Le Moulin, Yvonand

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number VD377

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Moulin is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Yvonand in the canton of VD. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number VD377. 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 Le Moulin?

Le Moulin lies near Yvonand in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.7907, 6.7379.

How large is Le Moulin?

The site covers 1 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 Le Moulin protected?

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

Which town is Le Moulin in?

Le Moulin lies near Yvonand (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Yvonand.

Which protected sites are near Le Moulin?

The closest are Le Vursis (1 km), Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (2 km) and Grèves du lac (2 km).