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 Between
the Vosges and the Jura, Franche-Comté is one of those regions
where the living – and the natural surroundings – are
second-to-none.
Franche-Comté is a land of water, forests
of pine and spruce and unspoilt wide open spaces – the Haut
Jura and Ballons des Vosges regional nature reserves are perfect
examples. It's also the setting for a large number of open-air activities,
winter sports, water sports or aerial pursuits… The environment
is unstinting, and men have accepted its gifts and created remarkable
products: Comté cheeses, charcuterie from the traditional
farms, Jura wines and more… Franche-Comté is the historic
crossroads of a long list of influences, as seen in the character
of its towns and the weight of its cultural heritage: Saline Royale
in Arc-et-Senans, a masterpiece of industrial architecture from
the Enlightenment, included on the Unesco World Heritage list; the
Chapelle de Ronchamp by Le Corbusier, with its modern architecture;
the Vauban's major military constructions at Besançon, Salins
or Belfort – to say nothing of the many châteaux, churches
and abbeys… |
