"Although St-Imier has only kept a few reminders of its distant past due to the three major fires which destroyed the town in 1839, 1843 and 1856, there are still some buildings that predate this period, and I found that it really is worthwhile to discover them. I also enjoyed spending a little time in the streets, discovering buildings and museums as I strolled through this peaceful place where urban life meets nature."
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Info
Guided tour, St-Imier, the watchmaking city
Duration: 2 hrs or by agreement
Languages: French, German, English
Bookings: all year round, in advance, at the tourist office
Prices
CHF 110.00 per visit for up to 10 persons
CHF 10.00 per person for 11 persons or more
Group size: max. 25 persons per guide
Discount: 15 % for 2 or more guides
Schools: CHF 130.00 per group
Good to know
The history of St-Imier began in about 600 with the arrival of Imier, one of the first hermits to come from the Ajoie region. St-Imier underwent a total transformation in the 18th century when the watchmaking era dawned, enabling this little farming village to develop into a major industrial hub. Watchmaking itself experienced a profound change with the establishment of the first factories: Leonidas in 1842, TAG-Heuer in 1860, Longines in 1866 and Breitling in 1884.
Jura bernois Tourisme
Place de la Gare 2
CH-2610 St-Imier
T. +41 (0) 32 942 39 42
