Ancienne Broye, Corcelles-près-Payerne

Amphibian spawning site5 haObject number VD300

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Ancienne Broye (Amphibian spawning site)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Amphibian spawning site Ancienne Broye.

Location and surroundings

Ancienne Broye is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Corcelles-près-Payerne in the canton of VD. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number VD300. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ancienne Broye?

Ancienne Broye lies near Corcelles-près-Payerne in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.8450, 6.9461.

How large is Ancienne Broye?

The site covers 5 ha according to the federal inventory.

Amphibian spawning site: what is it?

Amphibian spawning sites are waters where frogs, toads and newts breed. Many species are threatened in Switzerland.

Is Ancienne Broye protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Ancienne Broye in?

Ancienne Broye lies near Corcelles-près-Payerne (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Corcelles-près-Payerne.

Which protected sites are near Ancienne Broye?

The closest are Prés de Rosex (1 km), Broye-Payerne, Caserne d'aviation (1 km) and Foitaloup (3 km).