Tour de l’Horloge

The Tour de l'Horloge is a clock tower dating from the 17th century located on Rue du 23-Juin in Courrendlin, featuring sturdy walls and simple architectural lines typical of the region. The clock face is visible from a distance and remains a steady presence on the street corner with a straightforward design.

The tower was built in the 17th century and has watched over hundreds of years of changes in Courrendlin. It has remained a steady presence throughout its long life and was designated as a Swiss cultural property of regional significance, recognizing its historical value.

The Tour de l'Horloge takes its name from the clock that has marked time for residents over centuries and remains part of daily life. It stands on Rue du 23-Juin and serves as a familiar landmark where locals pass by feeling connected to their town's long past.

The tower is centrally located on Rue du 23-Juin and easy to reach on foot while walking through the old town area. Its straightforward style and good visibility make it a simple landmark for visitors exploring the town.

The tower still shows the time after hundreds of years with the same function and was never replaced by modern clocks, maintaining its original purpose. Many visitors overlook that the timekeeper here actually works and residents rely on it as they did centuries ago.

Location: Courrendlin

Part of: list of cultural properties in Courrendlin

Address: Rue du 23-Juin 16, 2830 Courrendlin

GPS coordinates: 47.33897,7.37348

Latest update: December 8, 2025 15:54