mountain ingenuity
Heritage in all its forms
May the tour begin! From Comté cheese to woodwork, the mountains of Jura are home to a wide variety of craftsmanship. And what about the villages and citadels scattered across the massif? There are some sights well worth visiting at Ornans, Baumes-les-Messieurs and Arbois, not forgetting our UNESCO features, museums, castles, châteaux and other architectural treasures. A whole mountain of discoveries awaits you.
Sightseeing and heritage must-dos
Châteaux, castles, listed towns and villages, museums and maturing cellars are just some of the many precious discoveries that will help you grasp the very essence of the Jura Mountains.
UNESCO-listed sites
A UNESCO-listed industrial masterpiece La Grande Saline, an age-old industrial adventure
Ideal town The Saline Royale, a UNESCO site of many assets
A top tourist attraction Besançon citadel, a must-do tourist attraction
A well-concealed treasure The UNESCO-listed archaeological sites of Chalain and Clairvaux
Ancestral craftsmanship
Arts and crafts
Wood-turning, clock-making, spectacles, pipes, diamonds... Succumb to the traditional craftsmanship of the Jura Mountains, discover noble arts and crafts that are constantly reinvented day after day!
Delicious!
Local produce
Comté cheese, salted meats, absinthe and a multitude of other regional products to enjoy from starter through to dessert. We bet this will get your mouth watering!
Visite d'une villa italienne au cœur des montagnes du Jura Château de Syma - BFC Tourisme
Promenade au fil des ruelles de Baume-Les-Messieurs Michel_JOLY__Bourgogne-Franche-Comte_Tourisme-BFC
