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Verges

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Jura

Small village of Jura, in Burgundy, Franche-Comté Verges takes place about fifteen kilometers from Lons-le-Saunier. It is at the foot of the chain of Heute, near High Rock, and Vevy Publy.

Full of charm, the small town for centuries reveals a pleasant face and genuine. At the heart of a conservation area, it has a typical architecture of the region, as well as historical and cultural interest.

The visitors passing through the area will enjoy its calm and its proximity to some of the most beautiful sights of the area.

Geographical information

MunicipalityVerges
Postcode39570
Latitude46.6533440 (N 46° 39’ 12”)
Longitude5.6824120 (E 5° 40’ 57”)
AltitudeFrom 500m to 613m
Surface area6.16 km²
Population198 inhabitants
Density32 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLons-le-Saunier (15.2 km, 22 min)
Insee code39550
IntercommunalityCA ECLA
DepartmentJura
TerritoriesFranche-Comté, Jura mountains
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Vevy3.2 km (6 min)
Publy4.7 km (8 min)
Blye5.6 km (9 min)
Briod6 km (11 min)
Hauteroche6.1 km (11 min)
Châtillon6.2 km (9 min)
Mesnois8.4 km (13 min)
Nogna8.7 km (13 min)
Revigny8.9 km (15 min)
Pannessières9.7 km (14 min)
Poids-de-Fiole9.7 km (15 min)
Conliège10.1 km (15 min)
Pont-de-Poitte10.5 km (16 min)
Baume-les-Messieurs10.7 km (18 min)

Things to see and do

Strolling through the village, you will appreciate the stone houses and covered in lava, before heading to the castle of Verges now classified historical monument.

Be sure not to admire Saint-Michel church or the old path metric railway deposited with farm house that serves today.

Twin farms are currently being restored but can admire the local style.

If you want to enjoy the sunshine and enjoy the local flora and fauna towards the municipal wood.

Places of interest

Monuments
Natural sites

Events and festivities

In July, the village offers a small craft market with local gourmet products, artisans or musical entertainment.

Weather

Tuesday 14 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 17°C
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Night
Wednesday 15 may
Min. 10°C - Max. 13°C
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Thursday 16 may
Min. 10°C - Max. 13°C
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Night

Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Canyoning in Jura
Sports sensations45 € to 55 € Clairvaux-les-Lacs (10.1 km)
Introduction to jewellery workshop
Arts and Crafts70 € Bletterans (20 km)
Canyoning in the Malvaux Gorges
Sports sensations50 € Foncine-le-Bas (27 km)
Canyoning around Saint-Claude
Sports sensations45 € Saint-Claude (33 km)
Nordic skiing lessons
Sports sensations38 € Chapelle-des-Bois (33 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The Cimante waterfalls
HikeAthletic2:45Thoiria (13.9 km)
Dan Cross
HikeEasy1:45Poligny (20 km)
The belvedere of Gizia
HikeEasy2:30Gizia (24 km)
Discovery of the Lac des Rouges Truites
HikeEasy1:00Lac-des-Rouges-Truites (25 km)
Loop between Arbois and Pupillin
HikeEasy3:00Arbois (28 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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