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GUIDED TOUR OF MOUTIER GRANDVAL CITY AND CHURCH By Switzerland City Tours
Moutier-Grandval still remains one of Switzerland’s lesser-known historical gems.
This place hides surprisingly old and well-preserved monuments.
At the foot of the hill, under the collegiate church, some rests from an old monastery still survive.
Between 700 and 1200, it was considered one of the most important cultural centers. In this walking tour you will see where it once stood and how far it extended.
The best preserved monument of Moutier-Grandval appears only when you follow the Birse river down to Chalière.
Here stands a stunning medieval church built around 1000–1050, with 90% of its original structure still intact. It is one of the last of the kind in Switzerland.
Its harmonious architecture and ancient frescoes tell the story of the region’s former glory. This church was built during the final golden age of Moutier-Grandval, a time when the valley truly flourished.
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Sur les Traces d’une Abbaye Légendaire
Entering in an excavation site
Step back in time and search for the monastery of Moutier-Grandval. Go down in the archaeological layers of the old town and find the rich decoration of a renowned monastery of the IXth century.
Immerse yourself in the magics of fresco
Despite its little renown, Chalière is an important historical site. Nowadays it is one of the three last ottonian churches of Switzerland bearing whole painted program from 1000-1050. The fresco of Chalière cover the whole eastern extremity of the church.