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La Chaux-de-Fonds
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La Chaux-de-Fonds
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A town in the Jura Mountains at the heart of Swiss watchmaking. Along with its neighbor Le Locle, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its 19th-century "watchmaking urbanism," characterized by a collection of workers' districts and workshops.
Overview of La Chaux-de-Fonds
This town in the Jura Mountains lies at the heart of Swiss watchmaking. Together with its neighbor, Le Locle, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its 19th-century "watchmaking urbanism," characterized by a collection of workers' districts and workshops.
Key facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
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- Local time: .
- Population: 38,965 (2017).
- Area: 55.66 km².
- Altitude: from 605 to 1,321 m.
- Website: http://www.chaux-de-fonds.ch