Tour of the Porrentruy watchmaking route

In the watchmakers’ footsteps

Discover the rich past of the watchmaking industry in Porrentruy on a route that reveals the history of the measurement of time with the Meridian in the cantonal high school (Méridienne du Lycée cantonal), the sun dials in the botanical gardens and the Foucault pendulum. At the Musée de l’Hôtel-Dieu you’ll discover a fine gemstone workshop along with a collection of pocket watches and tools from the farmer-watchmakers at the Watchmaking Foundation. Our guide will demonstrate that watchmaking history has made its mark on Porrentruy.

Upon request, you can book the following activities:

- Visit to the pharmacy of the Musée de l’Hôtel-Dieu
> CHF 20.00 if the visit takes place during museum opening hours, i.e. from Tuesday to Sunday, 2-5 pm.
> CHF 40.00 if the visit takes place outside museum opening hours

- Tasting aperitif (air-dried sausage, bacon, cheese, toétché, Ajoie bread, white and red wine, apple juice, mineral water): CHF 10.00 per person

- Dinner aperitif (air-dried sausage, bacon, cheese, toétché, Ajoie bread, white and red wine, apple juice, mineral water, coffee, pastries): CHF 20.00 per person

If you’re interested in one of these options, please let us know by e-mail at info@juratourisme.ch or by telephone at +41 (0)32 432 41 80.

If you want to book a guided tour for a date prior to the next 3 days, please contact us.