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When thinking of
Switzerland, what first comes to mind? Okay, besides
yodeling (read about the history
of yodeling or listen
to yodeling  ),
the Swiss Alps, and watchmakers... Read on to learn about some
of the
many other fascinating festivals, history, and recipes
Switzerland is
known for.
 The
town of Neuchâtel is located in western
Switzerland, capital of
Neuchâtel Canton, on the
Lake of Neuchâtel
—
the country’s largest
lake.
Neuchâtel is located in a region affectionately
called “Watch
Valley.”
The town is
the capital of watch making and
would, under other circumstances, be famous
for that alone.
The town, surrounded by dairy farms and vineyards,
has
industries producing wine and decadent gourmet chocolates famous
all over the world. Neuchâtel
is also well known for its
variety of fondue,
Fondue Neuchâteloise.
During the summer, the streets liven up in September
for the Neuchâtel Vintage Festival. The Château, built in the 12th
century and where the music festival takes place, is also worth a visit. The Château is still in use as the offices of
the
cantonal government. The Collegiate Church,
built in the 13th century,
hosts a two-month festival from July to
September offering exhibitions, music,
shows, and conferences.
 The
Neuchâtel
Museum of Art and
History includes
the very first Automates (robots) made
by the famous Neuchâtel watchmaker
Jaquet-Droz. These
programmable androids were made
between 1770 and 1774. The three mechanical
figurines were built to the
most exacting technical standards and are still in
perfect working
order today.
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