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 Arbois 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 Baume-les-Messieurs 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 Chateau-Chalon guide

Dole

The Collegiale Church that dominates the town skyline is the principal attraction in Dole, and a stroll along the river banks

See Dole guide

Lons-le-Saunier

Lons-le-Saunier is a traditional local town of the Franche-Comté region, well placed to explore the Jura

See Lons-le-Saunier 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 Salins-les-Bains guide

For 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