Way of Saint James

For centuries pilgrims of St James way coming from Central and Eastern Europe go through our medieval town. Romont wishes all of them “buen camino” and “Ultreïa” !

The way of St James is part of the town of Romont

The Collegiate “Notre-Dame de l’Assomption”

St James de Compostela is represented in the Collegiate church on a stall and a stained glass of Alexander Cingria.

The “Place Saint-Jacques”

A statue of St James of Compostella is visible on the Place Saint-Jacques (Place de la Poste) and a new fresco by the local artist Jean-Pierre Demierre light up the Ruelle Saint-Jacques.

The pilgrim bread

The pilgrim bread, which is easy to share and very nutritive, is available in the bakeries of the city and the region.

Routes around Romont

Way of St. James – Route Fribourg-Romont

Challenging 07:00

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Way of St. James – Route Romont-Moudon

Moderately difficult 08:10

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Place St-Jacques and statue of St James

Number 10 of the historical tour

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Fresco, Ruelle Saint-Jacques

This fresco by Jean-Pierre Demierre welcomes pilgrims as they arrive on the hill. Today’s walkers follow in the footsteps of their mediaeval predecessors….

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Fresco, Chemin de la Côte

Just as the pilgrim heads off for his next destination, Romont offers him a final glimpse of St James with the fresco at 9, Chemin de La Côte.

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Collegiate church

The collegiate church in Romont dates back to the 13th and 15th centuries. It is dedicated to the Virgin of the Assumption.

Number 8 of the historical tour….

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