Sunday in Gruyères Switzerland
We were blessed with a beautiful sunshine-filled day yesterday for our visit to the much acclaimed village of Gruyères, near Bulle (where our hotel, le Rallye, is located). As we drove amidst the stunning Swiss Alps, we reached our destination and joined many other visitors in parking our car and completing the journey by foot up the mountainside. No cars are permitted in the village. When we reached Château de Gruyères, it was the most visually perfect place I could ever imagine…colorful Swiss buildings, a stone street leading to a castle, tourists enjoying outdoor cafés, and all framed by picturesque snow-capped mountains. After walking around for a bit, we selected Gruyère Traditions for lunch. There was a small table available in the back of the restaurant, on an outdoor deck overlooking the magnificent Alps (see attached photos). It was so warm in the sun that we could take off our coats. The restaurant was known for fondue – freshly baked bread dipped in a pot of melted Gruyère cheese – so we of course ordered this for lunch along with a glass of locally produced white wine. The only thing that could have made this most memorable experience any better…would have been to share it with our family and friends!
We were blessed with a beautiful sunshine-filled day yesterday for our visit to the much acclaimed village of Gruyères, near Bulle (where our hotel, le Rallye, is located). As we drove amidst the stunning Swiss Alps, we reached our destination and joined many other visitors in parking our car and completing the journey by foot up the mountainside. No cars are permitted in the village. When we reached Château de Gruyères, it was the most visually perfect place I could ever imagine…colorful Swiss buildings, a stone street leading to a castle, tourists enjoying outdoor cafés, and all framed by picturesque snow-capped mountains. After walking around for a bit, we selected Gruyère Traditions for lunch. There was a small table available in the back of the restaurant, on an outdoor deck overlooking the magnificent Alps (see attached photos). It was so warm in the sun that we could take off our coats. The restaurant was known for fondue – freshly baked bread dipped in a pot of melted Gruyère cheese – so we of course ordered this for lunch along with a glass of locally produced white wine. The only thing that could have made this most memorable experience any better…would have been to share it with our family and friends!
That sounds so nice, and I'm sure the pictures probably don't do it justice, even as pretty as they are; it's always more breathtaking in person! And no cars allowed in the village - that's awesome!
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