Take a break in a holiday home in Franche Comte
The birthplace of Louis Pasteur and Victor Hugo, Franche-Comté has been inhabited continuously since the Paleolithic Age. On the border of France and Switzerland, the region stretches from the Vosges Mountains in the north to the forests of the Jura Mountains in the south. The main cities are Besançon, Montbéliard, Belfort and Dole which offer a variety of holiday homes and holiday rentals to choose from.
The Swiss connection and culture
The local cheese, Mont d'or, the smoked mountain Morteau sausage and an aperitif wine called Vin Jaune are as good as their Swiss counterparts and much appreciated by those renting holiday houses and holiday apartments in the region. Given its proximity to Switzerland it is perhaps no surprise that Franche-Comté is France's unofficial watchmaking capital and is also known for optical glass and lens industry. The regional capital, Besancon, is home to one of Europe's oldest art galleries which features original work by Rembrandt, Rubens, Goya, Renoir, Matisse and other European old masters. Important attractions in the region include the Fortifications of Vauban (a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated along the border), the Roman triumphal arch and the 18th century Palais Granvelle in Besançon. The city is also home to the Musée du Temps devoted to local archeologyand the Musée de la Résistance.
All things natural
Deep pine forests, mountains and cultivated fields characterise the region's landscape. The Jura mountain range, although not as mighty as the French Alps, is France's first cross-country skiing area. The summit affords extensive views over the Alps and across Lake Geneva. Hikers will find the well signposted trails gentle and easy which makes them a great option for families with children. There are numerous opportunities for camping, hiking, mountain biking and watersports and in winter Nordic and downhill skiing are popular. With many holiday apartments and holiday houses to choose from, booking holiday homes or a holiday rental in Franche Comte is the perfect beginning for a family holiday.
The top rated locations in the Franche Comte
Neighbouring holiday regions Franche Comte
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Anchenoncourt-et-Chazel, Franche Comte
Holiday home for max. 5 adults + 1 child
Property no. 1964766
from USD 571for 1 weekApprox. 120 m², 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pets not allowed, TV, Wifi, washing machine, dishwasher, non-smoking property, beach approx. 30 km, natural stone house -
Foncine-le-Haut, Franche Comte
Holiday apartment for max. 6 persons
Property no. 3277411
+ 4 morefrom USD 1,084for 1 weekApprox. 100 m², 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, TV, Wifi, washing machine, dishwasher, non-smoking property, grass beach approx. 100 m, sauna, hot tubThere are 4 further property types with 4 accommodations for this complex- from USD 880/week Holiday apartment for max. 4 persons, approx. 70 m², 2 bedrooms, property no. 3279039 Preview
- from USD 1,012/week Holiday apartment for max. 6 persons, approx. 120 m², 3 bedrooms, property no. 3279040 Preview
- from USD 771/week Holiday apartment for max. 3 persons, approx. 60 m², 2 bedrooms, property no. 3279041 Preview
- from USD 724/week Holiday apartment for max. 3 persons, approx. 60 m², 1 bedroom, property no. 3279043 Preview
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