Le Locle, Administrative district in Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Description
Le Locle is a municipality in the Neuchâtel region of Switzerland nestled within the Jura Mountains. The settlement combines urban areas with farmland and forests, surrounded by rolling terrain near La Chaux-de-Fonds.
History
The municipality was first mentioned in historical records during the 14th century, indicating the area was already inhabited. An important development came later with the granting of privileges that recognized early settlers as free landowners and shaped community rights.
Culture
The Protestant Church of Mary Magdalene shapes the town center with its distinctive 16th-century tower. Religious life remains visible in how the building anchors the community and draws people together.
Practical
The town with postal code 2400 is easily accessible and connects the central region with neighboring areas. Its location in the Jura Mountains provides good conditions for walking and exploring the surrounding landscape.
Did you know?
The municipality carries a strong watchmaking heritage that shaped the region's economic history and continues to define local identity. This craft tradition remains visible in how residents relate to precision and quality.
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Saut du Doubs
4.2 km
Gorges du Doubs
4.1 km
Lac de Moron
4 km
Moulins souterrains du Col-des-Roches
2 km
Musée d'Horlogerie du Locle
964 m
La Chaux-de-Fonds / Le Locle, Watchmaking Town Planning
3.8 km
Monts Castle
960 m
Musée des beaux-arts Le Locle
592 mGrand Som Martel
3.6 km
Temple Français
427 m
Vue sur Saut-du-Doubs
4.2 km
Jürgensen Tower
2.9 km
Église Saint-François-de-Sales du Chauffaud
3.4 km
Zenith SA
377 mCasino-Théâtre
127 m
Villa Favre-Jacot
862 m
Station préhistorique de Villers-le-Lac
4.2 km
Mulini sotterranei di Le Locle (collezione)
2 km
Town Hall
26 m
Ancien Hôtel des Postes
582 m
Apartmen Building
612 mMusée des Beaux-arts
575 mFerme de la Bourdonnière (atelier horloger)
1.5 kmFerme au Crozot
2.4 kmAbri Col-des-Roches
2 kmUsine électrique de la Rançonnière
2.3 kmVue sur Saut-du-Doubs
4.2 kmScenic viewpoint
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