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Discriminate your ideas
about Franche-Comte!
DISCOVER ITS COLOURS
PRESS FILE 2016
Discriminate your ideas
about Franche-Comté!
Do you imagine it in blue and green? You are right.
The lakes, the rivers, the forests and the fields colour the palette of
Franche-Comte with intensity.
But it also is a lot more extravagant and colourful than that ...
Discover cities built in pink sandstone and the sepia charm of fantastic
legends.
You will be touched by the tender pastel colours of your childhood
dreams and amazed by know-how with futuristic detail.
You will be dazzled by the white of its reliefs, and the more confidential
shine of white gold extracted from the depths of the earth.
From purple to gold, from amber to absinth gold, everywhere, enjoy its
delights.
Finally, surrender to all the shades of grey revealed by the unsettling
silhouettes and curves of its mythical monuments.
press contact
» Marie-Hélène Vernerey
REGIONAL TOURIST BOARD - FRANCHE-COMTÉ
La City, 4 rue Gabriel Plançon - 25044 Besançon Cedex - FRANCE
Tel. +33 (0)3 81 25 08 08
marie-helene.vernerey@franche-comte.org
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Pink sandstone
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Green out for a ride
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From Sepia to Ultraviolet
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FIFTY SHADES OF GREY
Personalities from Franche-Comte...without frills
The 5 colours of the route
Savours and colours
Nocturnal blues & moon colours
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The White
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water blue
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Childhood pastel colours
Feesten, evenementen en festivals
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Luxeuil-les-Bains sees life through
pink-tinted glasses
Pink sandstone
From pale gold to violet, the mineral heritage
of the North of Franche-Comté has been
colouring the landscape for 200 million years.
As a natural rock, pink sandstone on the
facades, monuments and roads today provides
us with its most beautiful escapes: high tech,
sporty, romantic or cultural, from Belfort to
Luxeuil-les-Bains and the Plateau des Mille
Etangs.
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Pink like the sandstone of its facades and monuments of the spa town that you
discover with the family while having fun on this heritage route 2.0: armed with a
tablet or a smartphone, stroll through the city with 12 mini-games and 1 enigma to
solve. A cultural and fun trip of approx. 2 h. Free game download from Apple Store and
Google Play. Tablets available for hire from the Tourist Information Centre 5€.
But the pink town also flaunts its Renaissance charm and mineral volutes to seduce
lovers. Declare your undying love at the top of the Tour des Echevins [Tower of
the Aldermen], spend the night in a 3 star hotel and enjoy access to the spa to get
pampered: this is the romantic stay "Rose Princesse" [pink princess] that the Tourist
Information Centre proposes.
Different direction: from the status of lover to nature lover! At a few kilometres
of Luxueil, at the foot of the Vosges mountain range, we put on our hiking shoes
to discover forests, fields and orchards of the region called Voge. At Fougerolles,
between forests and brooks, the red stone path unveils impressive sandstone cliffs.
But there is more pink here: in the cherries of the region of Fougerolles. From the
Eco Cherry museum via countless orchards, package and a la carte trips and hiking
circuits.
> www.luxeuil.fr
> www.otsi-fougerolles.net
Listen
• Music & Memory: pink
sandstone as a Baroque theatre
Every summer, for the past 23 years already,
Baroque music is especially highlighted in the
churches, chapels and on pop-up stages in
the Region of the Thousand Lakes : this is the
festival Musique & Mémoire, in Haute-Saône.
From 15 to 31 July 2016, it welcomes the
following musical ensembles: Les Timbres,
Les Cyclopes and Allias Mens.
> www.musetmemoire.com
Belfort turns your cheeks pink
Belfort can be explored on a bicycle, nose in the wind. The City of the
Lion was granted the label "Cyclo-tourism City and Region" for the quality
of its animation, welcome, services and equipment adapted to cycling.
Located next to Switzerland, Belfort is connected to the Suissemobile
network (3000 km) with the francovelosuisse, and to Eurovelo6; a
delight for great travellers. In the north of the Region, athletes can ride
the legendary mountain passes from the Tour de France to the Ballon
d'Alsace and the Planche des Belles-Filles. Returning to the base of the
lion of Bartholdi for a stroll through the alleys of the Old Town. A walk
tinted by pink sandstone, like the Saint Christophe cathedral and the
Place d'Armes, the heart of this pretty area. With the family, we stay in
the saddle on the way to the nautical base of Malsaucy or to ride on one
of the numerous cycling paths of the Belfort region.
Even more pink cheeks when entering the citadel... With the family, and
armed with an audio guide, the adventure can start. Stealthily advancing
in the large underground passage, we are propelled in the time and
history of Belfort. Following the enigma and games, and with the help of
Max, the peregrine falcon, we encounter Vauban, the architect of Louis
XVI, D’Artagnan, Princess Catherine of Bourgogne or colonel DenfertRochereau, under the attentive gaze of the lion. Thrilling!
After all that effort and to recover from your emotions, set off to the
industrial district of Belfort for a break at « Au petit répit d’Isana ». A
magical location for ... a nap!
Because it is not reserved to children or old age pensioners, because
its benefits are unanimously recognised, we take a rest of 15, 30 or 60
minutes in this siesta bar. A unique concept in the region, where you
will find a garden, lounges with a cosy atmosphere, deckchairs and
waterbeds, a kitchen corner, a bar serving fruits juices and smoothies
with anti-stress, soothing or tonic properties. It is here, unashamedly,
that you DE-STRESS and see life through pink-tinted glasses again!
> www.aurepitdisana.com
> www.belfort-tourisme.com
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Green out for
a ride
It undoubtedly is one of the favourite colours in Franche-Comté! Green.
Nature, plants, chlorophyll, oxygen and even hope or lucky charm: it is all this and more and provides the
vital and precious force of our region. Besides the great routes like the Grandes Traversées du Jura (GTJ)
or the paths of Petites et Grandes Randonnées (PR et GR) that criss-cross the region, other green dots
accentuate Franche-Comté in 2016. Discoveries.
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Ride around
Feel like a little cycling trip in Besançon? Some fifteen routes sneak
into the Doubs valley around the river and on the cycling itinerary
Eurovelo6. Half-day or day circuits can be downloaded from the Grand
Besançon website.
> www.grandbesancon.fr/rando
Cycling: welcome in Haute-Saône
Haute-Saône, a cycling land. A reality. And not only for yellow, green
or dotted tricot wearers and supporters of the Tour de France. All the
cyclo-tourists are pampered here with the creation of the Velo Bienvenue label that distinguishes accommodation, tourist sites, tourist
information centres and cycle hire points.
> www.balade-haute-saone.fr
To travel
The Path of the Diots du Jura
The Path of the Diots du Jura is a family hike of 11 km, with 12
milestones, to understand everything about the landscape, nature and
gastronomy heritage of the region. At Septmoncel, at the locality Les
Clavières. After the name of the butcher who inspired this path!
> www.septmoncel.fr
• Drugeon & Dragon
At the Rivière-Drugeon, this path designed like
a treasure hunt is a thrilling adventure for the
whole family. Looking for the fibula with the
two dragons, the village remembers its past as
a powerful lordship and was the birthplace of
Reverend Father Clement in 1829, the inventor
of.. the clementine!
