VISIT TO SEE ART NOUVEAU ARCHITECTURE, LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS
Number of participants: 20 max.
Schedule: 13:15 (Departure from conference venue) – 18:00 (the trip lasts around 30 minutes)
Access: by train from Neuchâtel (participants will be guided by HE-Arc CR students. Walking shoes are recommended.
Program
Discover the Art Nouveau inspired treasures hidden in the streets of the watchmaking metropolis. The crematorium, stained glass windows, stairwells and an Art Nouveau style apartment are in the spotlight!
Presenters /organisers:
For La Chaux-de-Fonds Tourism office
- Marikit Taylor, guide
For HE-Arc CR
- Emilie Cornet, conservator-restorer and research assistant
- Assisted by student Mathilde Sneiders
13:15 Departure from conference venue
13:29: Departure from Neuchâtel train station for La Chaux-de-Fonds train station. Transfer to the Espace de l’urbanisme horloger
14:15 -14:30: Movie at Espace de l’urbanisme horloger
14:30 – 17:00: Walking tour
17:00: End of the visit and return to La Chaux-de-Fonds train station (17:32) to catch the train for Neuchâtel