Saint-Blaise NE on Lake Neuchâtel
Accommodation in Saint-Blaise NE
Saint-Blaise lies at the southern foot of the Jura on the northern shore of Lake Neuchâtel; the village stretches along both sides of the Le Ruau stream. As a municipality in the canton of Neuchâtel, the lake shore, the foot of the Jura and a distinctive stream converge here. These three reference points give the village a clear geographical orientation.
Landscape
At the Ruau outlet, the municipality includes a section of the shore of Lake Neuchâtel. To the east, it extends across the lowlands with Lake Loclat to the Plateau de Wavre, and to the north as far as the Chaumont ridge. In 1997, forests and wooded areas accounted for 54 percent of Saint-Blaise’s area, while a further 27 percent was used for agriculture. The wider surrounding region also includes the destinations Neuchâtel and Enges.
Culture
Today’s Temple de Saint-Blaise is a 15th-century building. The remarkable bell tower and stair tower were built by Claude Paton from 1516 onwards. At the Maison de la Dîme, dating from 1581, a hexagonal stair tower is combined with a richly decorated Renaissance gabled façade.
A project at the Temple de Saint-Blaise was intended to preserve its capacity to receive visitors, modernize its technical equipment and, at the same time, respect the historic fabric. The Chemin du Diable leads to the Vy d’Etra above present-day Saint-Blaise.
Trails
The Balade des 12 Fontaines is a 2 km family-friendly walk in Saint-Blaise, with 64 m of ascent and a stated duration of 27 minutes. The route starts and ends in Saint-Blaise. Information on distance, ascent and duration helps distinguish this walk in terms of time from a more extensive hike.
The St-Blaise–Le Landeron hike passes through forests and vineyards at the foot of Chaumont. Along the way, there are views of the Canal de la Thielle, the Seeland and the Bernese Alps.
Accommodation
When choosing accommodation in Saint-Blaise NE, travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions can be used as objective comparison criteria. For a stay between the Jura and Lake Neuchâtel, you can compare these details according to your personal priorities.
Water
The Fontaine Mario Botta stands at the Port de St-Blaise. Its three large wheels symbolize the zeros in the village’s millennium celebrated in 2011.
The Balade des 12 Fontaines follows the Ruau and showcases twelve fountains in Saint-Blaise, built between 1642 and 2011. Alongside the Fontaine Mario Botta, visitors can discover eleven other historic fountains in the village. A visit to the Fontaine Mario Botta can be combined with the trail «La Balade des 12 Fontaines au fil du Ruau».
The Plage de Saint-Blaise offers a swimming and relaxation area protected from currents and sunlight. Near Saint-Blaise, there is a windsurfing spot on the northern shore of Lake Neuchâtel.
For the main travel overview: Neuchâtel Region.