> www.frasnedrugeon-cfd.fr
The cow shepherd has his path
Agro-pastoralism is one of the major architects of the Jura mountain
range. Landscape of pre-forests, dry stone walls, biodiversity are
the work of Mother nature but of shepherds too. A heritage that this
interpretation path of 5.5 km and 13 milestones proposes to travel,
see and understand, starting from Chantegrue.
> www.cpiehautdoubs.org
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To test
• Ludy Park in Morbier
Pump Track, 4 cross, trial or jump : jump on
your mountain bike, get started and have a
blast! Ideal for beginners or for improving
personal skills, the Ludy Park, initially designed
for 5-16 year-olds, is also open to adults.
A good training ground before tackling the
more demanding track of the Bike Park of
Longchaumois.
> www.haut-jura.com
• Accro viaduc :
warning strong thrills !
At Villards d’Héria, the viaduct provides (very)
strong sensations in full safety. 72 metres
high, 200 metres of zip lines and secure
circuits make the accro-viaduct accessible to
the whole family.
> www.accropont.com
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Hikes, waterfalls and
know-how
Near Saint-Claude, nature and know-how inspire new hiking circuits.
In the Tacon valley, you walk in the footsteps of Ulysse Dalloz, a miller
in the village of Bouchoux. From the Waterfall of the Aval Mill, the
2h30 hike opens onto breath-taking panoramas and tells us the life of
an old mountain village. After rural life, we zoom in on the craftsmen;
hikes of 2,3,4 or 5 days propose a sporty approach of the typical
know-how of the Haut-Jura. From one farm to the next, you walk in
splendid surroundings and you gain a better understanding of the
life of the local people. Farmers in summer, they cut wood, horn or
precious stones for the entrepreneurs of the Saint Claude valley and
neighbouring Switzerland during the long winter months.
> www.saint-claude-haut-jura.com
From Sepia to
Ultraviolet
The charm of images from the past and past
expertise here stands shoulder to shoulder
with new technologies. Wood, metal, legends,
actions and materials, Franche-Comté claims its
traditions to push them into our century and to
transmit them to the younger generations.
The Comté clock in the Time
museum
It is a regional symbol: the Comté clock. It has paced life and
counted down the time in the houses of the region and throughout
France for almost three centuries. From the 17th century until the
present, its technical and design evolutions are narrated at the
Musée du temps in Besançon.
> Spring-summer 2016
> www.mdt.besancon.fr
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The other speciality of
Saint Claude
Of Saint Claude we know the pipes and the diamonds, but we are
less informed about that strange speciality of cobblestones in ox
bones (1). Their origin is said to date back to the turning tradition at
Saint Claude in medieval times. The craftsmen would use the bones
and more particularly the longer part of the bone. They threw away
the rest. The metastarses of the bovines where then placed on the
ground, at the entrance of the houses. Those cobblestones were said
to have anti-humidity properties. A dozen of houses still have those
special cobblestones in their entrances, hallways and at the bottom
of the stairs.
> www.juramusees.fr
To do
• The flea market of Belfort
celebrates its 50th birthday: every
first Sunday of the month, from March to
December, it is the big meeting point of
amateurs, collectors and onlookers of the
east of France. More than 200 exhibitors in
the streets and squares of the Old Town.
> www.belfort-tourisme.com
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Coffee & flea markets
Drinking tea or a coffee or a cool glass of white wine and considering
that you can buy that pretty cup you are drinking from, the retro chair
you are sitting in, the painting on the wall opposite you or the book
you read. A tea room and a flea market at the same time, we adore
the elegant and cosy atmosphere of the Passé Contemporain in
Morbier. In another style the Café-Brocante du Château in Colombier
plays the retro bar card.
> Le Passé contemporain, 67 route Blanche in Morbier (on the
road to les Rousses)
> La brocante du Château de Colombier (at 6 km from Vesoul on
the road of Luxeuil-les-Bains) - www.cafe-brocante.fr
the Museum of models for the feeding
and travelling of the world
The Musée des maquettes à nourrir et courir le monde [the Museum of models
for the feeding and travelling of the world] presents a unique collection of
farming machines, boats, airplanes, locomotives and motorcycles in XXS
size with incredibly accurate wooden models from 50 cm to 3 metres, built
by farmer-artist Marcel Yerly between 1945 and 1995, today completed with
metal creations by Jean Barillot. This really unusual exhibition is presented
by Claude and Nicole Millet in Clairvaux-les-Lacs. Open from Easter until
autumn.
> Tel. +33 (0)3 84 25 81 77
To do
• The future in sight:
The Musée de la lunette [the
spectacles museum] has a digital
interactive area where you can learn
everything and test contemporary
frames: collection, production, virtual
fitting.
> www.musee-lunette.fr
• Enamel to be shared:
The come-back of the drawers maker
from 1755 Morez has specialised
in enamel clock faces. But not only
that! Cemetery plates, street plates
and other advertising objects... After
having been replaced by synthetic
materials, enamel makes a comeback. And the Maison de l'Email
opens its doors to exhibitions,
workshops, courses.
> http://emailxl.blogspot.fr
The family Benoît-Gonin has been producing chests of drawers in the
tradition of drawers makers in Lajoux since 1829. From 2 to 154 drawers
of absolute perfection! After Claude Benoît-Gonin retired, he transmitted his
know-how to Bruno Marielle, an architect by trade. A real challenge! Tradition
but also innovation with the use of new materials and techniques and the
creation of a modern line under the brand name Les Brunettes®.
> www.benoitgonin.eu
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FIFTY SHADES
OF GREY
Rebellion: Besançon
Besançon, is of course the Citadel: 10 km of walls, half bastions, sentry
boxes, curtain walls and crescents. The fortress stretches over 12 hectares
and offers us a fabulous journey back in time. It is listed in the World
Heritage of the Unesco and is one of the masterpieces of the architect
Vauban. The Citadel is also the symbol of the rally of the city to the kingdom
of France, after decades of relentless resistance, and often tumultuous
combats and rebellion.
What the king has devastated...
Resist, rebel, fight and combat: Franche-Comté has never been subtle when it comes to defending its land
From 1519, via Charles V and the Habsburg that occupy it, Besançon is
Spanish. At the start of the 17th century, Louis XIII decides to annex the
untameable province to his kingdom. Richelieu takes over the direction of
operations in 1635. Ten years of war and destruction; but Franche Comté
resists. Louis XIV succeeds his father and launches a second offensive in
1668, then a third in 1674. Finally Besancon is defeated. In 1678, Spain
hands over Franche-Comté to Louis XIV. The Treaty of Nijmegen ends the
Spanish rule. The Sun King finally can shine over his new province and
Besancon.
and ideas.
...the architect rebuilds
In stones and ideals, the region still holds the living traces of its great thinkers, utopians, builders of
By sharing his strategic and military advice with Louis XIV, Vauban has
widely contributed to the success of the war offensives against FrancheComté and Besançon But the city stopped being angry with him a long time
ago as the great architect also is the father of its rebuilding and the author
of its most famous monument.
audacity and genius.
Here, at all times, we respect others, the differences, but always with fists in the air rather than handcuffed.
A Citadel of pleasure
Impregnable in the past, the Citadel today is a living and inhabited site:
you will find a museum space dedicated to Vauban here, a Museum of
resistance and deportation, an ethnographic museum of life in France
Comté, a zoological garden, an insectarium, an aquarium, a noctuarium and
a climatorium. And then there is that incredible history lesson in 3D and 360
projected on the walls of the Chapel Saint Etienne. A brand new multimedia
show designed as a gigantic historic fresco to immerse yourself in the
events that marked the Citadel and Besancon. Phenomenal !
