Cycling around begnins
>Depart from Begnins
> Follow Route de Burtigny
> Follow Chemin de la Maison Neuve
> Take Chemin de la Pinsabine to reach Burtigny along Route de Burtigny
> Cross the village and take a left on Chemin des Raisses
> Cycle along animal parc la Garenne
> Take Route des Arenys to Bassins
> Follow Rue Pelaz to join Route de Begnins
> Take Chemin de Châtillon straight on until La Cézille
> Then follow Route de St-Cergue to Begnins.
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The village of Begnins
The history of this village, now populated by about 2000 inhabitants, blends in with the history of the castles of the lords of Begnins (Le Manoir, Castle of Martheray, Cottens, Menthon and Rochefort, Serraux-Dessus, but also Moinsel and Bioley, both destroyed). The oldest mention of Begnins dates back to 1145, but its hillside was inhabited long before that. The oldest evidence of the man's presence is a bracelet found in 1894, which dates back to the Gallo-Swiss era. Other remains from the Romans and Burgundians have also been discovered. The first vines of this wine-growing village certainly date back to the 10th century. From the very beginning, vine cultivation has played an important role for Begnins and its inhabitants.
Apart from the castles, the sacred monuments mark the silhouette of Begnins, which houses the Reformed Church of Notre-Dame, as well as the Catholic chapel of Saint-Michel. The famous director Jean-Luc Godard got married in Begnins in 1967.
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Playground and picnic place of Begnins
This playground has a multi-use structure, a large spinning top, a ping pong table and various games for children.
There are also 2 picnic tables.
Place de jeux et de pique-nique de Begnins (Nyon Région Tourisme)
Place de jeux et de pique-nique de Begnins (Nyon Région Tourisme)
Place de jeux et de pique-nique de Begnins (Nyon Région Tourisme)
Place de jeux et de pique-nique de Begnins (Nyon Région Tourisme)
Place de jeux et de pique-nique de Begnins (Nyon Région Tourisme)
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Picnic place at Espace Gasser - Bassins
The picnic place is under a shelter and offers tables, benches, a grill and running water
Place de pique-nique à l'Espace Gasser - Bassins (Nyon Région Tourisme)
Place de pique-nique à l'Espace Gasser - Bassins (Nyon Région Tourisme)
Place de pique-nique à l'Espace Gasser - Bassins (Nyon Région Tourisme)
Place de pique-nique à l'Espace Gasser - Bassins (Nyon Région Tourisme)
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The ancient cluniac Priory - Bassins
Only the church of the original rural priory has survived, probably of the 12th century. According to historians, the Priory of Bassins was a dependency of the Priory of Payerne, following a donation by Humbert 1st, Sire of Cossonay and Prangins, previous to the year 1164, when appears the name of the first known Prior, which marks its affiliation with the Abbey of Cluny in Burgundy.
In the bay-windows of the choir and of the North-East chapel, you can admire the stained glasses created by Marcel Poncet (1894 - 1953), an artist who lived in Vich. From the graveyard around the church you can enjoy an exceptional panorama on the Lake Geneva, the Alps and Mont-blanc.
Ancien prieuré clunisien - Bassins (Nyon Région Tourisme)
Eglise Notre-Dame de Bassins, un ancien prieuré clunisien (Nyon Région Tourisme)
Ancien prieuré clunisien - Bassins (Nyon Région Tourisme)
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Distillerie de Bassins
At an altitude of 750 m, the Distillerie de Bassins grows a wide variety of medicinal plants using ecological methods. Here, sage, parsley, camomile, lavender, lovage, thyme, dill, tarragon, oregano, silver fir or bee balm are harvested and put into a vat, either whole or cut up depending on the plant. The distillery uses low pressure steam to extract a 100% pure, natural essential oil with no additives or further processing.
Due to the high quality of the distillery’s essential oils and hydrolats, they are widely used in Switzerland and elsewhere for the production of perfumes and fragrances and the distillery has been marketing its own line of cosmetics since 2002.
With a new 8,000 litre distillation unit opened in 2005, Jean-Marc Genevay and Frédéric Guenin, the son and nephew of the founders, are continuing the quest for excellence begun in 1975.
Distillerie de Bassins (© Distillerie de Bassins)
Distillerie de Bassins (Nyon Région Tourisme)
Distillerie de Bassins (Nyon Région Tourisme)
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Swimming pool Bassins
Located on the slopes of the Jura, the Bassins swimming pool and its superb wooden setting will give you a unique feeling of well-being. The pool of Bassins offers you :
a 25m x 11m pool,
water at 28°, indoor air at 30°,
an easy access for people with reduced mobility,
a movable bottom (40 cm -145cm) and a 230cm deep zone,
a long distance swimmer line is available during public opening hours,
A play area is available with the possibility of enjoying accessories such as buoys, fries, etc,
courses and activities,
the possibility of reserving the pool for your children's birthdays.
a neutral carbon footprint ensured by the communal wood heating.
To make your visit an unforgettable experience, you can relax and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Mont Blanc and the Alps comfortably installed on deckchairs and armchairs at your disposal.
Swimming pool indoor Bassins (Piscine de Bassins)
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La Garenne animal park
Dedicated to the fauna and flora of the region, the 3 hectare La Garenne park consists of an immersive discovery area, a shop, a restaurant with local and/or organic products, games for children and a care centre for wild animals.
During a walk you will discover lynxes, wolves, the highest aviary in Europe with its bearded vultures, marmots, ibexes, vultures and other animals.
There are various picnic areas. The paths and facilities of the park are accessible to people with reduced mobility and pushchairs.
Educational activities, guided tours, birthdays and events are organised on request.
The park participates in several international programmes for the reintroduction of endangered species and places special emphasis on raising public awareness for nature conservation.
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Parc Animalier La Garenne 2019 (Parc Animalier La Garenne 2019)
Parc Animalier La Garenne 2019 (Parc Animalier La Garenne 2019)
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Playground at the municipal center of Le Vaud
A playground, a small football field and a ping-pong table are available
A picnic table is also available.
Place de jeux du centre communal de Le Vaud (Nyon Région Tourisme)
Place de jeux du centre communal de Le Vaud (Nyon Région Tourisme)
Place de jeux du centre communal de Le Vaud (Nyon Région Tourisme)
Place de jeux du centre communal de Le Vaud (Nyon Région Tourisme)
Place de jeux du centre communal de Le Vaud (Nyon Région Tourisme)
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