Spring holidays

Cultural and natural heritage come together on a novel discovery of the Grande Cariçaie followed by a visit to the pile-dwelling village of Gletterens.

In the heart of the medieval city of Estavayer-le-Lac, the ArtiChoke urban art itinerary is based on 26 artworks by artists from very different worlds but resolutely oriented towards modern and contemporary art.

Located near Avenches, near Lake Morat, the Swiss National Stud Farm (SNSF) is the federal government's competence centre for equines.

Every two years, Estavayer-le-Lac, known as "la Cité à la Rose", celebrates its floral emblem during the Rose Festival. The town is transformed into a flower garden where the rose takes pride of place.

For one Sunday in spring, cyclists, walkers and rollerbladers can set off on a 33 km car-free circuit around Lake Morat.

Pedalling while soaking up the region, its local products and its pristine landscapes: the slowUp la Broye will take place between Estavayer-le-Lac and Payerne.

From Estavayer-le-Lac, the Grande Cariçaie Nature Reserve can also be visited on two wheels. Fauna, flora and lakeside Village mark out the "discovery" route.