> www.citadelle.com
> www.besancon-tourisme.com
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Resistance: Belfort
Whether French, Prussian or Austrian, the invaders never really managed to
get Belfort to bow down. The city was besieged three times in the 19th century.
But it resists every time. Belfort has conserved numerous testimonials of its
major strategic and military role in that proud and glorious past. First of all the
fortified city wall, the Citadel erected by Vauban and the famous lion by the
sculptor Bartholdi; the posture of the feline is a homage to the resistance of
the city under siege by the Prussians during the war of 1870. Colonel DenfertRochereau leads the movement. Hundred and three days after which the area
that corresponds with the current Territory of Belfort is then the only part of
France to remain French.
Originally the lion had to face the enemy, with its head to the west. But finally,
Bartholdi turned its back to the opponent, in an attitude full of disdain. But it
holds an arrow pointed at the German border in its paws.
Pink with rage
Bartholdi's lion, the walls, ramparts and fortifications as well as the facades
of the houses and monuments of the old town on which he stands guard, are
made of pink sandstone. Extracted from the neighbouring Vosges. A charming
sector of alleys and small squares, pretty design or vintage shops where the
Monument of the Three Sieges is also located. Bartholdi's last work It depicts
Legrand, Lecourbe and Denfert-Rochereau. The three officers here surround
4 characters: France carrying a cock, supporting the City of Belfort, holding a
sword, a young fighter and a little Alsatian girl.
New conquests
Past the bridges and the Savoureuse river, the city opens on the modern city
centre and the residential neighbourhoods that stretch to the gates of the
large industrial sites. Alstom, GE and their sub-contractors took Belfort and
its territory to the top of mechanical and microtechnical performance. Always
that sense of challenge!
The strongest
The tour of the forts unveils the fortified belt around the Territory of Belfort,
dotted with its original works that narrate the most illustrious pages of the
history of Belfort from medieval times to the late 19th century. From fort to
fort, the level of this original cultural walk is accessible to all. All in all, 90
kilometres of signposted paths to be hiked in stages, depending on your
ability. Amongst mountains, plains, woods and lakes, a tailor-made itinerary
to discover one of the smallest French departments.
> www.belfort-tourisme.com
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The revolt: The route of the abolitions
They have shown bravery, determination and audacity. Far removed from
the great schools of thought, the philosophers and the men of power,
in their countryside, the population of Franche-Comté have marked the
Great History with heroic acts that turned the whole humanity upside
down.
The roots of the Route for the abolition of slavery lay here.
On 19 March 1789, on the eve of the French revolution, the inhabitants
of Champagney, a small municipality of Haute Saone, meet in front of
the town hall and solemnly condemn slavery and the exploitation of
Humanity. They draw up article 29 of their list of demands. A founding
action of Human rights and also avant-garde as this is the eve of the
French Revolution. This commitment today is echoed in a museum: the
Maison de la Negritude. An essential stage in the Route of the abolition
of slavery.
We remain in the wings of the abolitions to visit the dizzy heights of the
Castle of Joux at la Cluse et Mijoux (Doubs) whose history is marked
by Toussaint Louverture. Born as a slave in Santo Domingo in 1743,
he becomes General Governor of his colony before fighting for the
independence of Haiti. The black general was a predecessor of the fight
for the abolition of slavery until he was imprisoned in the Castle of Joux
where he died on 7 April 1803. The site narrates his history and character.
"The habitants of Champagney cannot think of the suffering of the
negroes in the colonies without feeling the sharpest of pains in their
hearts"
Article 29 of the list of demands of Champagney, 19 March 1789
"By overturning me only the trunk of the tree for the Freedom of the
Blacks was felled in Santo Domingo, it will grow back by the roots as they
are deep and numerous."
Toussaint Louverture, 7 June 1802
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"When Toussaint Louverture came, it was to take the Declaration of the
Human Rights literally, it was to show that there is no racial pariah, that
there is no marginal country, that there is no exceptional people."
Aimé Césaire, the leader of the Negritude movement, holder of the International
Toussaint Louverture award, granted by the UNESCO.
Born in 2004, the « Route of the abolitions of slavery », is part of the
international project of the « Route of slavery » supported by the UN and
the UNESCO on the duty of remembrance and the version of the Law of
10 May 2001 adopted by France about « the recognition of the traffic of
slaves and slavery as a crime against humanity ».
> www.abolitions.org
From one century to the next, artists,
scientists,
sociologists,
architects,
writers,
philosophers,
athletes
or
entrepreneurs: the people of FrancheComte have the audacity gene in common.
A personality trait that propels them to the
forefront. With discretion and humility,
they leave their mark and the imprint of
their unusual personalities on history.
Louis Pasteur on his land
Personalities
from FrancheComte...without
frills
Louis Pasteur was born in Dole, lived in Arbois and maintained a strong bond
with Franche-Comté throughout his life.. A scientist and a benefactor of
humanity, he embodies the scholar par excellence. The land of Louis Pasteur
groups locations linked to Pasteur. Immerse yourself in his world and his
intimacy by visiting his homes in Dole and Arbois. From his bedroom to his
laboratory to the garden, his home still exudes the presence of Pasteur. The
former tannery of his father, in Dole, questions the space science takes in our
society. It is also in that location that the Pasteur Workshop is present: with
the family, you will have fun and fascinating experiences with the launch of a
pneumatic rocket, the microscopic fauna of the lakes or microbes. The Land
of Louis Pasteur is also a place for exchanges and debates around current
scientific matters (vaccines, epidemics, hygiene scandals...). That direction will
take its full dimension in a new contemporary location for scientific culture. In
Arbois the results of contemporary science in the fields explored by Pasteur
are presented in a spectacular and interactive way.
> www.terredelouispasteur.fr
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Gaspard de Moustier,
a perched and floating wood
empire
Jean-Léon Gérôme, Antiquity and
the East on a plate
Jean-Léon Gérôme was born in Vesoul in 1824. The son-in-law of a
famous art dealer, Gérôme lived in opulence and social recognition,
continuously producing ultra academic paintings, tinted by antique
history and eastern influences. The trend was a hit with American
collectors and gallery owners during the lifetime of the artist. In
cinema, to represent Antiquity, the film makers draw from scenes,
backdrops and postures depicted by Gérôme. Guazzoni for “Quo
vadis ?” (1912), Wyler for “Ben Hur” (1959) or Ridley Scott for
“Gladiator” and “Exodus”. Member of the Academy of Fine Arts, the
Museum of Vesoul dedicates a permanent exhibition to him.
> www.ot-vesoul.fr
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He is handsome, young, smart, enthusiastic and cheerful. But
above all he is a daring entrepreneur, whilst being respectful of
the family heritage. After the huge success of the Cabanes des
Grands Lacs in Haute-Saône and a floating castle with a Nordic
bath on the terrace in 2016, Gaspard de Moustier opens 11 huts
on the location of the lake of Verchat Joncherey in the Land
of Belfort. But there is more! Gaspard becomes the director of
the Golf in Bournel with the aim of making it the most beautiful
green in the East of France…
> www.cabanesdesgrandslacs.com
> www.bournel.com
Lor Obert shines and lights
She wears Converse sneakers, baggy jeans, spiky hair, her hands are
full of rust, she looks like a fine arts student and she has a smile
that stops traffic. In her workshop hidden in an alley in Ornans, Lor
sparkles more than all her chandeliers and lamps put together. On
the walls, on the tables, on the shelves: they are wires everywhere,
bits of metal, cardboard, tools. That morning, on the floor, a huge pile
of bolts and nuts. "Did they fall? - No no. I often work on the floor,
African-style. That balances what I hang up." This young woman is a
metal worker, electrician, designer at the same time. She renovates
and creates exceptional lamps for Historical Monuments, architects
for France, individuals and churches.
