Architectural Heritage

Watchmaking farms

Discover the most beautiful watchmaking farms in the Vallée de Joux and depending on your mood, you can enjoy them either on foot or on bike using a map that identifies some 26 farms marking the origins of watchmaking in the region.

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Forester’s huts

Originally built for loggers in need of shelter; these huts scattered along the forester’s paths, have become an authentic meeting place for family and friends.

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Grand Hôtel du Pont

Le Pont

Exceptional site and structure in the Vallée de Joux, the Grand Hôtel du Pont offers the possibility to rent 9 different reception rooms that can welcome from 50 to 500 guests.

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The Toblerones

L'Abbaye

Les Toblerones are anti-tank fortifications built at the borders during the World War II.

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Romainmôtier Abbey Church

Romainmôtier

Nestling in beautiful verdant surroundings, in the region of Yverdon-les-Bains, Romainmôtier has one of the oldest Romanesque churches in Switzerland which sets the pace of life in this town. Built on the model of Cluny church, it holds regular services and very popular concerts.

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Pré-Giroud Military Fort

Vallorbe

The Pré-Giroud artillery fort in Vallorbe was built and used during the Second World War.

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