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Tour des Prisons
The medieval tower, dating from the 10th century, will be open to the public. The tour includes steep, narrow stairs, and is not suitable for people with reduced mobility, strollers or bulky bags. The tour covers all 6 levels of the tower and lasts approx. 45 minutes.

Visiting conditions :
– Ticket sales on site only (indicative price: 6 CHF)
– Opening times to be consulted on site.
– Maximum capacity: 20 people / hour.
– Visits by minors under the responsibility of a parent or accompanying adult.
– Food and beverages are prohibited.
– Pets are not allowed (except guide dogs).
– Photographs are permitted for private use only.
– La Tour du Fantastique accepts no responsibility for accidents resulting from failure to comply with safety instructions or from inappropriate behavior.

Café Fantastique opening hours

Access

On foot

Centrally located, 15 min. from SBB station, 12 min. from Place du Port, close to Collégiale Notre-Dame and Château de Neuchâtel.

Journey from SBB station

Route from Place du Port

By public transport:
Line 109 / 106 / 107 from Gare Nord to Place Pury, then continue on foot for 7 min. with a slight climb.

By car:
Blue zone parking lots located nearby.
Pay parking lots:

8-minute walk to the Seyon parking lot

Parking Place Pury 9 min. walk

Port parking lot 11 min. walk

Station parking lot 15 min. walk

Accessibility

Access via the Tour des Prisons public elevator at Rue de l’Évole in the lower part of town.
Rue Jehanne-de-Hochberg, in the upper part of town, is paved.

The exhibition floors, John Howe’s studio, the conference room, the World-Building area, the Café Fantastique and the boutique are accessible by elevator for people with reduced mobility.

The Medieval Tower is not accessible to PRM. There is no PRM parking space. Strollers are not allowed in exhibition areas.

Pets are allowed at Café Fantastique.

We invite you to contact the museum so that we can find the best solution to facilitate your access and welcome you in the best conditions.

Elevator location

Rental rates
If you have any questions, please contact us at: info@tourdufantastique.com

Guided tours
If you have any questions, please contact us at: info@tourdufantastique.com

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