Romainmôtier Abbey Church

Church Romainmôtier-Envy, Vaud, Switzerland

What to expect

Romainmôtier Abbey Church is one of the oldest Romanesque churches in Switzerland, built between 990 and 1028 according to the plans of Cluny church. The church is a jewel of the Nord vaudois region and hosts regular services and popular concerts, featuring a great contemporary organ. The surrounding area offers beautiful verdant surroundings and is part of the Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois, with opportunities for hiking and exploring typical villages. Nearby, the Maison du Prieur, a historic building with an impressive fireplace, can accommodate over 200 people for festivals and banquets

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Vaud Jura: Excursion to the “small mountains”

Vaud Jura: Excursion to the “small mountains”
This family's experience:

Activities: We stopped in Romainmôtier and visited the church. We looked at the medieval frescoes, and learned about the history of the place

Highlights: The church was beautiful. We saw the Romanesque collegiate church and learned about its history. The area around the monastery looked inviting ✨