Museum

Moulins souterrains du Col-des-Roches

Moulins souterrains du Col-des-Roches, Le Locle

The natural grotto was converted into water-powered underground mills in 1653 and 1660, and contains remnants of 17th, 18th and 19th century installations.

The natural grotto was converted into water-powered underground mills in 1653 and 1660, and contains remnants of 17th, 18th and 19th-century installations. The reconstituted multi-storey flour mill is powered by water. This site, the only one of its kind in Europe, gives visitors an insight into a rich and little-known regional history. The permanent exhibition presents the history of the site, as well as its key themes: agriculture, milling, baking, water power, electricity and the frontier.


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Address

Moulins souterrains du Col-des-Roches
Le Col 23
2400 Le Locle

Date

Guided or audio tours:
Nov-Apr: Mon-Sun 14-17

Guided tours: Tue-Fri 15.00; Sat-Sun 14.30, 16

May-Oct: Mon-Sun 10-17

Guided tours for individual visitors, without reservation: 10.30, 13.45, 15.00,

Dec 24-Jan 2, Mon Easter: closed
Groups by appointment.

Price

CHF 14.00 / CHF 11.50 / CHF 7.00
Families: CHF 30.00
Guided tour/audio-guide included in price

Contact

Moulins souterrains du Col-des-Roches
Col 23
2400 Le Locle
col-des-roches@lesmoulins.ch
032 889 68 92

Category

  • Museum

Target groups

  • Also recommended for children

Topic

  • Trade / Craft

Services

  • Shop

Accessibility

  • Parking space

Memberships

  • Member of Verband der Museen der Schweiz VMS

Access conditions

  • Swiss Museum Pass: free admission

Webcode

www.myfarm.ch/YqNgJ4