Activities for children in L'Isle
At the foot of the Jura, the village of L'Isle is arranged around its handsome 17th-century castle and its park. It is from there that a very simple nature walk sets off, towards a small and fascinating phenomenon.
Watching the water spring from the rock, two steps from a castle: L'Isle is a perfect nature stop for families. Here is our selection of activities for children in L'Isle.
Our selection of family activities in L'Isle
Outdoor activities
The Sources of the Venoge in L'Isle: a nature walk along the water
Fancy a family nature walk at the foot of the Jura? In L'Isle, an easy walk leads from the castle park to the sources of the Venoge, where the water gushes from the rock. A refreshing and instructive outing, along the water.
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Piscine de la Venoge in La Sarraz: family swimming at the foot of the Jura
Fancy a family swimming day in the Gros-de-Vaud? In La Sarraz, the Piscine de la Venoge lines up an Olympic 50-metre pool, a pool for non-swimmers, a shaded paddling pool, a water slide and diving boards, all set in a large green space with a playground and a restaurant.
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Rocheray Water Sports: paddle, kayak and pedalo on Lake Joux
What if the children steered the boat? On the shore of Lake Joux, next to the campsite, Rocheray Water Sports rents paddleboards, kayaks and pedalos and offers supervised outings, from a simple accompanied hour to a paddling weekend with a night at the campsite.
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Rocheray Beach: swimming at altitude on Lake Joux
Looking for a swim that really cools you down? At over 1,000 metres of altitude, Rocheray Beach unrolls its lawn on the shore of Lake Joux, with a table and a grill spot. The neighbouring watersports base rounds off the day.
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Aubonne Pool: outdoor swimming with family at the foot of the castle
Want a day of swimming in the great outdoors, without driving for hours? The Piscine d'Aubonne, located at the foot of the castle, features a large pool, a paddling pool, a slide, and play areas in a green setting ideal for families from La Côte.
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Vallorbe Swimming Pool: outdoor swimming by the Orbe
Are you looking for a swimming spot for the whole family at the foot of the Jura? The Vallorbe Pool, located by the Orbe, combines heated pools, a slide, a paddling pool, and a large shaded lawn. Everything you need for a refreshing and stress-free summer day, from the little ones to teenagers.
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Covered swimming pool of the Vallée de Joux Sports Center: swimming in the heart of the Vaud Jura
Are you looking for a warm getaway, summer or winter, in the heart of the Vallée de Joux? The indoor pool at the Centre sportif de la Vallée de Joux, in Sentier, welcomes families all year round. With its shallow pool designed for the little ones and its large pool for swimmers, it's the perfect spot when the weather in the Jura gets unpredictable.
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The Château de La Sarraz: a medieval fortress to explore as a family
Fancy travelling back in time as a family? In La Sarraz, north of Morges, an imposing medieval fortress can be visited from April to October. With its playful exhibition « 900 ans de Dynasties » and its park, the castle plunges young and old into history.
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The Musée Suisse du Cheval in La Sarraz: all about horses for families
Do your children love horses? In the heart of the Château de La Sarraz, the Musée Suisse du Cheval — the only one in Switzerland — tells the story of the horse across eight rooms, workshops and demonstrations. A fascinating visit for the whole family, from April to October.
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The Sources of the Venoge in L'Isle: a nature walk along the water
Fancy a family nature walk at the foot of the Jura? In L'Isle, an easy walk leads from the castle park to the sources of the Venoge, where the water gushes from the rock. A refreshing and instructive outing, along the water.
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Why choose L'Isle for a family outing?
L'Isle appeals to families with the walk to the Sources de la Venoge. From the castle park, an easy stroll of about an hour leads to the resurgences where the river rises, the water springing directly out of the rock. A simple and magical nature discovery, ideal for explaining to children where a river comes from.
Between castle, village and nature, at the foot of the Jura, L'Isle offers a refreshing and accessible outing, from spring to autumn. A peaceful municipality where families take the time to walk along the water.
