« Of Streets and Men » Walk

Gustave Colomb, Frédéric Rouge, Alphonse Mex,… in Aigle the dictionary of famous names is read out on foot. During the walk « Of Streets and Men » the history of the town comes to life.

What exactly did Alphonse Mex or Frédéric Rouge do ? Why is there a Napoleon Bridge in Aigle ? These illustrious celebrity names adorn the streets of Aigle. On this walk visitors can discover who these famous people were and why they are intrinsincally linked to Aigle.

The walk weaves its way through the picturesque streets of the town centre, through the arches of Jerusalem Street and the peaceful Cloisters district. History tells its own story as you meander through Aigle on foot.

Tel : +41 (0) 24 466 30 00

info@aigle-tourisme.ch
http://www.aigle-tourisme.ch

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