
Au Bateau
Launched in 1912 and retired in 1969 the old side wheel paddle steamer Neuchâtel became the restaurant Au Bateau - but no more. After a few years the restaurant closed its doors or I suppose you would say, battened its hatches. Now the boat is just an old ferry floating in Neuchâtel's harbor. But not for long perhaps. To bring the ferry up to tip-top sailing shape for lake voyages would take 15 to 20 million Swiss francs. An organization has now been formed to raise the funds.