> De Lor à la Lumière, Lor Obert - Ornans
> Tel. +33 (0)3 81 83 32 45
Must-see
• Spotlight on Le Corbusier
Thibaut Pinot,
a great cyclist
Philippe Brame, contemporary photographer
followed « In the footsteps of Lucien Hervé »,
appointed photographer of Le Corbusier from
1950, to produce strong images, essentially in
black and white, shot at solstice and equinox
times.
Born in 1990 in Mélisey, in Haute-Saône, Thibaut today is a young
champion of renown in the world of cycling. In 2010, he becomes
professional. In 2015 he wins the legendary leg of Alpe d'Huez.
Franche-Comté impatiently awaits the 2016 race to support its
favourite champion. A champion to keep an eye on!
Exhibitions, conferences, animations, guided
tours, it is the Top Exhibition of 2016 in
Ronchamp.
> https://twitter.com/thibautpinot
> www.collinenotredameduhaut.com
• Gustave Courbet takes his summer
quarters
Romuald Bertrand,
a trendy fashion designer
He is 25 years old, has audacity and talent, and nothing stops him.
As a fashion designer, Romuald Bertrand tallies up collections and
success. Evening and wedding gowns, stage clothing: the young
designer definitely has a sense and passion for show. At the election
of Miss France 2015 he paid homage to his Franche-Comte roots
by creating the dress for Miss Franche-Comte, Anne Mathilde Cali.
A great success! The Election Committee of Miss France entrusted
him with the production of the dress of Miss France 2015, Camille
Cerf, for the Miss Universe 2015 competition in Miami.
> www.romuald-bertrand-cc.fr
From July to September, the Courbet Museum
in Ornans proposes an exhibition organised in
partnership with the Louvre Museum « French
landscape painting from Claude
Gellée to Courbet ». Drawings
and collections of the Louvre
take up residence on the
banks of the Loue.
> www.musee-courbet.fr
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The 5 colours of
the route
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2
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- Road to Compostella and Via Francigena
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- The Jura breakaway
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- The smuggling routes
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- River tourism on the Doubs
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- Circuits of the southern Vosges
Web site:
http://walking.franche-comte.org/
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Savours and colours
TThe yellow of the Jura and Comté wines. The red of the
FFougerolles cherries, the raspberries and the tomatoes
iin the garden. The silver sparkle of the trout in our rivvers. The green of the plants that inspire our cooking
aand colour our glasses of absinth. The gold of our beers
aand the awards bestowed on our chefs. Franche-Comté
rreally shows you all its true savours!
Tant & si bon,
a new dairy store!
Tant & si bon is a new style dairy store. A place where they like
to "welcome you and tell stories". That is how Laurent Mirey
defines his concept. Beautiful and tasty stories. The stars of
course are the cheeses from Franche-Comté, but also other
French cheeses. And the little extra: while you enjoy a cheese or
a craft beer, you can charge your mobile and browse the internet
and escape in images to the fields of Franche-Comté.
> Tant & si bon in Besançon
> www.tantetsibon.com
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The Paul Devoille distillery distils
a new Label
That of an enterprise of Living Heritage, granted by the Minister of Economy
and Industry that rewards excellent craftsmanship here. Founded in 1859
in Fougerolles, the AOC Kirsch region, the Paul Devoille distillery produces
spirits, liquors, absinths, creams, aperitifs and fruit brandies following the
great craft traditions.
> Distillerie Paul Devoille
> www.devoille.com
Weekend of the Perched Cat in Dole
Were Delphine and Marinette, the heroines of the Tales of the Perched
Cat by Marcel Aymé greedy? You bet! And they inspired the name of this
great heritage and savour weekend. Cooking demonstrations, seminars,
tastings, meetings with producers and chefs, competitions. Dole will be
the city of all delights for 3 days.
> Late September in Dole
> www.weekend-gourmand-dole.fr
Drinking, laughing and eating at
the Café bohème
Mathieu Bertrand, a young 30 year-old chef underlines that beautiful age
with solid technical maturity and that hint of audacity that incites you to
make the Café Bohème your regular 'canteen'. Regardless of the dish,
there is that little plus that makes all the difference. An Asian touch in the
seasoning, all dente seasonal vegetables, shellfish broth, Espelette chillies:
from the first to the last bite , the young chef knows how to turn us into
addicts.
> Café Bohème in Besançon
> Tel. +33 (0)3 81 59 92 31
L’Estaminet
It was a bit of a crazy challenge to move into the oldest grocery store
in France and transform it into a new living location. L'Estaminet
has won the bet. It is a new beer and wine bar where you can eat a
flambéed quiche and spend a pleasant evening. And if you need to find
something to talk about, you can challenge the neighbouring table to
count the lions present on the premises...
> L’Estaminet in Belfort
> Tel. +33 (0)3 70 92 39 83
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Déjeuner sur l’herbe
A lunch on the grass in all seasons - a dream! And almost a reality in this
restaurant based on vegetables and fresh produce. And the garden also
provides a beautiful view and a terrace on the Savoureuse river. Pure
escapism.
> Déjeuner sur l’herbe in Belfort
> Tel. +33 (0)6 52 70 75 20 - +33 (0)9 83 79 38 64
Le Grain de Sel in Dole
Aurélien is the young chef of this great kitchen. Originating from the
region, he learned the trade with a few big names in French cuisine such as
Bernard Loiseau and Romuald Fassenet. Love at first sight for the summer
menu: the succulent whitefish (from the Leman lake) with sesame seeds
and radish sprouts, crispy vegetables and vinaigrette with brown shrimp.
> Grain de sel in Dole
> www.restaurant-graindesel.fr
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la Rôtisserie
Can you smell it? That lovely smell of roasting chicken... we are in the
Rivotte sector, at the foot of the Citadel of Vauban. An establishment that
does not just carry the name: this is a rotisserie, a real one. With a fire,
roasting spit, copper pot etc! Here, quality chickens, beef ribs, knuckle of
pork and andouillettes are browning on the fire. And of course everything is
home-made - including the desserts and the first courses. To be savoured
here or to take away. And on Sunday morning there is a small market that
proposes the dishes of the Rotisserie in addition to regional produce.
> La Rôtisserie Vauban in Besançon
> www.rotisserie-vauban.fr
Le Local in Dole
100% fresh regional produce: that is the motto of restaurant Le Local.
Located on the bank of the Canal des Tanneurs, Le Local is undoubtedly
one of the prettiest terraces in the region. The former tanner's mill managed
to preserve the industrial spirit that makes the place so charming. Wood,
bricks, concrete, metal, vintage furniture, old vinyl records as placemats: the
atmosphere is very special here. Quirky and authentic.
