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Citadelle de BesançonOne of Vauban’s masterpieces registered as a UNESCO world heritage site, remarkable example of the 17th century military architecture covering nearly 12 hectares, the Citadel of Besançon is considered one of the most beautiful fortress in France. As it surely rose to be the first unique, cultural and touristic site in the central-eastern part of France, the Citadel houses no less than three museums certified “Musées de France” nowadays: the Museum of Resistance and Deportation, the Museum of Fra
Musée Gustave CourbetThe Museum Courbet in Ornans is located in the hometown of the painter. It has collections comprising pictures, paintings, and sculptures by Gustave Courbet and other local artists. The permanent exhibition guides visitors from Ornans to Paris, highlighting the life of the artist, his aesthetic revolution, artistic circles, and his political and social engagement.
Rhone–Rhine CanalThe Canal du Rhône au Rhin, built between 1784 and 1833, is a magnificently scenic route through the Jura, with wooded cliffs and blueish ranges of hills in the background. The canal links the Saône at Saint-Symphorien, 4km upstream of the junction with the Canal de Bourgogne at Saint-Jean-de-Losne, to the upper Rhine at Niffer. The length of the canal is 237km. One of the main water resources in this area and also a nice picturesque location.
Cascade des TufsThe Tufs waterfall is a waterfall in the Cuisance , remarkable for its tuff massifs, located in the town of Planches-près-Arbois in the Jura. The Tufs waterfall is a waterfall in the Cuisance , remarkable for its tuff massifs, located in the town of Planches-près-Arbois in the Jura . It can be accessed from the nearby villages and also you can have a nice trek to reach the waterfall.
Château de JouxThe Chateau de Joux is one of the most impressive and interesting castles to visit in the Franche-Comté region. The chateau is also known as the Fort de Joux. It served as a prison for successive French governments between the 17th and the 19th centuries. In that capacity, the château is best known as the site of imprisonment for so many leaders.
Lac de Saint-PointThe Saint-Point lake is the third biggest natural lake in France. A pleasant footpath takes you the whole way round it. Nestling on the lakefront, the summer resort of Malbuisson offers numerous activities for holidaymakers. canoeing, windsurfing and boat trips are available at its water sports base.
Le ChasseronThe mountain Le Chasseron lies at 1,607m in the Jura mountains of the Canton of Vaud.
OucheThe Ouche is a river in the Côte-d'Or department in eastern France. It is a right tributary of the Saône, which it joins in Échenon. It is 95.4 km long. Its source is in Lusigny-sur-Ouche. The Ouche flows through the towns of Bligny-sur-Ouche, La Bussière-sur-Ouche, Fleurey-sur-Ouche, Velars-sur-Ouche, Dijon, Longvic and Varanges. Part of the Canal de Bourgogne runs through the Ouche valley One of the nice picnic location and also you can have a swim in the river and also fishing too.
Mont d'OrMont d’Or is a peak of the Jura Massif. Located a few miles from the Franco-Swiss border, Mont d’Or naturally stands out as the perfect location for a beautiful family hike with its panoramic view of the Lake Geneva Basin, the Alps, and the nearby mountains, such as the Suchet and the Dent de Vaulion. A beautiful skii location and Several ski lifts are located on both west and east sides of the mountain.
Creux du VanIt is a very well known, amphitheater-shaped natural attraction of the area, it is located at the heart of a nature reservation area of 15.5 km².
Le SoliatLe Soliat is a beautiful mountain of the Jura, overlooking Lake Neuchâtel. The summit offers a magnificent view of lakes and other mountains.
La TourneThe Col de la Tourne is a road pass which is located on the territory of the municipality of Rochefort, in the canton of Neuchâtel. It was one of the picturesque locations and is also famous for its climate and natural beauty.
Mont RacineThe Mount Racine is a top of the Jura massif in Switzerland. It rises to 1,439 meters above sea level. It is located on a south-west/north-east line of Jura ridges, which extends north-east towards Tête de Ran, and beyond via the Col de la Vue des Alpes, then from Mount Amin. It is located west of Coffrane.
Vallorbe CavesVallorbe natural caves are the best-known attractions in the Yverdon-Les-Bains region. The Vallorbe Caves features magnificent rock formations and the largest underground river in Central Europe.
Grandes Traversées du JuraThe Grande Traversée du Jura is a 400-kilometer long-distance hiking trail in the Jura. The path runs from Mandeure in a south-westerly direction. However, there are several variants, and some of the routes also lead to neighboring Switzerland. The trail was opened in 2003 and is not considered to be particularly technically demanding. The infrastructure includes several shelters and the option of being accompanied by donkeys as pack animals.
JuraparcJuraparc is an animal park housing brown bears side by side with wolves, located in the heart of the Jura mountains. It is one of the popular destinations for families and animal lovers.The animal park is also a centre for education and protection of the species.
Lac de ChalainThis superb natural lake of glacial origin is fed by the Lac de Narlay and flows into the River Ain via the Bief d'OEuf. It is the most beautiful and impressive of all the Jura's lakes. It has also been the focus of national archaeological interest since digs in 1904 brought to light lakeside pile dwellings at the site. One of the nice locations for a picnic and also trekking is possible in these surroundings.
Tête de RanThe Tête de Ran is a summit of the Swiss Jura located in the canton of Neuchâtel , west of the Vue des Alpes . It rises to 1,421 meters above sea level. Several ski slopes and ski lifts are located on its southern slope.
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Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology of BesançonBesançon’s Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology was originally founded in 1694. The assembled objects and works of art came from some of the prestigious collections belonging to Nicolas Perrenot of the Granvelle family and his son Antoine. The collections are divided into three categories: archaeology, painting, and drawing cabinet.