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Avenches Travel guide
Avenches : Michelin's recommendations
Avenches occupies the site of the former Helvetian capital, Roman Aventicum founded by Augustus, which flourished in the 2C before being devastated in 259. The present little town, a former capitol, is far smaller than the ancient town whose unearthed remains (amphitheatre, theatre, sanctuary...) give some idea of its size.
Tourist attractions Avenches : Things to see and do
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Roman Museum
CH - 1580 Avenches
Housed in a wide medieval tower above the main entrance to the amphitheatre, the museum contains objects found during various digs (paintings, mosaics, sculptures, coins, marble and bronze) and an audio-visual programme that shows the history of Aven..
Hotels Avenches
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La Couronne
Centrale 20 CH - 1580 Avenches
The La Couronne hotel can be found right in the centre of the medieval town of Avenches, close to the amphitheatre, and offers you free wireless internet access. Enjoy the creative, seasonal cuisine of the La Couronne's restaurant and spend peaceful..
Restaurants Avenches
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Couronne
Rue Centrale 20 CH - 1580 Avenches
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Des Bains
Route de Berne 1 CH - 1580 Avenches
If visiting the nearby Roman arenas has helped you work up an appetite, come to this neo-rustic dining room, where the name recalls the old Aventicum public baths.
