Colonne tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Chateau-Chalon at 15 km from Colonne
Visit Colonne: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsColonne is situated in the Jura department and Burgundy-Franche-Comté region.
Popular places to visit nearby include Chateau-Chalon at 15 km and Arbois at 15 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Colonne, France: places to visit and attractions
Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Colonne in Burgundy-Franche-Comté.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Chateau-Chalon
Most Beautiful Village at 15 km (direction south-south-east)One of the key reasons to visit the pretty village of Chateau-Chalon...
See Chateau-Chalon guide

Arbois
at 15 km (direction east)After exploring the old town centre in Arbois you can visit the...
See Arbois guide

Baume-les-Messieurs
Most Beautiful Village at 20 km (direction south-south-east)The attractive village of Baume-les-Messieurs is surrounded by cliffs and steep wooded...
See Baume-les-Messieurs guide

Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans
Heritage Site at 23 km (direction north-east), in the Doubs departmentThe Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans is an entire factory and living spaces...
See Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans guide

Lons-le-Saunier
at 23 km (direction south)Lons-le-Saunier is a traditional local town of the Franche-Comté region, well placed...
See Lons-le-Saunier guide

Salins-les-Bains
at 24 km (direction east)The salt mines at Salins-les-Bains operated from the 13th - 20th century...
See Salins-les-Bains guide

Dole
at 24 km (direction north-north-west)The Collegiale Church that dominates the town skyline is the principal attraction...
See Dole guide

Chateau de Cleron
Castle at 43 km (direction east-north-east), in the Doubs departmentThe gardens of the Chateau de Cleron can be seen next to...
See Chateau de Cleron guide

Pesmes
Most Beautiful Village at 44 km (direction east-north-east), in the Haute-Saone departmentThe quaint village of Pesmes is one of the prettiest in Franche-Comté...
See Pesmes guide

Ornans
at 50 km (direction east-north-east), in the Doubs departmentThe highlight of your visit to Ornans is the section along the...
See Ornans guide

Besancon
at 53 km (direction north-east), in the Doubs departmentThe citadel, cathedral and some impressive 16th century townhouses are among the...
See Besancon guide

Nuits-Saint-Georges
at 55 km (direction west-north-west), in the Cote d'Or departmentA quiet town, Nuits-Saint-Georges wil be part of your tour of the...
See Nuits-Saint-Georges guide

Dijon
at 64 km (direction north-west), in the Cote d'Or departmentThere is a remarkable range of interesting historic sites in Dijon, perhaps...
See Dijon guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Jura
Map of places to visit near Colonne
Markets in and near Colonne
- Arbois: market Friday (15km)
- Bletterans: market Tuesday (18km)
- Lons-le-Saunier: market Thursday all day (23km)
- Pierre-de-Bresse: market Monday (24km)
- Dole: market Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday (24km)
- Saint-Germain-du-Bois: market Saturday (29km)
- Champagnole: market Saturday (30km)
- Mervans: market Friday (31km)
- Clairvaux-les-Lacs: market Wednesday (37km)
- Auxonne: market Friday (37km)
Hotels near Colonne
More information about Colonne, Franche-Comte
Tourist attractions near Colonne, France
What to do at Colonne? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Colonne.
Heritage sites
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Chateau-Chalon (15km)
- Baume-les-Messieurs (20km)
National Monuments
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin des jeux du château d'Arlay (14km)
- Jardin à la Faulx (24km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
Sites of natural beauty
- Source - la Seille (16km)
- Lac de Chalain (29km)
- Confluence - Le Hérisson (29km)
- Lac de Chambly (32km)
- Forêt de la Joux (33km)
- Lac du Val (34km)
- Lac du Fioget (35km)
- Lac du Vernois (36km)
- Cascade de la Billaude (36km)
- Lac de Narlay (37km)
- Gorges de la Lemme (38km)
- Lac d'Ilay (38km)
- Lacs de Maclu (38km)
- Source - Le Hérisson (40km)
- Lac de Bonlieu (40km)
- Lacs d'Étival (46km)
- Lac de l'Abbaye (47km)
- Lac des Rousses (58km)
Towns of Art and history
- Arbois (15km)
- Salins-les-Bains (24km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Citadelle de Besançon (52km)
Geography and distances
Colonne is in the east of France at 23 kilometres from Lons-le-Saunier, the department capital (general information: Colonne is 325 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Colonne
Canton: Poligny
Arrondissement: Lons-le-Saunier
Department: Jura
Region: Franche-Comte
New region: Burgundy-Franche-Comté
Postcode: 39800
Distance to Colonne
from Lons-le-Saunier (prefecture): 23 km
from Paris: 325 km
from Calais: 527 km
from Nice: 378 km
from Bordeaux: 528 km
from Strasbourg: 249 km
Getting here
Most visitors drive via Paris (from the north and west) or via Lyon (from the south), or fly into Geneva to the south For driving distances to Colonne from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 18 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Aumont, Bersaillin, Biefmorin, Brainans, Bretenieres, Champrougier, Chemenot, Francheville, La Charme, Le Chateley, Le Villey, Monay, Montholier, Neuvilley, Oussieres, Tassenieres, Villers-les-Bois and Villerserine.
This page in French: Visiter Colonne