La Chaux-de-Fonds:
World birthplace of watchmaking industry, La Chaux-de-Fonds (38'000 inhabitants) is the only town in Switzerland to be considered as a New Art centre.
Easily accessible (from Neuchâtel, 15 minutes by road or 30 minutes by rail), La Chaux-de-Fonds is also the native city of the architect Le Corbusier, the automobile pioneer Chevrolet and the writer Blaise Cendrars.
It offers a rich and varied cultural life, including the International Watchmaking Museum whose 4,000 exhibits retrace the complete history of man's measurement of time.
Added to this is the beautiful natural setting of La Chaux-de-Fonds and the mountains, a haven for biking enthusiasts, hikers and cross-country buffs.