Doubs places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Doubs department of Franche-Comte. See also our Doubs travel guide
Besancon
The citadel, cathedral and some impressive 16th century townhouses are among the highlights to discover in Besancon See guide
Chateau de Cleron
The gardens of the Chateau de Cleron can be seen next to the Loue River in the village of Cleron in Doubs See guide
Chateau de Joux
The Chateau de Joux is an imposing clifftop castle with a 1000 year history close to Pontarlier See guide
Lods
Lods is quite small but very pleasant to explore, in particular the village along the waterfalls on the Loue river See guide
Montbeliard
It is the castle in Montbeliard, on a raised rocky platform, that dominates the town centre See guide
Mouthier-Haute-Pierre
The small village of Mouthier-Haute-Pierre is well placed to explore the source of the Loue river and several other scenic highlights in Doubs See guide
Ornans
The highlight of your visit to Ornans is the section along the Loue river, crossed by old stone bridges and with lovely houses on the riverside See guide
Pontarlier
Pontarlier is usually visited as part of a trip to enjoy the local scenery and outddor activities, and has several monuments of note See guide
Saint-Hippolyte
Saint-Hippolyte is in a beautiful position on the confluence of the Doubs and Dessoubre rivers See guide
Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans
The Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans is an entire factory and living spaces that were once the centre of the important local salt industry See guideFor more information see the Doubs guide
Market towns & days in Doubs
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Audincourt: Saturday
Besancon: Wednesday & Tuesday & Thursday all day & Sunday & Saturday & Friday
Bethoncourt: Friday
Fesches-le-Chatel: Friday
Levier: Wednesday
Montbeliard: Tuesday & Saturday
Pontarlier: Thursday
Sochaux: Thursday
Valentigney: Tuesday
Tourist attractions to visit in Doubs
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Zoo or wildlife park
Citadelle de Besançon
Towns of Art and History
Besancon: See tourist guide
Sites of Natural Beauty
Gouffre de Poudrey
Saut du Doubs
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Besancon: See tourist guide
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Pontarlier: See tourist guide
National Monuments
Astronomical clock of Besancon: See tourist guide
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Lods: See tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Besancon citadelle (Vauban fortifications): See tourist guide
Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans: See tourist guide