« 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.

Aigle Tourisme
Place du Marché 2
1860 Aigle - CH

Tel : +41 (0) 24 466 30 00

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Château d’Aigle Vine,Wine and Wine Labels Museum

Château d’Aigle Vine,Wine and Wine Labels Museum
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In the heart of the Chablais AOC wine region, the Château d’Aigle Vine, Wine and Wine Labels Museum is a must for all wine tourism enthusiasts. In the exceptional setting of the Château d’Aigle, its exhibits are a source of fascination for wine enthusiasts, while families can also have fun learning all about this business.
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Hongrin Dam
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Gentiana garden of medicinal plants
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Zen Garden
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A walk through « Image and Atmosphère’s » Zen Garden is like stepping through the streets of Asia with a detour to Mongolian yurts, a fair trade furniture shop full of artisan wares.
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The Goat Farm
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In Leysin, at the home of the Perreten family, goats have taken the place of cows. From goats’ milk to its transformation into cheese and yoghurt it’s just a matter of a few metres distance. Such is the guarantee of quality and proximity for some truly local produce.
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Cosmopolis Cinema
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To escape from the real world there’s nothing better than watching a movie on the big screen. In Aigle the moviegoer gets right to the heart of the film. Modern and comfortable, this multiplex next to the train station welcomes kids as well as all discerning film buffs.
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Médiathèque
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If you want to learn, be entertained or discover something new, Aigle’s « médiathèque » has a great selection of books and DVDs. Adults, children and even babies are welcome at the centre. An annual subscription allows you to lend up to 10 books per month ; enough to satisfy everybody’s thirst for knowledge and imagination.
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Old Leysin Museum
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What was life like back in the 18th Century ? The Museum of Old Leysin tells the story and retraces history of life in a chalet. No need to step into a time machine, you can lose yourselves in the various museum rooms to imagine life in another era.
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« Waouw » Theatre
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The « Waouw » Theatre in Aigle puts on performances throughout the cultural season. Comedy, tragedy, satire,…the productions are always top quality offering an entertaining diversion to a large admiring public.
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Old Aigle Town
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Linger awhile… let yourself wander the streets and seek out the signs of times gone by. The town of Aigle has a rich history, signs of which are still there today for all to see : the arcades of Jerusalem Street, the fountains, the sculptures - a simple walk reveals all.
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Aigle and its past
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Iconic image and testament to the fascinating history of Aigle town, the Château and its Cloisters district date back to the 12th Century. Today Aigle’s evolution can be traced by visiting this famous monument and by going on two special walks « Of Streets and Men » and « Tour of the Fountains ».
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The Regency Cinema
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The Cloisters District
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Sitting prettily amidst the vineyards and at the foot of Aigle Château lies one of the oldest inhabited areas of the town, the historic Cloisters District. Meandering through the narrow streets before climbing up to the Château you could be forgiven for thinking that time has literally stood still here.
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