Fontaine Pourtales

Fontaine Pourtales is a fountain in Burtigny, Nyon District, Vaud. Fontaine Pourtales is situated nearby to the cemetery Cimetière de Burtiny, as well as near the square Place du Tilleul.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Zoo La Garenne and Luins Castle.

Zoo La Garenne

Zoo

Photo: Alexey M., CC BY-SA 4.0.

La Garenne is a small zoo located in Le Vaud, Vaud in Switzerland. The park specializes in the conservation and promotion of Swiss fauna, particularly small animals and birds of prey. The zoo also has a care center for wild animals. Zoo La Garenne is situated 2 km northwest of Fontaine Pourtales.

Luins Castle

Castle

Photo: EdouardHue, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Luins Castle is a castle in the municipality of Luins of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. It was purchased by James-Alexandre de Pourtalès in 1809. Luins Castle is situated 2½ km south of Fontaine Pourtales.

La Bâtie Castle

Castle

Photo: Herbert wie, CC BY-SA 4.0.

La Bâtie Castle is situated 2½ km southeast of Fontaine Pourtales.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bassins and Le Vaud.

Bassins

Village

Photo: Waldteufel78, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Bassins is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. The village of Bassins is located in the foothills of the Jura, at an average altitude of about 800 metres.