The little medieval town of Estavayer-le-Lac is situated on the south east bank of Lake Neuchâtel that combines the Europe’s most beautiful nature reserve with the joys of varied water sports. One of the major attractions of Estavayer-le-Lac is the Frog Museum which is one of its kinds in the world. It has about 108 frogs that are stuffed and arranged in a scene portraying everyday life in the 19th century. Among the other major attractions that fascinate the visitors in Estavayer –le-Lac is that it has many signs of rich history. The Savoy castle dated back to 12th century, the Gothic Abbey Church and the Cobbled streets are the most prominent one. One can not forget to visit the Moudon Square which offers the finest panorama over the Jura Mountains. Visitor can enjoy their meals in rural inns and bars that serve regional specialties to the visitors. Estavayer-le-Lac with its yachting marina and two bathing beaches is a paradise for water sports lovers. Sailing, water surfing, Pedal boating, swimming, water skiing are the major tourist attractions for the visitors. There are many varied footpaths and cycle tracks that the visitors can discover in the rural surroundings of Estavayer.
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