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Franche-Comte Franche-Comte is a green haven in the far north-east of France. Popular in the winter for skiing and the summer for hiking and camping Franche-Comte is alos know for its famous Vin Jaune, cheeses and smoked sausage.
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Doubs 25
Bresancon Besancon is dated back to 58BC and has one of the most beautiful historic centres of any major town in France. The old Vauban citadel is a UNESCO world heritage site.
Haute-Soane 70
Jura 39
Arbois Arbois is a small town that is centred around an arcaded square in the heart of the Jura wine growing area. This delighful town has some interesting historical buildings. Château-Chalon The birthplace of the famous Vin Jaune made from late harvest grapes the chateau has views over the vineyards from the top of the cliff on which it is perched. Buame – les Messiers Lovely Buame-Les-Messiers is a tiny town in the Jura surrounded by limestone cliffs with an interesting ancient abbey dominating the town. Nearby are Grottes de Buames.
Territorie-de-Belfort 90
Vin Jaune Sample the yellow wine exclusive to this are or attend the Percée du Vin Jaune (Opening of the Yellow Wine) which each February is held to celebrate the first opening of the new vintage.
Quick Facts Area 16,202 km2 Population Total 1,168,208 Density 72/km2
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