La Chaux-de-Fonds is a town in western Switzerland, famous for its watch-making industry. The very specialized local economy led to a particular urban landscape, which made it to an UNESCO-World-Heritage site. Moreover, it's also the birthplace of architect Le Corbusier. For additional links and show-notes visit us at https://beyondthesights.info !

00:00:19 Location and Geography

00:01:50 A Town of Watchmakers

00:04:20 Urbanism of the City

00:15:28 Residential Buildings

00:19:30 Expectations

00:21:07 Le Corbusier

00:22:45 Maison Blanche

00:27:02 Zoo

00:27:32 Ancien Menage