Jura places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Jura department of Franche-Comte. See also our Jura travel guide
Arbois
After exploring the old town centre in Arbois you can visit the scenic Cirque de Fer à Cheval nearby See guide
Baume-les-Messieurs
The attractive village of Baume-les-Messieurs is surrounded by cliffs and steep wooded slopes and dominated by its 13th century abbey See guide
Chateau-Chalon
One of the key reasons to visit the pretty village of Chateau-Chalon is its hilltop position with lovely views across the vineyards in the valley below See guide
Dole
The Collegiale Church that dominates the town skyline is the principal attraction in Dole, and a stroll along the river banks See guide
Lons-le-Saunier
Lons-le-Saunier is a traditional local town of the Franche-Comté region, well placed to explore the Jura See guide
Salins-les-Bains
The salt mines at Salins-les-Bains operated from the 13th - 20th century and are now an important local attraction and a UNESCO world heritage site See guideFor more information see the Jura guide
Market towns & days in Jura
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Arbois: Friday
Bletterans: Tuesday
Champagnole: Saturday
Clairvaux-les-Lacs: Wednesday
Dole: Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday
Lons-le-Saunier: Thursday all day
Morez: Saturday all day
Saint-Amour: Saturday
Saint-Claude: Saturday
Tourist attractions to visit in Jura
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Towns of Art and History
Arbois: See tourist guide
Dole: See tourist guide
Salins-les-Bains: See tourist guide
Sites of Natural Beauty
Lac de Lamoura
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Dole: See tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardin à la Faulx
Jardin des jeux du château d'Arlay
Regional Natural Parcs
Haut-Jura
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Salins-les-Bains: See tourist guide
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Baume-les-Messieurs: See tourist guide
Chateau-Chalon: See tourist guide