> Le Local in Dole
> Tel. +33 (0)3 84 72 17 49
Macaroons with Ludovic Maire
Macaroons have their own championship... and their champions! Among
them, Ludovic Maire, pastry chef in Belfort, is an expert of the discipline:
he is the runner-up champion of France! Mojito, banana & avocado, lychee
and raspberries, pineapple & 4 spices, pistachio & griotte cherries, … in
other words, Ludovic proposes us something for all tastes. But even better,
the chef organises workshops to learn some of the pastry chefs' secrets.
> Côté Sucré in Belfort
> Tel. +33 (0)3 84 21 56 51
Chez ma sœur
Green velvet and light wood on a black background, a cosy, elegant but
down-to-earth location for this pretty tea room. A few regional specialities
and dish of the day: Chez ma sœur [At my sister's] everything is made
with passion. Sylvie recommends scallops with a mango sauce and a leek
julienne bought on the market, lemon tart or ice cream muffin? At the time
of the aperitif you will find the regional cooked meats and cheese platter
hard to resist.
> Chez ma sœur in Pontarlier
> www.chezmasoeur.com
Cheese 24/7
Because leaving a real cheese amateur out of Comté or Morbier just won't
do, the cheese shop Sancey-Richard has invented the Distribfrais. An
automatic 24/7 vending machine with the best regional cheeses.
No longer the stress of opening times, from now on you can stock up at
any time of the day.
> In Métabief and Jougne - www.fromageriedumontdor.com
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Comté show
In Thoiria, at the heart of the region of the Jura lakes, Sylvain RobezMasson makes the Comté cheese like in the past: on the wood fire. He
is the last cheesemaker in Franche-Comté to work like that. An ancient
method that he shares in the workshop of that cheese factory where
nothing has changed for more than 100 years. Here, you visit and hear
the stories about the heritage before sampling it.
> 1900 Fruitière (cheese factory) of Thoiria
> Tel. +33 (0)3 84 25 85 43
20 years Percée (opening)
The Opening of the Vin Jaune (yellow wine) is as legendary an event
as the celebrated wine at that big festival since ... 20 years! This year,
on 6 and 7 February, Lons-le-Saunier welcomes the 20th Opening of
the Yellow Wine. The event will be unique.
> www.percee-du-vin-jaune.com
L’Amphitryon
At the centre of a charming village in Haute-Saône, labelled Petite
Cité Comtoise de Caractère, the Amphytrion restaurant welcomes
you in a picturesque former vicarage. The owners are attentive hosts,
obsessed with pretty plates.
> L’Amphitryon in Fondremand
> Tel. +33 (0)3 84 78 99 10
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Nocturnal blues &
moon colours
Choosing your dream holiday in FrancheComté: a sturdy building in the countryside,
a vintage workshop, a residence with
History-drenched walls, an ecological
lodge on the shore of a lake. And then,
finally, that lovely feeling of sliding into
fresh sheets...
l’Ombre du Château
Cathy and Pierre Basso-Moro's house is filled with a beautiful southern accent and a cheerful holiday scent. But we are in Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne, FrancheComté The couple fell in love with this 17th century house. They created five guest rooms named after the rivers in the region: the Lison, Doubs, Loue, le
Verneau and Archange rooms that open on to the terrace and the garden. Let's not forget mentioning that Pierre is the Michelin starred-chef of the Chateau
de Germigney, a stone's throw away. Colours and flavours are present.
The dream house can even be rented as a whole.
> L’Ombre du Château - B & B and gîte in Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne
> www.ombre-du-chateau-maison-hotes-nans-sous-sainte-anne-doubs.fr
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Dreamy
• Gîte le 13 40 at Blamont
Facing the hills of Lomont, the village of
Blamont is located between the Montbéliard
region and Switzerland. This ultra spacious
modern house opens on to 10 acres of fenced
off land, with a terrace and games for the
children. Ideal for families. Up to 8 persons.
> http://gitele1340.free.fr/
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l’Atelier de Donat
le Balcon du Prince
We are on the shores of the lake Saint-Point, in Malbuisson, in a former
carpenter’s workshop where ... barges where made. To sail on the lake!
The location has conserved the name of the wood craftsman, Donat, and
his spirit. Stone and raw wood, metal, recycled tools and work benches:
a vintage and workshop feel that perfectly suits the atmosphere and the
concept.
In the kitchen, a woman: Raphaëlle Vernier, the owner of the place. Trained
by the chef Ducasse, she proposes generous meals based on market
and regional produce. First and foremost bass and whitefish of the lake.
Simply.
L’Atelier de Donat is also a hotel: 7 spacious and modern suites with high
range equipment. The carefully selected decoration creates the identity
of the place.
At the foot of the hotel, a lounge terrace and.. the beach of the lake!
> L’Atelier de Donat - Hotel-Restaurant in Malbuisson
> www.latelierdedonat.com
At the centre of Montbéliard, enjoy an amazing journey back in time…
Push the door of this Renaissance building, constructed during the reign
of Frederic I, Prince of Wurtemberg, in the 16th century and located at a
stone's throw of the Saint Martin Temple, the oldest Lutheran church in
France. This beautiful location presents two extremely charming rooms:
the Eberhardine suite and the Louis-Christophe room. Louis XV furniture,
delicate curtains, chocolate and mauve coloured walls, ... all you need for
romantic dreams in this decor charged with history. From your sculpted
wooden balcony you have the best seat in the house to see Montbeliard,
the City of Princes, wake up in the morning.
> Le Balcon du Prince - two B&B rooms in Montbéliard
> www.le-balcon-du-prince.com
Realise
your dreams
• Pic et Perches
On the banks of the Cuisance, at the location
of the former cardboard factory of Mesnay,
at a few minutes of Arbois, 5 Inuit tents and 2
tepees as a base camp for a total immersion
in nature, and to be in prime position to
observe what goes on in the trees nearby.
It is the new concept of Pics et Perches, an
educational environmental association.
> www.picetperches.fr
• Design en Lodge
le Bellui’s
Humour, common sense, good taste: that is what you will remember from this fresh and bright B&B, recently opened at
the centre of the Les Rousses resort. Sandrine, Christian and their two children, Victor and Anna, have fully renovated
this old hotel that already welcomed visitors in 1800. 4 rooms and suites come with beautiful Haut-Jura inspired
themes: « The world of Marguerite », the iconic cow of the region, the Montbéliarde ; « the Morézienne », a homage to the
neighbouring village where spectacles where made; « Wood in all its states » covers this cosy nest with contemporary
grey tavaillons (fine regional wooden tiles). And finally, "Along the Water" that rocks the night with the babbling of the
brooks and lights up the decor with subtle aquatic transparencies. Bellui’s is visited both by couples and families who
enjoy the great atmosphere to the full, both in winter and summer.
> At Bellui’s – four guest rooms at Les Rousses
> http://lesbelluis.com
4 design-style chalets and 2 canvas lodge
tents on stilts: escapism guaranteed as a
couple or with your tribe, between Besancon
and Vesoul, on the shore of the Faïencerie in
Rioz.
> http://camping.rioz.fr
• Villa della Robia
The Bellini and Tolède, 2 B&Bs that
successfully mix modern style and the
splendour of the Italian Renaissance. In a
late 18th century building, at the heart of the
Petite Cité Comtoise de Caractère of Gy.
> www.facebook.com/villadellarobbia
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The white of Franche-Comté is of course that of the snow that clothes our mountain ranges, from the
tops of the Vosges to those of the Jura and brings us closer in heart and spirit to the great Nordic myths.
