Villers-Robert tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Dole at 16 km from Villers-Robert
Visit Villers-Robert: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsVillers-Robert is situated in the Jura department and Burgundy-Franche-Comté region.
Popular places to visit nearby include Dole at 16 km and Arbois at 20 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Villers-Robert, 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 Villers-Robert in Burgundy-Franche-Comté.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Dole
at 16 km (direction north-north-west)The Collegiale Church that dominates the town skyline is the principal attraction...
See Dole guide

Arbois
at 20 km (direction east)After exploring the old town centre in Arbois you can visit the...
See Arbois guide

Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans
Heritage Site at 22 km (direction east-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

Chateau-Chalon
Most Beautiful Village at 23 km (direction south-south-east)One of the key reasons to visit the pretty village of Chateau-Chalon...
See Chateau-Chalon guide

Salins-les-Bains
at 27 km (direction east)The salt mines at Salins-les-Bains operated from the 13th - 20th century...
See Salins-les-Bains guide

Baume-les-Messieurs
Most Beautiful Village at 29 km (direction south-south-east)The attractive village of Baume-les-Messieurs is surrounded by cliffs and steep wooded...
See Baume-les-Messieurs guide

Lons-le-Saunier
at 31 km (direction south)Lons-le-Saunier is a traditional local town of the Franche-Comté region, well placed...
See Lons-le-Saunier guide

Pesmes
Most Beautiful Village at 37 km (direction south), in the Haute-Saone departmentThe quaint village of Pesmes is one of the prettiest in Franche-Comté...
See Pesmes guide

Chateau de Cleron
Castle at 44 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

Nuits-Saint-Georges
at 48 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

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

Dijon
at 55 km (direction north-west), in the Cote d'Or departmentThere is a remarkable range of interesting historic sites in Dijon, perhaps...
See Dijon guide

Tournus abbey
Abbey at 63 km (direction west-south-west), in the Saone-et-Loire departmentThe abbey at Tournus is a 12th century abbey in roman style...
See Tournus abbey guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Jura
Map of places to visit near Villers-Robert
Markets in and near Villers-Robert
- Dole: market Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday (16km)
- Arbois: market Friday (20km)
- Pierre-de-Bresse: market Monday (21km)
- Bletterans: market Tuesday (24km)
- Auxonne: market Friday (28km)
- Saint-Germain-du-Bois: market Saturday (31km)
- Mervans: market Friday (31km)
- Lons-le-Saunier: market Thursday all day (31km)
- Champagnole: market Saturday (38km)
- Verdun-sur-le-Doubs: market Thursday (38km)
Hotels near Villers-Robert
More information about Villers-Robert, Franche-Comte
Tourist attractions near Villers-Robert, France
What to do at Villers-Robert? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Villers-Robert.
Heritage sites
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Chateau-Chalon (23km)
- Baume-les-Messieurs (29km)
National Monuments
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin à la Faulx (16km)
- Jardin des jeux du château d'Arlay (22km)
- Jardin du château du Talmay (45km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
Sites of natural beauty
- Source - la Seille (25km)
- Lac de Chalain (38km)
- Confluence - Le Hérisson (38km)
- Forêt de la Joux (39km)
- Lac de Chambly (41km)
- Lac du Val (43km)
- Lac du Fioget (44km)
- Cascade de la Billaude (44km)
- Lac du Vernois (44km)
- Lac de Narlay (46km)
- Gorges de la Lemme (46km)
- Lac d'Ilay (46km)
- Lacs de Maclu (47km)
- Source - Le Hérisson (49km)
- Lac de Bonlieu (49km)
Towns of Art and history
- Arbois (20km)
- Salins-les-Bains (27km)
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Quetigny (50km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Citadelle de Besançon (50km)
Geography and distances
Villers-Robert is in the east of France at 31 kilometres from Lons-le-Saunier, the department capital (general information: Villers-Robert is 317 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Villers-Robert
Canton: Chaussin
Arrondissement: Dole
Department: Jura
Region: Franche-Comte
New region: Burgundy-Franche-Comté
Postcode: 39120
Distance to Villers-Robert
from Lons-le-Saunier (prefecture): 31 km
from Paris: 317 km
from Calais: 519 km
from Nice: 386 km
from Bordeaux: 527 km
from Strasbourg: 246 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 Villers-Robert from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 16 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Balaiseaux, Bans, Biefmorin, Bretenieres, Chene-Bernard, Le Deschaux, Neuvilley, Nevy-les-Dole, Oussieres, Pleure, Rahon, Seligney, Sergenon, Souvans, Tassenieres and Villers-les-Bois.
This page in French: Visiter Villers-Robert