Really appreciate it if anybody could suggest something. I have been to Neufchatel 3 times. I haven't found anything interesting.
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Interesting to do and good place to stay near Neufchatel
May 8, 2008 @ 00:47
My daughter will be in Neufchatel the last weekend of May. My son and I plan to go with her. When she is with her group,we would like to do something fun, if it is special in the area, place to visit, food to eat, etc. Also we want to find a decent place to stay, nice but not too expensive.
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My daughter will be in Neufchatel the last weekend of May. My son and I plan to go with her. When she is with her group,we would like to do something fun, if it is special in the area, place to visit, food to eat, etc. Also we want to find a decent place to stay, nice but not too expensive.
GVAInfoMay 8, 2008 @ 00:47
Really appreciate it if anybody could suggest something. I have been to Neufchatel 3 times. I haven't found anything interesting.
Cheers
GVAInfoMay 8, 2008 @ 00:47
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Re: Interesting to do and good place to stay near Neufchatel
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May 13, 2008 @ 18:38
It has been a while since I last visited places near Neuchatel. Some of the info below may be a bit dated.
Neuchatel's Hotel Du Peyrou had a restaurant that served some of the best food in Jura. If they are still there, it is worth a visit.
The town La Chaux-de-Fonds is about 30 minutes train ride from Neuchatel. As the train winds up the hill, the views of the lake are nice. Chaux-de-Fonds is an unusual town - with straight streets and cookie cutter buildings - it feels as if someone plucked a midwest town from the USA and placed it in Switzerland. The most interesting attraction in Chaux-de-Fonds is the Musee International d'Horlogerie... perhaps, one of the three best clock/watch/time museum in the world. As you walk past the ticket counter, you see the mechanics of huge clocks made from ropes and wood, built 700+ years ago. The museum is a big collection on how clocks evolved and became miniaturized and ever-more accurate. From everything, the Astrarium and Droz were my favorites. Very interesting place... if you all are intrigued by the integration of art, technology, creativity and sheer human ambition.
Lot of outdoor things to do in Neuchatel area. Hikes and other stuff. Jura Ridgeway hike is easy and nice. Creux du Van Cirque hike is moderate (steep in places), but the views and wildflowers are amongst the best in Jura. Both are close to Neuchatel.
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It has been a while since I last visited places near Neuchatel. Some of the info below may be a bit dated.
Neuchatel's Hotel Du Peyrou had a restaurant that served some of the best food in Jura. If they are still there, it is worth a visit.
The town La Chaux-de-Fonds is about 30 minutes train ride from Neuchatel. As the train winds up the hill, the views of the lake are nice. Chaux-de-Fonds is an unusual town - with straight streets and cookie cutter buildings - it feels as if someone plucked a midwest town from the USA and placed it in Switzerland. The most interesting attraction in Chaux-de-Fonds is the Musee International d'Horlogerie... perhaps, one of the three best clock/watch/time museum in the world. As you walk past the ticket counter, you see the mechanics of huge clocks made from ropes and wood, built 700+ years ago. The museum is a big collection on how clocks evolved and became miniaturized and ever-more accurate. From everything, the Astrarium and Droz were my favorites. Very interesting place... if you all are intrigued by the integration of art, technology, creativity and sheer human ambition.
Lot of outdoor things to do in Neuchatel area. Hikes and other stuff. Jura Ridgeway hike is easy and nice. Creux du Van Cirque hike is moderate (steep in places), but the views and wildflowers are amongst the best in Jura. Both are close to Neuchatel.
colorado, May 13, 2008 @ 18:38
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May 14, 2008 @ 02:04
Thanks a lot for the info. I cannot picture in my mind this mid-west US town in Switzerland. Certainly will make a visit. The Hotel Du Peyrou still exists and offer cooking courses. Interesting.
Thanks again. All the best
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Thanks a lot for the info. I cannot picture in my mind this mid-west US town in Switzerland. Certainly will make a visit. The Hotel Du Peyrou still exists and offer cooking courses. Interesting.
Thanks again. All the best
GVAInfo, May 14, 2008 @ 02:04
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