AndrewD
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Fleurier, Switzerland
When you look at the township and surroundings it’s no wonder that beautiful watches are produced in the Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier. Fleurier is located on the western border of Switzerland in the Canton of Neuchatel in a region called val de Travers. It is easily accessible by a picturesque train ride from Neuchatel or by car. The nearest airport is at Bern (70Km east). The population is only 3,500 but people travel to work in the watch manufactures in the area.
Morning train from Neuchatel ...
Past Lake Neuchatel ...
... and picturesque villages ...
Fleurier train station in the centre of town ...
View from the L.U.C. Manufacture.
Walking around town ...
My thanks again to the Chopard staff who looked after me during my visit.
Andrew
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Fleurier, Switzerland
When you look at the township and surroundings its no wonder that beautiful watches are produced in the Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier. Fleurier is located on the western border of Switzerland in the Canton of Neuchatel in a region called val de Travers...
Les Six-Communes, Motiers
We had lunch at Les Six-Communes in Motiers, 2Km northeast of Fleurier. An absolutely delightful way to spend time in the region; local food, good wine and great company. This Caves de Chambleau is called the “pinot black label” and comes from Colombier w...
Thank you Andrew for the nice little trip, when I see these....
pictures I long for my native land, Perth is quite a bit different:) Cheers Francois
Happy chickens lay happy eggs
I'm sure it is stressful when the boss pushes for the prototypes just before Baselworld show but in general, the people at Chopard manufactures are happy chickens. I guess that's why they produce nice watches at Fleuriers. The Geneva folk must also be hap...
Not just the watches ...
... but the staff who I was introduced to were all very friendly and enthusiastic. The staff cafeteria was abuzz with conversation as well - perhaps about the boss?! :-) But the watches they are producing are special. Thanks for the additional pictures, M...
Lovely photographs Andrew.
You're a L.U.Cky guy, and I must admit to being very jealous! That's a trip I would love to take one day. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Best, Jed
It is inspirational
Although in any workplace it is easy to get blasé about what you have. However the crisp air and the grassy fields and mountains around you are very special. I visited the Geneva Chopard Manufacture as well, which is located in an industrial precinct on t...