The best cycling routes around Chavornay

Payerne VD There is nothing more impressive: The medieval center of Payerne is dominated by the monumental former abbey church from the 11th century. Payerne at a glance It is the largest Romanesque building in Switzerland, a prime example of Cluniac architecture and the most important sight in a town blessed with history. The abbey and its museum host important painting exhibitions and high-quality concerts throughout the year. Thanks to its location on Lake Neuchâtel and not far from the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve, those who prefer nature will also find a thousand and one possibilities. And for those whose stomachs are rumbling after a day outdoors, you will be delighted by the sausages, which are known far beyond the remains of the former city walls. Text / Source: Switzerland Tourism https://www.myswitzerland.com/de-ch/reiseziele/payerne/

Payerne - Between a thousand-year-old abbey church and modern leisure activities Payerne, built around its majestic abbey church, the largest Romanesque church in Switzerland dating back to the 11th century, captivates with its rich cultural heritage and lively atmosphere. The town, full of history and culture, attracts pilgrims and architecture lovers, but also surprises with its dynamism. Karting, indoor and outdoor golf, climbing parks, diverse museums, and events enliven this Vaud town, where medieval heritage and modern amusements meet in harmony. Text / Source: Estavayer-le-Lac Region, Place des Bastians 1, Estavayer-le-Lac https://fribourg.ch/de/estavayer-payerne/payerne-v1/

The church Notre Dame is like a pearl that wants to be opened. Its rather simple exterior hides its dazzlingly pure interior. Its late Gothic architecture with the 5 naves, the artfully carved columns and capitals, but above all the imaginative keystones, stained glass windows and the elaborately carved choir stalls with the many different faces, make every visitor pause in rapture. Notre Dame is like a shell in which a real pearl is hidden.

The Place du Marché is the true heart of Orbe. Some pretty cafés and restaurants invite you to linger, while life pulsates along the Grand Rue that leads to the square. The Place du Marché is also the start and end point of the two official city tours.

On the Schlossplatz, only 2 of the original 5 towers remain today. The square one served as a watchtower, the round one functioned as a keep.

Orbe offers its visitors 2 sightseeing tours of different lengths. Along these routes, you get a comprehensive insight into the historic town. Yellow circular route (approx. 45 minutes): The ideal walk for the heart of the city center. It starts at the historic market square (Place du Marché) and leads to the castle esplanade with a panoramic view, the old rampart walk, and the historic abbey. Red circular route (approx. 1.5 hours): This longer city route through Orbe combines urban charm with nature on the riverbank, where with a bit of luck, kingfishers can be observed.

Orbe bietet seinen Besuchern 2 unterschiedlich lange Besichtigungrunden an. Gelber Rundweg (ca. 45 Minuten): Der ideale Spaziergang für das Herz des Stadtzentrums. Er startet am historischen Marktplatz (Place du Marché) und führt zur Esplanade des Schlosses mit Panoramablick, dem alten Wehrgang und der historischen Abtei. Roter Rundweg (ca. 1,5 Stunden): Diese längere Stadtroute durch Orbe verbindet den städtischen Charme mit der Natur am Flussufer, wo mit etwas Glück Eisvögel zu beobachten sind.

beautiful passage through the historic city center