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Vallée de Joux · Watchmaking Tourism

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Vallée de Joux · Watchmaking Tourism

Known as the "Cradle of complicated watchmaking," this valley is home to prestigious brands like Audemars Piguet and Jaeger-LeCoultre. Visitors can enjoy manufacture tours, the Espace Horloger museum, and watchmaking courses. This destination offers premium tourism facilities and is best visited year-round, avoiding winter snow.

Destination Overview

Known as the "Cradle of complicated watchmaking," this valley is home to prestigious brands like Audemars Piguet and Jaeger-LeCoultre. Visitors can enjoy manufacture tours, the Espace Horloger museum, and watchmaking courses. This destination offers premium tourism facilities and is best visited year-round, avoiding winter snow.

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Best season
None
Difficulty
9
Region
Switzerland, Canton of Vaud

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