Georges Wenger

Top choice in The Jura Mountains


It's worth the 19km journey from La Chaux-de-Fonds to dine on the two-Michelin-starred magnificence of master-chef Georges Wenger, opposite little Le Noirmont station. Since 1981, the team here has expertly transformed seasonal ingredients from trusted local suppliers into delicate, beautifully presented dishes that show off the rich gastronomic heritage of the region.

If you have room in your budget to dine here, you'll also likely be able to appreciate the complete experience by spending the evening in one of the restaurant's five comfortable and stylish hotel rooms (Sfr330 to Sfr420 – book well in advance) and will most likely have your own wheels. If you don't, catch the Le Noirmont bus from La Chaux-de-Fonds station to Le Noirmont (Sfr18.80, 30 minutes).


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