The Industrial Stroll

A 3.5 km educational trail, the Industrial Walk takes you on a tour of 18 buildings that are emblematic of Sainte-Croix’s history.

Introduction

Sainte-Croix has a unique industrial heritage, shaped by generations of workers, craftsmen and entrepreneurs. The town’s urban planning has been recognized as being of national importance by the Inventory of Swiss Built Sites (ISOS). Visitors are invited to discover the emblematic sites of this remarkable past through a stroll made up of several points of interest. Factories, workshops, public buildings or private homes: each bears the traces of a precious know-how, intimately linked to the economic, social and cultural evolution of the region.

This tour is an invitation to take a fresh look at the urban landscape and reconnect with the collective memory of Sainte-Croix.

Genius Loci

contact

MuMAPS

rue de l’Industrie 2

CH-1450 Sainte-Croix

Ancienne usine Paillard - Rue de l'Industrie 2 - MuMAPS

Ancien Musée des arts et des sciences - Avenue des Alpes 10

Points of interest

Sainte-Croix station
Paillard plant
MuMAPS
Former Museum of Arts and Sciences
Thorens plant
Maison de Maître, les Mélèzes
Mermod Frères factory
Rue de la Charmille
Lador plant
Former Reuge factory
Holy Cross Temple
Hotel de France
Maison des Halles
Hotel d’Espagne
Place du Pont
Barnett H. Abrahams
Collège de la Poste
Mechanical School

Practical information

Duration: approx. 3h for the complete tour

La Balade Industrielle – digital

each building is equipped with a QR code medal providing access to multimedia and text content
freely accessible every day of the week
requires a smartphone and the use of mobile data

La Balade Industrielle – paper

a tour booklet is available for sale at MuMAPS for CHF 16.00 from Tuesday to Sunday, 1.30 to 5.30 p.m.