ヌーシャテルの洞窟・トップ10

とても素敵な小さな村。

Continuing towards the town centre, we arrive at the surrounding walls of the Collegiate Church and the Castle. Built on a promontory, they were naturally defended by the Seyon to the north and east, and by the lake to the south. This site corresponds to the original village of Neuchâtel. If you feel like it, don't hesitate to make a detour there. Taking care to pass under the vaults of the access footbridge to the Collegiate Church, we take the Sentier du Donjon to descend towards the Rue de l'Ecluse, whose name recalls the impressive eight-metre waterfall that marked the Seyon, at the height of the current lower station of the Ecluse-Plan funicular!

Château Valangin is a small castle. It contains a museum that is open (as of 2024) from March to October. The opening times are as follows. Wed - Sat 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Entry is free with the Raiffeisen Memberplus card. The museum extends over three floors. Not wheelchair accessible! In the gardens, 9 different herbs and flower beds display crops from the Middle Ages. The castle complex also has a picnic area and a barbecue area.

A beautiful half-ruin. There is a museum in the intact part of the castle. Exploring the outside area is free. There is an interesting walking tour. The view from the castle is also very beautiful.

Cressier Castle or Manor of Reynolds. Cressier was once a small lordship that extended over the territory of the current municipality of the same name for about 8 km to the south-east of Murten. The family of the Lords of Cressier, confirmed in the 12th century, came to an end in the 14th century. After a marriage, the lordship became the property of the Bubenbergs of Bern, who had to cede it to Lombard bankers established in Murten by the name of Asinari. In 1403, the indebted family had to sell their property. Source and more: http://www.swisscastles.ch/Fribourg/cressierd.html

Cressier Castle or Herenhaus de Reynold. Cressier used to be a small lordship that extended over the territory of the current municipality of the same name to approximately 8 km in the southeast of Murten. The family of the Lords of Cressier, confirmed in the 12th century, came to an end in the 14th century. After a marriage, the estate became the property of the Bubenbergs of Bern, who had to cede it to the Lombard bankers named von Asinari, established in Murten. In 1403 the indebted family had to sell their property. Source and more: http://www.swisscastles.ch/Fribourg/cressierd.html

If you're looking for a scenic and refreshing hike in the Neuchâtel region, you can visit Château de Boudry, a medieval castle that houses a vine and wine museum. There you can discover the history and culture of viticulture in this region, which dates back to Antiquity.

Nice little road through the vineyards. It rolls past castles and into a valley, absolutely gorgeous.