The “White Gold” of Salins-les-Bains
Nestled in the Jura Mountains, the Grande Saline of Salins-les-Bains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as a remarkable testament to more than 1,200 years of salt production
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Historic Abbey of Baume-les-Messieurs
The thousand-year-old Benedictine Abbey of Baume-les-Messieurs, located in the Jura, was among the most prosperous and influential religious institutions of the medieval period
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Cascades du Hérisson, a Jura gem
The Hérisson River, small but mighty The Cascades du Hérisson, yes, Hérisson as hedgehog, are among the most spectacular natural…
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Lake Chalain and the 7 Lakes
Lake Chalain is the largest of the 7 Lakes site in Jura an the second largest natural lake in France
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The 4 Lakes, Jura’s Little Scotland
The site of the 4 Lakes is part of a larger group known as the 7 Lakes, a region nicknamed Little Scotland of the Jura in 1825 for its untamed beauty
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Saint-Claude, the capital of pipe-making and diamond cutting
Saint-Claude, the world capital of pipe-making and diamond cutting, is also famous for its dramatic landscapes and natural wonders
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Hospices de Beaune – Jewel of Burgundy
The Hospices de Beaune, originally founded in the 15th century as a charitable almshouse and hospital for the poor, is globally renowned for its annual charity wine auction.
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Alesia Battle – Gallic War
The Battle of Alesia took place in Alise-sainte-Reine in 52BC and ended with the victory of Caesar over the Gallic chieftain Vercingetorix and his warriors
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Abbaye de Cluny – Medieval spiritual center
During the Middle Ages, the Abbaye de Cluny stood as a major spiritual and intellectual center, renowned throughout Europe for its complete independence from secular authority
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La Roche de Solutré, a geological marvel
La Roche de Solutré in Burgundy, a limestone spur considered a rare geological phenomenon and the site of major archaeological findings
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Bourgogne former administrative region
Bourgogne is part of Bourgone-Franche-Comté, one of the 13 new regions created by the territorial reform that took effect on January 1, 2016.
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Franche-Comté former administrative region
Franche-Comté is located in Eastern France, at the border with Switzerland and has been part of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region since January 1, 2016
