Biel/Bienne Seeland und Grand Chasseral

In Switzerland’s largest bilingual city, all street signs and public buildings are labelled in German and French, and conversations in both languages can be heard on every corner. This harmonious blend gives Biel a unique charm. The picturesque old town, with its cosy terraces, idyllic squares and small shops, becomes a meeting place every Saturday morning when the fruit and vegetable market is held. But Biel has much more to offer: Events such as First Friday, cultural venues such as the Terrain Gurzelen, well-preserved Bauhaus-style buildings and the highly symbolic new Swatch headquarters with the Cité du Temps, which houses the OMEGA and Swatch museums, are just some of the many highlights you can experience in Biel.

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Top quality – without compromise. Restaurant ecluse in Biel adheres to the circular economy model and is a place of experimentation, a temple of indulgence and a source of inspiration all rolled into one. The core principle: Everything that is served up must be sourced from within 50 km. The ecluse team knows where the animals for the meat are raised, how the vegetables are grown and who’s behind each product. The company nurtures close partnerships with the producers, doesn’t deal with intermediaries and seeks out the shortest delivery channel. All suitable kitchen waste is made into compost in the garden and is then used for the raised beds – forming a closed cycle.

Restaurant ecluse in Biel/Bienne