Vauban created the Citadelle de Besançon, a remarkable fortress set 100 meters above the old town, offering stunning views. The Grand Rue's uniform houses were laid out in the 17th century by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, the renowned French military engineer who perfected the craft of building defense fortifications. The town's main street, Grande Rue, follows the line of the Roman road Vicus Magnus. Near the cathedral is the Place Archéologique Castan, a shady English-style garden that incorporates classical-era Corinthian columns that were possibly part of an ancient theater. The historic center of Besançon contains many interesting cultural attractions.ĭating back to the 12th century, the Cathédrale Saint-Jean features a Romanesque choir and the celebrated Virgin and Child with Saints painting by Fra Bartolomeo. Find ideas to help plan your trip with our list of the top attractions in French Jura.īuilt up around a horseshoe-shaped bend of the Doubs River, this charming medieval town was formerly the capital of the Franche-Comté region. Whether you are seeking outdoor adventures or a relaxing getaway, the French Jura region is a fabulous place to visit. In summer, vacationers relish the longer days and pleasant weather in this unspoiled corner of rural France that is still relatively undiscovered by tourists. Scattered throughout the idyllic countryside are cultural treasures: quaint medieval towns, splendid Romanesque churches, and peaceful spa towns.ĭuring winter, the Jura's ski resorts offer a winter wonderland of powder snow and well-groomed trails. This pastoral landscape corresponds roughly with the historic province of Franche-Comté. The Jura is one of France's most picturesque regions, bounded by the rolling hills of Burgundy on the west, the Vosges Mountains of Alsace in the north, and the Swiss Lakes (bordering the Swiss Jura) in the east.
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