The Prior's House: 7 centuries facing you

This is where the monks' Father Superior, the Prior, received prestigious and passing guests who set out on the long Saint James pilgrimage route. This kings' residence, erected in the 13th C., has been able to preserve its treasures, among which are rooms decorated with mural paintings from the Middle Ages. The owners of the premises, Katharina von Arx and her late husband, contributed generously towards this miracle. These two enthusiasts fell in love with Romainmôtier in 1960, bought the castle, then in ruins, and renovated it gradually, which proved challenging at times. Today, they have started receiving visitors again. They offer a very cosy tearoom, dormitory beds set up in the attic, and events ranging from musical brunches to « Murder Mystery » evenings.

Information and contact: http://www.eventsetsaveurs.ch/51
Access map and practical information: www.eventsetsaveurs.ch/220
Visits (guided only) through the three rooms

Photo: CCA

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