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Bellelay, Switzerland

. . . THIS MAY TAKE A MOMENT OR TWO . . .

We are grateful for the recent color photos from Mr. Paul Bühler, friend of the Order.

This is a photo Bellelay, taken in the 1950's.  
(Photo Credit: R. D. Norbert Backmund, O.Praem., in the 1950s)
 
General view of the Cloister
(Photo Credit: R. D. Norbert Backmund, O.Praem., in the 1950s)
 
Somewhat newer color photo from same perspective as that above,
 although the trees have certainly grown!
(Photo Credit: Paul Bühler)
 
Modern sketch of the abbey
(Photo Credit: Paul Bühler) 
 
Another older depiction of the Cloister and surroundings
(Photo Credit: R. D. Norbert Backmund, O.Praem., in the 1950s)
 
Nave, looking east
(Photo Credit: R. D. Norbert Backmund, O.Praem., in the 1950s)
 
Nave, looking east - after restoration
(Photo Credit: Paul Bühler)
 
Cloister area
(Photo Credit: R. D. Norbert Backmund, O.Praem., in the 1950s)

 

 
Post restoration view of he same cloister area
(Photo Credit: Paul Bühler)
 
Residence Area
(Photo Credit: Paul Bühler)
Nave, looking west, prior to restoration.
(Photo Credit: R. D. Norbert Backmund, O.Praem., in the 1950s)