 The Neuchâtel/ Jura/ Bernese Jura region of Switzerland is located in the north-west of the country. The whole region is famous for Swiss watch making traditions and has an undeniable natural beauty due to landscapes of the Jura Massif. It is forested region with pastures where cattle are raised and wines are produces. The main watch manufacturing regions are Locle and Chaux-de –fonds which are producing the watches since 18th century. There are rich asphalt deposits at Val de Travers and an oil refinery at Cressier. After walking 30 minutes from La Chaux- de- Fonds or Bienne is situated the plateau of Franches –Montagnes that is a major tourist attraction. Situated at an altitude of 1000 m the region is the meeting place for man and horse. It is a paradise for outdoor activity lovers. Here they can enjoy cross country skiing, cycling and snow shoes. The indoor activities like tennis, swimming complement the leisure time whatever the weather may be. The Museum of Art and History in the Palais des Beaux- arts houses four thematically separate collections such as fine art, applied arts, numismatics and history is a major center of attraction among the visitors. The Laténium is the largest archeological museum in Switzerland that exhibits over 50,000 years of regional history. In the heart of Jura, the nature reserve of Clos du Doubs reveals itself between the mountains and the river. It also has an ancient medieval town of Saint –Ursanne. Visitors here can enjoy various summer activities like canoeing, kayaking, bike riding , fishing etc. which makes it a must visit destination on a trip to Neuchâtel/ Jura/ Bernese Jura region in Switzerland.
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