Gruyères is known for its renowned cheeses, but this medieval town offers much more. It is located in valley on top of a hill enclosed by the Alps. This means there were countless vantage points for remarkable sights.
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After a long week of study and travel, we were ready to slow down for just a moment. So we leisurely roamed the Gruyerien town and castle, stumbling upon sights and sounds from another time.
Some of us rested on ledges taking in the extensive landscape.
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We won't soon forget the beautiful scenes from this cheese-making, gem of a town!
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