400 years of heritage awaits you: windows with pilasters surmounted by an antique pediment, kitchen with large arches and monumental chimney, Renaissance woodwork for the «Master's corner», Brandts Farm is an architectural heritage preserved in its purest form, a miracle owing to the renovation work carried out by the Association for the Protection of the Heritage of the Neuchâtel Mountains (ASPAM).

A place where old stones are not synonymous with austerity. In 2005, ASPAM entrusted its jewel to a couple of young inn-keepers, Cyrille and Heidi Tribut, so that everyone can benefit from this magical place. And speaking of miracles, you will be served, according to the season and his inspiration, by the young chef originally from the Arbois - who cut his teeth at Jean-Paul Jeunet's - who proposes veal cheeks in gentian sauce, piglet roasted in the house oven, fondue charolaise simmered in a large pot or rabbit dressed with basil or prunes. All that at very moderate prices. Then, what's left to say? We love it: one of our best addresses.

La Ferme des Brandts, Petites-Crosettes 6, 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds, Altitude: 1,000m T + 41 (0)32 968 59 89. www.fermedesbrandt.ch. How to get there: click here
Photo: CCA

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