Nestling in the heart of the Grand Chasseral region in the Canton of Berne, Saint-Imier is a dynamic municipality with a blend of history and modernity, tradition and innovation. Renowned for its watchmaking heritage and cultural wealth, it is a pleasant place to live for its 5,100 inhabitants. This veritable land of energy offers an environment that helps its businesses grow. Many sporting and cultural events are organised throughout the year. Surrounded by nature, Saint-Imier is also a perfect gateway to many open-air activities, such as visiting the Mont-Soleil mountain, its wind turbines and its solar power plant.
Born in Fribourg in 1925, the sculptor, painter and draughtsman was particularly well known for his innovative art, blending salvaged objects with motors to bring them to life. So the first stage of the Tour, from Basel to Fribourg, will highlight this avant-garde artist.
Tinguely Museum with Schwimmwasserplastik by Jean Tinguely and Gwendolyn by Niki de Saint Phalle in the Solitude Park (view from the west side) ©2024 Tinguely Museum Basel; Photo: Daniel Spehr
Jean Tinguely, Grosse Méta-Maxi-Maxi-Utopia, 1987 ©2024 ProLitteris Zurich; Photo: Tinguely Museum Basel, Serge Hasenböhler
Jean Tinguely searching for materials, Paris, 1960. Photo: Unknown
Carlos Rodriguez Cano -Aleksandr Vlasov - Florian Lipowitz
Dorian Godon
Juri Hollmann
Carlos Rodriguez Cano
Andrea Vendrame
Yannis Voisard
UAE Team Emirates
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Tour de Romandie Foundation
c/o Chassot Concept SA | Champ de la Vigne 3
CH-1470 Estavayer-le-Lac | Phone: +41 26 662 13 49
With the support of the French-speaking cantons
Tour de Romandie Foundation
c/o Chassot Concept SA
Champ de la Vigne 3
CH-1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
Phone: +41 26 662 13 49
With the support of the French-speaking cantons
By e-novision