Watches

Fondation horlogère

Place
- Porrentruy
Ort
Recommended Duration
- 1 h 30 min
Dauer

The Fondation Horlogère in Porrentruy was founded in 2001 and is dedicated to the history of the Jurassic watchmaking industry.

oday still, the watchmaker's shop occupies a dominating place in the Jura economy. Through the acquisition and the exhibition of the old documents and the unique parts, the Watch-making Foundation allows watch-making establishments to leave a track, a testimony through time. In this context, historic researches are made for companies, in particular for jubilees. Besides, a database of more than 9000 names of houses and Jura watchmakers was established.

Opening hours

Monday
- 13:30 - 18:30
Tuesday - Friday
- 09:00 - 12:00
- 13:30 - 18:30
Saturday
- 09:00 - 12:00
- 13:30 - 17:00

Good to know

- Visits are possible at other times upon prior reservation.
- The visits can be complemented by an aperitif
- The Fondation Horlogère offers tailored workshops for the general public as an introduction to this alluring and fascinating world. Children, adolescents and adults alike can learn more about the watchmaking industry and assemble their own watches.