It is also that, more confidential but equally fascinating, of the salt that wells up from the earth, carried
by the saline waters. In the past coveted by the world leaders, the white gold today is appreciated for its
thermal properties and the amazing heritage it left us.
The White
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Saviour the salt
of life here
The Grand Hôtel des Bains *** recently
renovated had a design makeover, but has
lost nothing of its old fashioned charm. The
spacious rooms have the colours of the
great French thermal resorts and reaffirm
the leisure vocation of the establishment,
located at the centre of the thermal resort
of
o the Jura. For lunch or dinner the cuisine
seduces
the gourmets and the charm acts on
s
two
t atmospheres: contemporary gastropub
or
o 19th century restaurant. And for absolute
relaxation, the house proposes a Spa &
Fitness area and themed packages.
> www.hotel-des-bains.fr
At the Spa of revival
The water sources a wealth of minerals and oligo-elements in the soil
and the rocks of the Jura mountain range. Salins-les-Bains exploits this
richness since the 13th century to trade them and distil the benefits
of the rock salt in its spas. Natural salted water used for articular
troubles and anxiety in particular. But the spas of Salins les Bains also
are a tonic and wellness destination for all.
And the event in 2016: the spa resort receives a new setting.
In the heights of the city, an area of 2800 m2 fits the relief of the Fort
Belin hill.
The space, the light and the overhead views of the surrounding
landscapes have influenced the design of this ambitious project.
As soon as you enter the reception hall, the eye wanders to the thermal
fun pool equipped with bubbling benches, jacuzzi and against the
current river. A wellness and beauty zone with hammams, saunas and
caldarium-type pools as well as seven beauty treatment booths.
The treatment and health zone benefits from high quality equipment
that exploit the quality of the thermal water of the resort.
The wood, another treasure of the Jura mountains gives this very
contemporary unit the warm touch which makes you feel at ease at the
new Spa of Salins-les-Bains.
> www.thermes-salins.com
> www.salins-les-bains.com
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The area of the Polar Worlds
At the beginning there was the Paul-Emile Victor Polar centre
of Prémanon. A museum space and a living location dedicated
Eco-friendly
After thirteen years of studying, sketches, outlines, negotiations, work
The Jura architects Gilles Reichardt and Gilles Ferreux have designed
to the poles, originated and inspired by the Jura roots of Paul-
and passion...the Espace des Mondes Polaires finally opens its doors to
the project according to a constructive bio-climatic strategy with
Emile Victor in 1989. In 2003, Jean-Christophe Victor, son of the
the public.
the aim of energy autonomy and a perfect landscape integration
explorer and Stéphane Niveau, director of the Polar Centre of
We are in Prémanon, a small village of the Haut-Jura, at the centre of
of the building in the village. And the challenge was substantial as
Prémanon promote the idea of a new, larger and more complete
the resort of les Rousses. Why a polar museum here? First of all there
the purpose was to create a museum and supply a museum, an ice
and more ambitious structure. A simultaneously playful and
are the Jura origins of Paul-Emile Victor and his sincere attachment to
skating rink-arctic ice, a polar garden, a fun space, an educational
the region where he spent his youth. But there also is the coherence of
workshop, a restaurant, an auditorium, a tourist information centre, a
the image of the Jura with the ecological, eco-responsible and human
shop and a multi-purpose room with energy. Or 5300 m2 of buildings.
educational space around that polar theme that is so dear to them.
The project is launched.
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2016, the opening
stakes of the poles in general.
The Espace des
Mondes Polaires in a
few figures:
The project represents an overall
programme of approx. 5 300 m2 with among
others:
> 291 m2 reception zone (reception, shop,
tourist information office,...)
> 330 m2 restaurant
> 1 200 m2 museum
(area of temporary and permanent
exhibitions, school workshop and storage of
the collections)
> 1 200 m2 of ice skating rink-polar ice
Polar ice atmosphere
The great white, the icebergs, the polar ice, the polar bears, the penguins
and the terns, the northern lights and the great scientific expeditions: the
new Espace des Mondes Polaires makes us enter the postcard. A world
that makes us dream but also reflect on the great current climatic and
environmental challenges.
« The only thing you are sure
not to succeed is the one you
do not try »
Paul-Emile Victor
www.espace-des-mondes-polaires.org
www.montagnes-du-jura.fr
From dream to knowledge
Through its permanent and temporary exhibitions and its events (e.g.
the Week of the polar and mountain book, The festival of the polar and
mountain film or The festival of science), the Space of the Polar Worlds
will give the floor to explorers, scientists, contemporary artists; each
will bring its knowledge of those far away regions, a part of dreams
and imagination, as well as clarification so as to better understand the
human, environmental, economic challenges linked to the extremely
fragile balance of the planet.
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Terra Salina
The principle of Terra Salina is to follow the historic routes of the salt
for the discovery of the Unesco sites and French-Swiss spa resorts.
Between nature and heritage, this new original route combines the
salt exploitation and trade centres such as the Saline Royale of Arcet-Senans, the Grande Saline of Salins-les-Bains, on the French side
and the region of Yverdon-les-Bains, the Mine Foundation of Bex as
well as the old town of Bern on the Swiss side. To be explored on foot,
cycling or by car.
An interactive map enables you the create your itinerary and to plan
your personalised stay.
> www.terrasalina.eu
Industrial journey in Tavaux and Damparis
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It is a city in the city: the Solvay workers' city The Belgian group, the
world leader of the chemistry sector founded in 1863 by Ernest Solvay
was established here in 1927. To house its workforce, a first plan titled
"general lay-out of the housing" was supplied in 1928 by the architecture
department of the Solvay company in Brussels. Workers', foremen's and
engineers' houses pop up. Soon the city and life get organised: in total 265
twin houses, 11 apartment buildings, a school, a hospital and a church.
The initial plan included other constructions, including a house for the
director. This project was replaced with the acquisition of the "Clos de
Belvoye", in the neighbouring municipality of Damparis.
A very pretty property and a unique industrial heritage from now on open
to the public.
With the help of a local theatre company, you buy your return ticket to that
recent past where the factory represented a paradise of freedom for the
young generations originating from the rural world. An unusual guided
tour where you follow a farmer father who sees his son setting off to that
workers' city in search of a new life.
Immersion again, with another vision of the City as the "Clos de Belvoye"
has become a guesthouse.
> www.tourisme-paysdedole.fr
> www.leclosdebelvoye.fr
Stopping over
• In break mode on the Balane
This restaurant barge moored at the foot of the Citadel of
Besancon has preserved its industrial character and look,
warmed by design furniture and soft colours. The marketbased fresh menu is written on the slate and concocted
by Patrick Roy, a generous chef who knows his job, after
treating the population of Lons-le-Saunier to feasts for
years.
> La Balane in Besançon
> www.balane.fr
water blue
Of course there are the lakes, the waterfalls and the
brooks whose blueish water splashes the whole of
Franche-Comte. Running or still, inspiring, playful
or beneficial, water is everywhere. It is a pure
treasure. A treasure to be shared.
The Vog barge
'Life is but a long, tranquil river': it is written on the wall. Writing that
shapes a pretty wave and says it all about the contrasts of the location.
Beyond its peaceful silhouette, that barge has audacity and character!
Come rain, snow or shine in an azure blue sky, at lunch, aperitif or at
the end of the evening, Le Vog, moored in the port of Montbéliard, is a
promise of full escapism. A black and white decor oscillating between
rock, Baroque and glam. A menu that travels from Franche-Comté to
Thailand via the Mediterranean or the Coast of Brittany. Although the
Vog barge is securely moored to its anchor, it often has a wandering
mood... Come aboard !
