Neuchâtel en hiver

Quelques photos récentes autour de Neuchâtel après la neige.

 

 

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Collégiale Cathédrale – Neuchâtel

A church constructed at the end of the 12th century (around 1185) with consecration 1276.  Below is some photos (the ones of the organs especially for my friend Dave – hope you enjoy).  Interesting to note that the organ is split into two sections housed in the "T" sides of the church. 

The Monument of the courts stands in the nothern arch of the choir. This tomb and its group of statues were ordered by count Louis in  1372, with reused parts from previous tombs. Fortunately the monument was spared in 1530 by the city’s townspeople,  a turbulent time when the church underwent the Reformation driven by William Farel.

Fête des Vendanges – Neuchâtel

Every year in Neuchâtel there is a festival to celebrate the wine harvest (Vendanges).  This year I was fortunate enough to go with my Beau-Frère, Ivan.  Unfortunately Peter was sick this weekend and he missed what was a great festival.  One particular feature that makes this festival unique is the Guggenmusik,  a style of music heavy on bass and drums with a really up-beat rhythm.  It was interesting to see how most of the participants of a Guggenmusik band are able to play their instrument while drinking a beer at the same time.   More info from : http://www.fete-des-vendanges.ch/f/guggenmusik.htm

The fête runs for three days starting on the Friday going through to Sunday.  The Sunday is finished with parades down the main streets and selection of Miss Fête des Vendages,  rumour has it that in previous years the female constestants wore skimpy bikini type outfits,  probably appropriate for the male audiance but at this time of year its pretty cold in Neuchâtel.

 

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