Forel
Forel is a former municipality in the Broye district of the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. From 2006 to 2016 it formed the municipality of Vernay with Autavaux and Montbrelloz, and since 2017 it has been part of the municipality of Estavayer.
- Type: Village
- Description: village and former municipality in Estavayer in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland
- Also known as: “Forel, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland”, “Forel, Fribourg”, and “Forel, Fribourg, Switzerland”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Grandcour Castle.
Grandcour Castle
Castle
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Vernay and Autavaux.
Vernay
Village
Vernay is a former municipality in the district of Broye, in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland.
Chevroux
Village
Forel
- Categories: former municipality of Switzerland, neighborhood, and locality
- Location: Estavayer, Broye District, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.87595° or 46° 52′ 33″ north
Longitude
6.8883° or 6° 53′ 18″ east
Elevation
465 metres (1,526 feet)
Open location code
8FR8VVGQ+98
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=village
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Upper Sorbian—“Forel” goes by many names.
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Bas de Lavau and Les Grèves.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Eglise de Forel and Stand de tir de Forel.
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