> Vog Restaurant-wine bar in Montbéliard
> Tel. +33 (0)6 84 83 44 50
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Stopping over
• Immobile travel on the Vecchia
Rocked by the waves of the river, the night
will be sweet aboard the Vecchia. A boat
for two, which after being around for 110
years on the seas and rivers of the world
has lowered its anchor in Dole to welcome
guests. You?
> www.jura-tourism.com
• Having a break... river style
In the land of Belfort, at the gates of the
Sundgau and on the canal from the Rhône
to the Rhine, this is a charming place, at
two steps from the Eurovélo6 and in the
great outdoors! The river stop of MontreauxChateau is completely dedicated to yachting
and leisure, in order to finally slow down time.
You will find a campsite by the water here, a
restaurant on a barge and three comfortable
boats for a stay on the water from 1-7 days
for up to 8 persons, without any permit.
> www.fluvial-rhin-rhone.fr
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Runabout made in Dole
A little touch of Venice or the Riviera now floats in Dole. The city can now be
explored from the river and its canals in gleaming and golden wood vessels:
elegant electric boats with Riviera allure. They were designed and crafted by a
local craftsman Jose Vincent. One hour, two hours, as a picnic package, tea time
or even for the day, all you need to do is to book your boat to become captain for
a day. Each Runabout can welcome up to 6 persons and does not require any
permit. The city is beautiful seen from the water, dominated by the impressive
bell tower of the collegiate church and with views of : the quay Pasteur, the
Moulin des Ecorces, the Yachting harbour, the Garden of the Chevannes, the
former hospital and now media library. We are in the best seats.
> www.atelierjosevincent.fr
> www.tourisme-paysdedole.fr
Splash!
• Saint-Point: besides the lake!
Sports, leisure and well-being: these are
the ingredients of the brand new cocktail
proposed at the Lake of Saint-Point with the
nautical centre of Malbuisson : hydrotherapy,
jacuzzi, sauna, hammam and body care area,
indoor pools equipped with a laguna for
children and a slide, and finally fun and sporty
outdoor pools.
> www.malbuisson-les-lacs.com
• Fun and sports
The virtuous water of Velleminfroy conquers the world
The Velleminfroy could well become THE new health and well-being water.
A water with recognised mineral properties since 1828, when Dr Jacquez
discovered a small water flow by accident and quenched his thirst with it
during a walk in Haute-Saône, between Lure, Luxeuil-les-Bains and Vesoul. He
immediately noticed the beneficial effects on his body: the water of Vellimfroy
is purgative, diuretic and laxative.
It is only 30 years later that a more thorough tests are done on a sample, which
demonstrate an exceptional mineralisation of 3.15 g/litre.
After the approval of the Académie Impériale de Médecine on 29 December
1859, drilling work was started with the purpose of exploitation and sale to
the public.
A prosperous period follows for Velleminfroy : persons taking the waters flock
him from throughout Europe and the water is exported up to Algeria, Indochina
and America. But although the spring never runs dry, its exploitation ended
over the years due to the succession of owners.
It is only in 2004 that Paul Poulaillon, a company director acquires it. His
objective: bring that almost forgotten spring back to life and promote its
"miraculous properties".
The challenge is ready to be faced because in 2016 one of the waters with
the highest mineral content in France will again be bottled and distributed
throughout the world. As for the inhabitants of the village and its surroundings,
they can continue using their dear spring without limits on the historic site. The
spring is reputed to promote longevity.
> Spring, museum and restaurant in Velleminfroy.
> www.eaumineralevelleminfroy.fr
The aqua fun centre of Malsaucy is a new
playing area on the water, consisting of
inflatable evolutive structures: slides, swings,
climbing walls and aqua rollers. The centre
is accessible from 8 years of age to have fun
with friends!
> www.belfort-tourisme.com
• The Maison des Cascades
du Hérisson
Or rather its waterfalls. At the foot of the
spectacular Eventail waterfall, an educational
and fun area to understand everything and
know everything about geology and the
biodiversity of the site, its human exploitation
from medieval times to the 19th century,
but also its legends... To experience with the
family.
> www.cascades-du-herisson.fr
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Junior
shopping
• The tic-toc of Miss Anne
Miss Anne has a tactic to teach how to read the time:
telling stories!
Childhood pastel colours
Experience Franche-Comté with the eyes of a child,
absolute bliss! Hikes become fun and unforgettable
when they invite the imagination and magic at the turn
of a path, a waterfall or a castle tower. And because
there is no age limit to fun and dreams, we share those
soft pastels of Franche-Comté with the family.
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On each hand there is an animal moving at its own
speed: a tortoise for the hours, a sheep for the minutes
and a rabbit for the seconds. Facts to understand time
to which Miss Anne adds a nice story in a beautifully
illustrated book. A watchmaking concept, design and
production, 100% of Franche-Comté.
> www.mademoiselle-anne.fr
«Once upon a time there was… the Castle of Joux»
Perched on its rock, the Castle of Joux looks like a fairy-tale castle! That's why princesses in bobby socks and knights in short trousers will
adore the site. Fun and interactive tours are tailor-made for them. We start with the fairy-tale tours. The prince or the princess of the Castle
welcomes us in person and takes us to the magic universe of the fairy tales and legends of Joux. Watch out, there, behind that rampart: a
dragon! A walk of approx. 1h15 for the 3-5 year-olds.
"Stop thief! Stop thief!" shout the inhabitants of the fortress. A very precious object was stolen from them. Valiant knights and brave little
princesses are called for help to find their possessions in the labyrinths of the Castle (for 5-7 year-olds). Finally, a treasure hunt awaits our
trainee treasure hunters 7 years old and over: two hours to find clues, decode the secret messages and the treasure chest of the Castle!
> www.chateaudejoux.com
The secret of the Moyamoyas
We are in Saint-Hymetière, in the Jura mountains. Here, in the
greatest secret lives the Moyamoyas people: small creatures who are
invisible to men, who spend their time engraving white stones and
sculpting dream clouds... Actually quite a peaceful life.
Our adventure starts with Esfandyar, a great archer originating
from the East, who, once a year, pierces the clouds with his bows
so abundant dreams pour out on earth. But, although he is smart,
the great archer has forgotten the secret code of passage to join the
Moyamoyas. He needs help! Equipped with a special kit, our budding
adventurers (and their parents) will resolve a series of enigmas to
guide Esfandyar. An adventure that takes us to the Romanesque
church of Saint Hymetière at the cave of the Caborne du Bœuf, via
the Moss forest and its waterfalls. Much more fun than a simple
church visit and a walk in the forest!
The Sesame bag for this adventure that takes approx. 2 hours is for
sale at 13€ in numerous shops in the region. Accessible from 6 years
and over.
> www.aventure-jeux.petitemontagne.fr
Imagination
on the go
• Discovering...
the Citadel of Besancon
The 7-12 year-olds will see and experience a big
monument of Franche-Comté differently with
the help of Louise, a curious girl, the heroin of a
brand new discovery booklet that guides them
throughout their visit. Building secrets, soldiers'
life, wings of the zoological park: Vauban's
masterpiece will no longer hold secrets for
them. 1.50 € at the Citadel shop.
