Romainmôtier Explained

Romainmôtier is a village and former municipality in the district of Orbe in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland.

In 1970 the municipality was merged with the neighboring municipality Envy to form a new and larger municipality Romainmôtier-Envy.

History

Its name was taken from the monastery that was founded by Saint Romain around AD 450.[1]

References

46.7°N 34°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Berlitz: Switzerland Pocket Guide. April 1999. Berlitz Publishing Company. Princeton, NJ. 126. Fribourg, Neuchatel, and the Jura. 2-8315-7159-6.

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