Fondation Jan Michalski pour l'écriture et la littérature — Attraction in Montricher

A great initiative although a bit in the middle of nowhere but perhaps this was the intention of the founder. The architecture seems rather modern for the rural Swiss surroundings. To me, it seemed more of a literally monestry than a literature foundation supporting all sort of writings. There is a beautiful library with classics of different countries and languages, Russian including. If you seek a bit of solitude and quiet then you can install yourself in one of the writer's corners that are hidden here and there on different levels of the library. Some such corners have a very pretty view, some stunning and some plain. Currently, there is an exhibition in the Foundation dedicated to the history of comics (November 28 - 5 December 2018). The explanatory text is in French but the comics books on display are both in English and in French. Some are possible to handle and leaf through, which adds to the interactivity. There are also some writers' lodgings looking like they came out of sci-fi movie - sort of concrete cubicals hanging up in the air. Not my cup of tea, but perhaps can be attractive to some more cutting edge or ostere writers. The Foundation is open on...

We had a wonderful time visiting Fondation Jan Michalski in Montricher. The building is modern and surrounded by peaceful nature, with beautiful views of the Alps and Lake Geneva. The library offers a big collection of books in many languages, and the café was perfect for relaxing together. We loved seeing the cool cabins where writers stay and create their stories. There are often art exhibitions and book events, which make the place even more interesting. If you enjoy books, art, or just want a calm place to spend time with friends or family, we highly...

When I saw this building for the first time from a far distance a foggy autumn morning a couple of years ago, I suspected it might be a potential URBEX project to study. How wrong I was! This was Switzerland, no URBEX possibilites here. When coming closer, I discovered a marvellous place, devoted to literature and writing. The Russian section of the splendid library is particularly rich and interesting. You can have a bite in their café and visit interesting exhibitions, many of which associate to the main objectives of the Jean...