> www.citadelle.com
• Time at the Museum
of Comté houses
The great escape
« The Key of the Bastion » in Belfort is a new « live escape game » to be
experienced as a team! Immerse yourself in the heart of the history of
the fortifications of the City of the lion. The centre of the city defence:
the Tower 27. A bastion that hides treasures of architectural ingenuity
and it is here, in Vauban's office, that your team is challenged. The
objective: to get out. Piercing the mysteries of the room in less than
60 minutes flat to free yourself. Team spirit, logics, deduction and
imagination: those are the keys to your escape. Capacity for 2 to 5
persons. The players are welcomed by a guide who explains the rules
of the game. Players under 16 years of age must be accompanied.
> www.belfort-tourisme.com
> www.lacledubastion.com
« Time » is an immersive journey in time and
space, accessible via a tablet or smartphone.
The tool provides access to geolocalised
contents with 8 milestones disseminated on the
site: enhanced reality, maps, videos and photos.
It's great! The game places you in the skin of
a child and its daily life in the past. Enigmas
and discoveries to explore this large outdoor
Museum in a different way.
> www.maisons-comtoises.org
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• De kerstlichten
To share in the delights of a Comté
Christmas, Montbéliard offers its visitors the
illuminated magic of the city during Advent.
The air filled with the smell of gingerbread,
and as dusk falls, the city comes alight
with the 65,000 bulbs of Christmas Lights.
The Christmas market comes alive with
its thousands of visitors, and around each
corner there are acrobats, ponies, horsedrawn carriages, Aunt Airie and her donkey…
> From 26 November to 24 December 2016
> www.lumieres-de-noel.fr
• The 16th Absinthiades
From 2001, in Pontarlier, each first
weekend of October, collectors of
absinth-related objects of the whole
world meet here for a unique global
event: the Absinthiades. Exhibitions,
conferences, shows, tastings,
collectables, culinary discoveries and
a cabaret evening... The legend of
the green fairy is alive and well!
> www.routedelabsinthe.com
> www.admdp.com
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Celebrations,
events and
festivals:
we set the
tone
Throughout the year, from north to south
and from east to west Franche-Comté
proposes animations, you can find the
complete events calendar on
www.en.franche-comte.org
• The FIMU is 30 years
old!
• The Music Festival
of Haut-Jura
It is the age of reason! And the
promise of an even more beautiful
edition Classic, blues, rock, jazz,
world music: that is the recipe for
success of this university music
festival that unites the whole
world at the base of Bartholdi's
lion and 80 000 persons in 4 days.
2500 musicians of thirty countries
and more than 250 free concerts.
Party !!
Recitals of ancient music in unique
locations between Switzerland and France
are the principle of this festival celebrated
in 2016, 31st edition. Cathedrals, chapels,
museums: Romanesque, Baroque or
modern buildings echo the vocal and
instrumental talents of international artists
in an eclectic and excellent programme.
> June 2016
> www.festivalmusiquehautjura.com
> From 3 to 16 May 2016
> www.fimu.com
• Circuses and Fanfares
in Dole
• 22nd Festival of
Asian Film
In the streets, the neighbourhoods,
quays, squares and bars of Dole,
artists from all corners of the earth
enliven the city for a weekend of
festivities. To make children from 0 to
102 years-old sing, dance, laugh and
dream.
Vesoul shines the spotlights on film
from Asia. This festival today is a
reference and provides an unusual
or even unique occasion to watch
cinematographic masterpieces
from faraway origins or watch them
again and to meet their authors
and actors. A fabulous passport for
amazing journeys.
> On 14 & 15 May 2016
> www.cirqueetfanfaresadole.com
> From 3 to 10 February 2016
> www.cinemas-asie.com
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Coming to the Franche-Comté!
Do you want to come to the Franche-Comte? Nothing easier.
With one click or a phone call, the Regional Tourism Committee
of Franche-Comté will accompany you (almost) up to your arrival.
Pack your suitcase. We are expecting you.
Accommodation and stays everywhere
On the site www.en.franche-comte.org, the new aggregator compiles all the
offers of accommodation and stays of our partners, and will accompany you
in your selection up to checking its availability in real time, and go ahead with
booking online.
Do you need inspiration to formulate your stay?
• TGV connections /
TGV Rhine-Rhône
Franche-Comté
Daily from Paris (including the FrancoSwiss Lyria TGV) or Lille serving the
towns of: Besançon, Belfort, Dole, Frasne
and Montbéliard.
Information on the SNCF:
+33 (0)8 92 35 35 35 or
www.voyages-sncf.com
• Road links
Motorways A36 / A39 / A40 / A404 / A42
Lausanne-Vallorbe E23 / E25
• Air links
On the site www.en.franche-comte.org, a new tool will guide you in your
choice according to your profile and your fancies. Rainy day, with your family,
no car, good food or off the beaten track, whatever. Let us guide you!
Dole Jura Airport
T. +33 (0)3 84 72 04 26
www.aeroportdolejura.com
The Regional Contact Centre and its advisers for stays are
available:
Airport of Basel-Mulhouse-Fribourg
T. +33 (0)3 89 90 31 11
www.euroairport.com
• By e-mail info@franche-comte.org
• By telephone:
Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 12.30 and from 1.30 pm to 5 pm
Friday from 9 am to 12.30 and from 1.30 pm to 4 pm
In France and from abroad: 0033 (0)3 81 250 800
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
T. +33 (0)4 26 00 70 07
www.lyon.aeroport.fr
Geneva Airport
T. +41(0) 227 177 111
www.gva.ch
CREDITS / GRAPHIC DESIGN: Big Bang communication / WRITTEN BY: Anne Chauveau / PHOTOGRAPHIC CREDITS: Laurent Cheviet / Les Chemins de la Contrebande, Citadelle de Besançon – Patrimoine Mondial, office de Tourisme
d’Arbois, Thermes de Luxeuil-les-Bains, Maxime COQUARD & Elisa DETREZ @Bestjobers, Michel Joly, Destination 70, Stéphane Godin, Accroc Pont, Ville de Besançon, Eric Chatelain, Maison du Tourisme de Belfort / Philippe Martin, CRT
de Franche-Comté, Café Brocante de Colombier, Musée de la Lunette, Citadelle de Besançon / David Lefranc, Maison du Tourisme de Belfort / Philippe Mercier, Maison de la Négritude, Maison Louis Pasteur, Gaspard de Moustier, Musée
de Vesoul, Lorobet, Romuald Bertrand, Denis Bringard, CIGC, Sonia Chatelain, Jacques Monnin, Rôtisserie Vauban, Ecomusée de la Cerise / Jean-Baptiste MERILLOT, Institut Griottines, CIGC / Jean-Marc Baudet, Station les Rousses /
Stéphane Godin, À l'Ombre du Château / PHOTO & CETERA, L’atelier de Donat, Le Balcon du Prince, les Bellui’s, Gîte 13 40 à Blamont, Jean-Marc Baudet, Thermes de Salins-les-Bains, Grand Hôtel des Bains, Espace des Mondes Polaires,
Benjamin Becker, Armelle SOLELHAC, le Clos de Belvoye, Didier Lacroix, Atelier José Vincent, Source de Velleminfroy, Ville de Montbéliard / Denis Bretey, Route de l'Absinthe / Guillaume PERRET, Cirques et Fanfares de Dole, Festival de
Musique du Haut-Jura, Christian Michel-Brevot / Conseil départemental du Jura.