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Poudrey Chasm

Poudrey Chasm

Colossal dimensions Located in Etalans, just a fe...

Parc Naturel Régional du Haut-Jura

Parc Naturel Régional du Haut-Jura

Formed in 1986 around 37 villages, the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park today has 118 member villages. Situated halfway up the mountains, this is a lively, populated area. The Maison du Parc at Lajoux ...

Grande Saline de Salins-les-Bains (Salt Museum)

Grande Saline de Salins-les-Bains (Salt Museum)

Salt – A Long Mining Tradition Present in the Jur...

Saint-Claude Cathedral

Saint-Claude Cathedral

Ancient Origins More commonly known as Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, the Saint-Claude Cathedral is actually dedicated to the three Apostles: Peter, Paul and Andrew. Located in the heart of the town of Sai...

Haut-Jura

Haut-Jura

Ongoing Traditions This area is alive and active;...

Bugey Wines

Protected Vineyards Discreet by their very nature, the vineyards of the Bugey wines (AOC) cover 500 hectares, divided into three production areas: the Cerdon area and its steep slopes, the Montagnieu...

Caving

Caving

The Jura Mountains rest on the karstic relief of t...

Baume-les-Messieurs Waterfall

Baume-les-Messieurs Waterfall

A 100% Natural Waterfall Located at the bottom of...

Mont d’Or (Cheese)

Mont d’Or (Cheese)

Mont d'Or, An Authentic Mountain-Style Cheese Pro...

Watches and Clocks

Watches and Clocks

In the past, as winter numbed the Jura Mountains, farmers did not just sit and twiddle their thumbs! They worked using other, very specific skills, such as wood turning, marquetry, cutting precious st...

Blind Valley of Cerdon

Blind Valley of Cerdon

A Chaotic Geological Origin Here, the karstic str...

Nozeroy

Nozeroy is an old medieval town bursting with charm in the heart of the Jura Mountains. A City of Influence Towering over the valley from atop its hill, the small town of Nozeroy was very influ...