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Vaire

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Doubs

Vaire - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Doubs
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Geographical information

MunicipalityVaire
Postcode25220
Latitude47.2838889 (N 47° 17’ 2”)
Longitude6.1530556 (E 6° 9’ 11”)
AltitudeFrom 243m to 561m
Surface area14.04 km²
Population812 inhabitants
Density57 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureBesançon (15.2 km, 18 min)
Insee code25575
IntercommunalityCU Grand Besançon Métropole
DepartmentDoubs
TerritoriesFranche-Comté, Jura mountains
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Novillars2.3 km (5 min)
Roche-lez-Beaupré3.9 km (7 min)
Amagney4.2 km (8 min)
Deluz5 km (6 min)
Chalèze6.2 km (11 min)
Gennes7.4 km (20 min)
Laissey8.1 km (10 min)
Marchaux-Chaudefontaine8.3 km (15 min)
Thise8.4 km (13 min)
Roulans8.5 km (9 min)
Champoux9.9 km (18 min)
Chalezeule10.4 km (16 min)
Pouligney-Lusans10.7 km (11 min)
Ougney-Douvot11.1 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

Visit the site of the sources of Arcier, arranged by the Romans to supply the city of Besançon.

Visit, in summer, gardens and the ground floor of the castle (prohibited photos in the castle).

Places of interest

Monuments

Photos

Gardens of the castle - North perspective, fountain, alley, castle (© J.E)
Gardens of the castle - North perspective, fountain, alley, castle (© J.E)
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Vaire-le-Grand, seen from the terrace of the castle (© J.E)
Vaire-le-Grand, seen from the terrace of the castle (© J.E)
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Castle Gardens - South-North Perspective, Alley, Fountain (© J.E)
Castle Gardens - South-North Perspective, Alley, Fountain (© J.E)
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South facade of the castle (© J.E)
South facade of the castle (© J.E)
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Fountain of the child fisherman - Gardens of the castle (© J.E)
Fountain of the child fisherman - Gardens of the castle (© J.E)
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East wing of the castle, seen from the center of the village (© J.E)
East wing of the castle, seen from the center of the village (© J.E)
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Former tile factory of Vaire-le-Petit (© Jean Espirat)
Former tile factory of Vaire-le-Petit (© Jean Espirat)
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The great waterfall of the main source of Arcier (© J.E)
The great waterfall of the main source of Arcier (© J.E)
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Creek of Vaire-le-Grand (© J.E)
Creek of Vaire-le-Grand (© J.E)
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City Hall (© J.E)
City Hall (© J.E)
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rosary
rosary
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The village seen from the bridge over the Doubs (© J.E)
The village seen from the bridge over the Doubs (© J.E)
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The Castle - East Wing (© J.E)
The Castle - East Wing (© J.E)
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First source of Arcier
First source of Arcier
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First source of Arcier
First source of Arcier
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Sources of Arcier
Sources of Arcier
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Third source of Arcier
Third source of Arcier
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Underground portion of Arcier Spring
Underground portion of Arcier Spring
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The village seen from the castle (© J.E)
The village seen from the castle (© J.E)
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Castle entrance - 17th century (© J.E)
Castle entrance - 17th century (© J.E)
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The 17th century castle (© J.E)
The 17th century castle (© J.E)
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The castle - West Wing (© J.E)
The castle - West Wing (© J.E)
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Sources of Arcier
Sources of Arcier
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The castle seen from the bridge over the Doubs (© J.E)
The castle seen from the bridge over the Doubs (© J.E)
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Chair of the Church (© J.E)
Chair of the Church (© J.E)
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Church of St. Peter and St. Paul (© J.E)
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul (© J.E)
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Nave of the church (© J.E)
Nave of the church (© J.E)
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Vaire-le-Petit - Village wash-fountain (© Jean Espirat)
Vaire-le-Petit - Village wash-fountain (© Jean Espirat)
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Vaire-le-Petit - Ancient lintel in the village (© Jean Espirat)
Vaire-le-Petit - Ancient lintel in the village (© Jean Espirat)
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Former tile factory of Vaire-le-Petit - Listed monument (© Jean Espirat)
Former tile factory of Vaire-le-Petit - Listed monument (© Jean Espirat)
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Common buildings and gate of the castle, seen from the terrace (© J.E)
Common buildings and gate of the castle, seen from the terrace (© J.E)
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North facade of the castle (© J.E)
North facade of the castle (© J.E)
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Large pond with jet - Gardens of the castle (© J.E)
Large pond with jet - Gardens of the castle (© J.E)
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North-South perspective of the last terrace of the castle (© J.E)
North-South perspective of the last terrace of the castle (© J.E)
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North-South perspective, on the large alley of the first terrace of the castle (© J.E)
North-South perspective, on the large alley of the first terrace of the castle (© J.E)
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Porch of the Arcier Springs Cave (© J.E)
Porch of the Arcier Springs Cave (© J.E)
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Interior of Arcier Springs Cave (© J.E)
Interior of Arcier Springs Cave (© J.E)
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Interior of Arcier Springs Cave (© J.E)
Interior of Arcier Springs Cave (© J.E)
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Stream of the source Bergeret (© J.E)
Stream of the source Bergeret (© J.E)
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Ruisseau (developed), of the small source of Arcier (© J.E)
Ruisseau (developed), of the small source of Arcier (© J.E)
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Departure of the irrigation channel from the brook of the main source (© J.E)
Departure of the irrigation channel from the brook of the main source (© J.E)
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Latin motto, on the pediment of the main source of Arcier (© J.E)
Latin motto, on the pediment of the main source of Arcier (© J.E)
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Underground part of the main source of Arcier (© J.E)
Underground part of the main source of Arcier (© J.E)
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Small source of Arcier (© J.E)
Small source of Arcier (© J.E)
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First waterfall under the main source of Arcier (© J.E)
First waterfall under the main source of Arcier (© J.E)
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Source Bergeret (© J.E)
Source Bergeret (© J.E)
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Porch of the main source of Arcier (© J.E)
Porch of the main source of Arcier (© J.E)
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Source Bergeret - First source of Arcier (© J.E)
Source Bergeret - First source of Arcier (© J.E)
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Weather

Thursday 28 march
Min. 4°C - Max. 11°C
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Friday 29 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 13°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Playheure escape game
Entertainment84 € to 110 € Besançon (11 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Greenway
HikeEasy6:00Devecey (11.1 km)
Archaeological site of St Saturnin du Bois
HikeIntermediate5:35Besançon (11.5 km)
Black balm circuit
HikeAthletic5:05Fretigney-et-Velloreille (27 km)
Theme trail "From limestone to orchids"
HikeIntermediate1:20Bucey-lès-Gy (27 km)
The Blessed Oak Circuit
HikeEasy2:35Bucey-lès-Gy (28 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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