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⌚ La Chaux-de-Fonds / Le Locle, Watchmaking Town Planning

Industrial Heritage Switzerland Europe

⌚ La Chaux-de-Fonds / Le Locle, Watchmaking Town Planning
UNESCO-designated industrial heritage towns in the Swiss Jura


🕐 3 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 08:51

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📋 Fast Facts
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription: 2009
  • Location: Swiss Jura Mountains, near Franco-Swiss border
  • Primary industry: Watchmaking from 18th century onwards
  • Key feature: Grid-based urban design optimized for horology production

La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle are twin towns in the Swiss Jura Mountains that represent an exceptional example ...

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