Attractions and Places To See around Syens - Top 20

The church tower of Saint-Etienne was once an integral part of the fortifications. Easily recognizable by its solid construction and the loopholes on the sides. In the tower passage there is an interesting information board stating that Wolfgang Amadé Mozart and his family stopped in Moudon in 1766 on their journey through Switzerland.

The first mention of a church dedicated to Saint Stephen in Moudon dates from 1134-1143, although its existence probably dates back further. Located outside the medieval village centered on the hill, it was then the counterpart to the Notre-Dame chapel located at the top of this hill1. Nicknamed “the cathedral of Broye” by the city's inhabitants, it is the largest parish church in the canton of Vaud and one of the best examples of radiant Gothic style in French-speaking Switzerland2. Construction began around 1281, the date of the enclosure flanking the apse wall, and was completed around 1330 with the construction of the last three vaults and the western rose. The bell tower, openworked at its base by the town gate, was erected between the years 1417 and 1436. Chapels were then added to the sides. The simple plan, without transept, evokes a Cistercian influence with its three naves and its rectangular choir, but in elevation the style is radiant Gothic. The vaults are decorated with paintings in 1506-1512. The stalls from 1499-1502 are the work of sculptors Rodolphe Pottu, Peter Vuarser and Mattelin Vuarser. The communion table, Gothic, dates from 1564. The molasse pulpit was built in 1695. The baroque buffet organ from 1764 is by the maker Adrien-Joseph Pottier and the sculptors Joseph Dellion and Charles Puidoux. Finally, the stained glass windows date from 1935-1937 (Ernest Biéler), and 1951-1953 (Charles Clément)2. The church was restored several times, in 1836-1839 by the architect Henri Perregaux3, then again in 1896-1897, in 1934-1935, in 1949-1974 (with interruptions)2. The church is listed as a Swiss cultural property of national importance. Source Wikipedia

The Reformed Church of Saint-Étienne, also known as the Temple of Saint-Étienne, is a Protestant church in the commune of Moudon in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It is a parish church of the Evangelical Reformed Church of the canton of Vaud

Located in the heart of the forest, in a pretty clearing, this refuge offers simple, but friendly shelter. Wood stove (firewood available), gas lamps, water from the outdoor fountain and 45 seats are the basic equipment. Outside, a corner set up for grilling promises good times around the fire. Firewood is to be used only for the stove, please use charcoal for the outdoor grill. http://www.jorat-menthue.ch/

Very nice section of the trail, even with a cave.

A little town or a big village with all what you need to have a break : - many restaurants (from Kebab to high gastronomy through pizzeria, Chinese and traditional), - 2 supermarkets (Denner, Coop), - the Sherlock Holmes Museum (the son of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle lived a while in the castel) (https://www.lucens.ch/sherlockholmes) - village from Pascal Baertschi who travelled around the world in a bit less that 6 years (https://pascalbaertschi.ch/) - and the view on the (private) castel. Public toilets are near the main bridge in the midle of the town. From there, you will find 6 trails around Lucens (http://sdlucens.ch/nos_parcours.html)

The town of Lucens, which is well worth seeing, lies on the Broye stream and is dominated by the fairytale-like Château de Lucens. The castle is on a hill and with its turrets and annexes it looks like something straight out of a picture book. In Lucens you will find a good selection of restaurants and supermarkets. The place can also be reached by train.

Fr - De - En Small village in the commune of Lucens with its four-poster dating from 1813, the festival is the last Sunday in May: bread, pizza, cakes cooked in wooden fire. (https://www.lucens.ch/N2544/cremin.html) Departure from the panoramic mountain bike route. Farm activities: restaurant, swin-golf, minigolf, nuitées, etc. (http://www.loisirsalaferme.ch/index.php/fr/) Small village in the municipality of Lucens with its bread oven from 1813, whose festival takes place on the last Sunday in May is: bread, pizza, cake. (https://www.lucens.ch/N2544/cremin.html) Departure of the mountain bike "Route of the Panoramas". Leisure on the farm: restaurant, swingolf, minigolf, overnight stays, etc. (http://www.loisirsalaferme.ch /index.php/fr/) Small village near Lucens with its 1813 bread oven whose feast is the last Sunday of May: bread, pizza, cakes cooked over a wood fire. (https://www.lucens.ch/N2544/ cremin.html) Departure of the mountain bike panoramas route. Leisure at the farm: restaurant, swin-golf, minigolf, overnight stays, etc. (http://www.loisirsalaferme.ch/index.php/fr/)