Romainmôtier church

Romainmotier church is a Romanesque abbey church built from stone with thick walls, semicircular arches, and barrel vaults throughout. These architectural features clearly show the building style of the early medieval period.

The monastery was founded in the 5th century by Saint Roman and grew into an important religious center. In the 11th century it joined the Cluniac network under Abbot Odilo, which increased its influence and connections.

The church is named after Saint Romanus and remains the spiritual heart of the village today. It continues to serve the community as a place of worship and reflection in the rural Jura landscape.

The site is located in the Jura-Nord Vaudois region of Canton Vaud and is accessible to visitors. Today it functions as an active place of worship where visitors can explore the interior and experience the space.

Archaeological digs between 1899 and 2001 revealed that the church went through multiple rebuilding phases over more than fifteen centuries. These excavations uncovered layers of different construction periods and showed how religious architecture changed and evolved over time.

Location: Romainmôtier-Envy

Location: Jura-Nord vaudois District

Location: canton Vaud

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Part of: list of cultural properties in Romainmôtier-Envy

Address: Chemin derrière l’Église

Website: http://romainmotier.ch/abbatiale

GPS coordinates: 46.69333,6.46139

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:40