Payerne Priory — Attraction in Payerne

The city of Payerne, situated on Lake Neuchâtel, has a long historical background that is most evident in the Payerne Cathedral. The cathedral in Payerne is one of the oldest and largest churches in Switzerland. You will be greeted in a friendly manner and the detailed audio guide will be explained to you. When you walk through the church you have to open the door in several places with a badge. One enters the fantastic, high church and is then guided through the adjoining building. The architecture is unique. Definitely...

Amazingly priory and history museum. This is one of the major Clunaic sites in Switzerland and the world. It is amazingly preserved and tells the history of the order in great detail. The audioguide tour is great and in numerous languages including English. The complex is vast and incredibly interesting. There are frescoes and sculptures to pique your historic is spiritual curiosity. Definitely a site you should not miss in the area! The staff at the museum are friendly and...

Very interesting place, pretty awesome architecture - stones in place are there and can't be made up! Reasonable entrance fees and an audio-guide coming with it to lead you around the place. Be a bit wary about all the queen Bertha stories. I am not really believing this is history. Would have preferred a more scientific approach, whereas the scientific info comes along with much...