Discover Goumoens-La-Ville

Goumoens-la-Ville lies at an altitude of around 618 metres, three kilometres northwest of Echallens and 16 kilometres in a straight line north of Lausanne. The village stretches across the expansive high plateau of the central Gros de Vaud, east of the Talent. Historic buildings, cycling routes and local festival traditions offer different insights into the area.

Church and water tower

The Saint-Théodule Church dates back to the Carolingian period and is one of the oldest churches in the canton of Vaud. It is classified as a historic monument and features frescoes of great historical significance. Its age, listed status and frescoes make it a prominent cultural landmark in Goumoens-la-Ville.

The water tower is also classified as a historic monument. Built in 1940, it stands 40 metres high and shapes the village skyline. Unlike a publicly accessible visitor attraction, the tower is closed to the public. As access status can change, check the latest information before planning a visit specifically to the tower.

Two cycling routes with different focuses

The Boucle champêtre du Gros-de-Vaud is SwissMobility cycling route 475. It passes through Goumoens-la-Ville and is described as an easy, 21-kilometre cycling route. If you want to choose a tour based on its length and difficulty rating, this route offers two specific points of reference.

The Balade historique Echallens-Daillens has a different focus: it is an e-bike circular tour through six villages with historic monuments and typical Vaud farmhouses. In Goumoëns, the route’s historic stops include Goumoëns Castle and Saint-Théodule Church.

The two tours can be distinguished by their stated focuses: the Boucle is described as easy and 21 kilometres long, while the Balade connects six villages with historic stops. This can help you decide which route better suits your outing: a cycling distance with a clearly specified length, or a route linking villages and historic buildings.

Festival and local produce

The Fête du Taillé de Goumoëns takes place every two years in Goumoëns-la-Ville and celebrates the famous Taillé de Goumoëns. The festival features crafts and culinary demonstrations. If you would like to plan your trip around the Fête, check the event dates in advance.

Several producers in Goumoens-la-Ville sell fruit, vegetables, potatoes, rapeseed oil and seasonal specialities on a self-service basis. The availability of individual products may vary with the seasons. So, as well as the biennial festival, local produce offers something to discover at different times of year.

The landscape of the former municipality

The former municipality covered 7.3 square kilometres and included part of the gently rolling high plateau of the Gros de Vaud, known as the granary of the canton of Vaud. The former area also included the Talent valley, the source of the Vouda stream, and the extensive Grands Bois and Bois de la Repee forests. The headwaters of the Buron rise in these forests. These landscape features refer to the former municipality and complement the description of the village’s location on the plateau.

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