THE REGION
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The area between Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Bienne is locally known as L´Entre-deux-Lacs (Between two Lakes). Situated at the foot of the Jura mountains, the village of Cressier has a fine castle and many impressive mansion houses, most of which date from the 15th century. The vineyards are perched along the lower slopes (which can be very steep) of the Jura, between 430m and 550m (1,420 ft. and 1,820 ft.) above sea level. The deep relationship between the village and its vineyards has inspired numerous writers and painters, the most famous of which are without doubt Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Gustave Jeanneret.