La Tour du Fantastique

La Tour du Fantastique lives up to its name

It has transformed the town's former prisons and medieval tower into an international artistic and cultural escape! Now dedicated to showcasing the works and creations of the world's most talented artists, the Tour du Fantastique will feature a major exhibition devoted to a particular artist, collective or studio each year,…

John Howe’s Workshop

For John Howe, the Tour du Fantastique is unique in that it is built on "his land", in Neuchâtel, the city he has called home for almost forty years. John Howe is one of the founding members of the Tour du Fantastique, and even designed its logotype, thus endorsing this…

History of the medieval tower and former prisons

The massive blocks forming the foundations of the medieval tower next to the former prisons date back to Roman times. These stones were removed around the year 1000 from the nearby Colombier castle, originally a Gallo-Roman villa. The medieval tower stood guard over what was then the main road for…

Tour du Fantastique: Who are we?

Fondation Neuchâtel Fantastique: made up of personalities and professionals from the arts and innovation sectors, the Fondation Neuchâtel Fantastique is responsible for the governance of the Tour du Fantastique, supported by four partners: the City of Neuchâtel, the State of Neuchâtel, the NIFFF (Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival) and artist…