Tourist routes

The river Ain has its source 750m above sea level on the Nozeroy plateau, carving out the landscape across the forested mountain range and the lake district. Along this beautiful and strong-flowing river, we can...

Gallo-Roman Jura harbours many ancient remains some of which are open to the public (Villers-Farlay, Villards d’Héria). For others, the museums at Dole and Champagnole present richly varied...

The Petite Montagne has many medieval châteaux, vestiges of a thriving period (XI to XIII century). These châteaux, perched on promontories, look out over preserved landscapes. Some are the subject of...

Born during the long winter months when families found ways to occupy their time, craft workshops specialised around geographical zones or particular skills. Using natural resources (wood, water), a real industrial...

Since ancient times, Jura blacksmiths have worked metal. Some beautifully crafted items are displayed in the museums of archaeology at Dole and Champagnole. The Jura forges utilised the driving force of water from the...

On this circuit, you will encounter inhabitants of the Jura whose work went beyond the boundaries of their home region: Claude-Joseph Rouget-de-Lisle (1760-1836) author of the Marseillaise, Louis Pasteur (1822-1895),...