Abbey Bellelay
Bellelay, 2713 Saicourt, Switzerland, Bellelay
Vous pourrez vous promener dans les locaux paisibles de cet ancien hôpital psychiatrique appartenant à l'administration hospitalière bernoise. Il est temporairement ouvert pour des concerts et des événements artistiques, mais lors de ma visite un samedi après-midi, l'endroit était mort. J'essaierai de trouver l'occasion de voir l'intérieur en venant à l'un des concerts du dimanche soir.
Très sympa pour une si petite ville
Chaque année a lieu la fête de la cerise dans l'église abbatiale, une petite foire avec restauration et vente de produits locaux et culturels. L'emplacement est idéal et l'ambiance est familiale.
In April and May, this place has a very extraordinary, mystical, and at the same time eerie atmosphere. It's a structure that soothes the soul; I definitely recommend you see it.
The Abbey is beautiful, the only thing is we couldn't go inside, everything was closed. We walked around the grounds; it's very well-kept, spacious, and quiet, with beautiful views. There are restrooms on site, not the cleanest, but thankfully there are. Parking is free across the street. Nearby is a restaurant (I recommend stopping in for lunch) and a cheese factory, which also has a museum, cafe, and a small shop. Each building also has parking. There's a park nearby, but we didn't go there.
The tour is recommended, an old / new monastery complex, Mr. Droz is a dedicated guide and explained so much to us, thank you