[FR] Neuchâtel-France

Through forests, picturesque valleys, wild gorges, and Jura pastures, the international border between France and Neuchâtel is marked by centuries-old boundary markers covering nearly 500 years of history. Empires, kingdoms, a principality, counties, and republics have left their marks with engraved coats of arms.

This guide offers a dual approach: one playful through hiking, and the other scholarly with a comprehensive historical presentation of its border markers. Twelve hikes are included, each with a summary sheet, a detailed map, and an illustrated description of the walk, showcasing the most noteworthy markers. The historical documentation results from years of research in French and Swiss archives and active on-site studies.

Follow the border, tracing its engraved stones and their links to European history, in a breathtaking setting: an extraordinary adventure!

Editions Slatkine 2013
ISBN 9782832105009

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