Vallée de Joux Watchmakers' Area (Espace Horloger Le Sentier)

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For more than two hundred and fifty years, the Vallée de Joux has been revelling in the success of its watchmaking industry. The watchmaking businesses of today are guardians of this long tradition: the prestigious brands that have been established in the Vallée de Joux for many years are themselves a mark of excellence.

The "Espace Horloger" displays a collection of antique wall clocks dating back to between the 16th and 19th centuries. There is also an exhibition detailing the history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux, a reconstruction of an old watchmaking workshop and many temporary exhibitions.

Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday, every afternoon.

How to get there:
By car: take the A1 motorway, exit at Cossonay and follow signs for Cossonay, L'Isle, Col du Molendruz and Le Pont. Alternatively, take the A1 motorway, exit at Aubonne and follow signs for Biere and Col du Marchairuz. The site is 50 minutes away from Lausanne and 60 minutes away from Geneva. Follow signs for "Musée Essor".
By train: take the TGV (Paris - Vallorbe - Vallee de Joux) and the regional Le Pont - Brassus train. The "Espace Horloger" is in the Essor building, a couple of minutes' walk from the station.

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