Tour of La Chaux-de-Fonds and its watchmaking urban planning

Tour of La Chaux-de-Fonds and its watchmaking urban planning

2026-04-25T11:00:00+00:00

2026-04-25T15:00:00+00:00

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The EPFL Alumni BE-NE-FR-JU chapter invites you to an afternoon of discovery in La Chaux-de-Fonds, exploring its famous watchmaking urban planning, a UNESCO World Heritage site.Program: Visit to the Watchmaking Urban Planning Space, guided city tour, meeting with an architect specializing in the renovation of listed buildings, followed by a convivial aperitif.DateSaturday, April 25Meeting pointWatchmaking Urban Planning SpaceRue Jaquet-Droz 23, 2300 La Chaux-de-FondsSchedule13:05 – Welcome at the Watchmaking Urban Planning SpaceShort museum visit and introduction to the city's UNESCO heritage.13:30 – 15:30 – Guided city tourDiscover La Chaux-de-Fonds' unique urban planning, designed by and for the watchmaking industry, now a UNESCO World Heritage site.15:30 – 16:00 – Marginalia SàrlShort presentation by Mélissa Vrolixs, EPFL alumna and founder of Marginalia, specialists in targeted energy renovation of listed buildings in La Chaux-de-Fonds.16:00 – 17:00 – Convivial aperitifAperitif offered in Marginalia's premises.17:00 – End of eventFree participation – registration required (event in French).Please register before April 17 at 12:00.Places limited to 40, first come, first served.We look forward to sharing this architectural and heritage discovery with you!Lorain Bernasconi and Akram Ben HareezPhoto credit: P. CholletUpcoming chapter events to mark on your calendar:Tuesday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m.: Lecture on general relativity in NeuchâtelSaturday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m.: Tour of the Hagneck power plant

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