Embouchure de la Broye, Salavaux

Floodplain12 haObject number 304

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Embouchure de la Broye (Floodplain)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain Embouchure de la Broye.

Location and surroundings

Embouchure de la Broye is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Salavaux in the canton of VD. It covers 12 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 304. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Embouchure de la Broye?

Embouchure de la Broye lies near Salavaux in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.9206, 7.0330.

How large is Embouchure de la Broye?

The site covers 12 ha according to the federal inventory.

Floodplain: what is it?

Floodplains are habitats shaped by flooding along rivers and lakes, among the most dynamic landscapes there are.

Is Embouchure de la Broye protected?

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

Which town is Embouchure de la Broye in?

Embouchure de la Broye lies near Avenches (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Avenches.

Which protected sites are near Embouchure de la Broye?

The closest are Salavaux (VD) (1 km), Au Bey (2 km) and Chenevières de Guévaux (2 km).