Is it culture you are after? Then you will
spend some very happy days in the Jura!
Of particular interest is the town of La Chaux-de-Fonds. It is a centre
for watch-making, with a rich cultural life. The Salle de Musique and
the Italian-style theatre are real jewels. Stop off at the fine arts
museum (Musée des Beaux-Arts), and visit the very attractive watch-making
museum (Musée International de l’Horlogerie). Or follow
in the footsteps of the architect Le Corbusier, a native of the town.
Amongst the destinations not to be missed, be sure to list the mediaeval
village of St-Ursanne and Bellelay Abbey.
In the area around Délémont, many churches and chapels
have stained glass windows of notable interest, including some by Léger,
Manessier and Coghuf. Why not make a tour of the many castles (Domont,
Raymontpierre, Löwenbourg, etc.), or take a trip to see the remains
of a Roman villa at Vicques?
And these are just a few of the destinations on offer.
