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ADVERTORIALBIEL/BIENNE -Switzerland’slargest bilingual townMost visitors imagine Biel/Bienne to be an industrialtown, however on arrival they are surprised to discoverthat it has a well-preserved medieval centre. Thishistoric part of town invites you to go on a stroll through thecharming alleys and along the picturesque squares and terraceswhich are adorned with pretty little shops.Besides events of national and international significance, Bieloffers a host of other cultural highlights, too. The Neues MuseumBiel and the Pasquart are two important museums near the lake.In 2004, Biel was awarded the Wakker prize by the Swiss HeritageSociety for its exemplary townscape protection.You can discover Biel’s old town during a culinary stroll, callednourritour, on a Saturday morning. The tour consists of sevendifferent stops, including tastings of artisanal products made bylocal people. Sweet or savoury, in French or in German, this walkhas lots of unexpected surprises in store for you.In Biel, you will hear people converse in German and in French.In the largest bilingual city of Switzerland, all streets and officialbuildings are signposted in both languages. This mixture ofGerman and French-speaking inhabitants makes Biel an especiallycharming place.Bilingualism is a result of the watchmaking industry, highlightedby the middle of the 19th century when Biel became Switzerland’smost important watchmaking centre. The numerous watchmakersfrom the Jura who found work in Biel brought the French languagewith them, and to this day renowned brands such as OMEGA andSwatch are headquartered in Biel.A must-see, not only for watchmaking-fans, is the Cité du Temps,which recently opened its doors in the heart between the OMEGAwatch factory and the new headquarters of the Swatch brand.Designed by world-renowned Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, Citédu Temps unites under one roof the playful, cheerful style of theSwatch brand and the luxurious character of OMEGA. Equippedwith state-of-the-art interactive technologies, the OMEGA andSwatch museums invite their visitors to explore the differentworlds of the two brands in a dynamic way.Nature enthusiast? You will love discovering thebeautiful surroundings of Lake Biel. The northern shoreland is characterised by intensively cultivated wine growingareas, while the southern shore remains entirely natural.The lake’s highlight is the mystical St. Peter’s island with itshidden bathing bays and the venerable monastic hotel.The Lake Biel Navigation Company provides a tranquilatmosphere while you enjoy a glass of local wine on boardand glide along the picturesque winegrowers’ villages. St.Peter’s island invites you to relax among reeds, vineyards,and on intricate sandy beaches. Even Rousseau succumbedto its charm while seeking refuge on the island for a fewdays. The island can be reached either by boat from Biel orpassing through the charming winegrowers’ villages. FromErlach, the Heidenweg path takes you there on foot or bybike.INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PARENT AUTUMN 2021 | 42
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