Léchelles, Rural settlement in Fribourg Canton, Switzerland
Léchelles spans across 8.75 square kilometers, with 55 percent dedicated to agriculture and 38 percent covered by forests.
First documented in 1243 as Leschieres, Léchelles merged with Chandon in 1994 and later became part of Belmont-Broye municipality in 2016.
The municipal coat of arms features a blue background with a white wavy stripe and two stars, representing the union with Chandon.
The village maintains strong connections to nearby Fribourg and Payerne through regular public transportation services and well-maintained road networks.
The Mansion De Gottrau stands as a registered Swiss heritage site of national importance within the former municipality boundaries.
GPS coordinates: 46.83584,7.03004
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:39
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