Ornans

Ornans

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownOrnans
Insee code25434
Postcode25290
Latitude47.1060410
Longitude6.1470050
AltitudeFrom 323 to 635 meters
Surface32.64 km²
Population4272 inhabitants
Density130 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelsMontgesoye at 5.5 km (7 min)
Chief townBesançon (at 26 km, 29 min)Chassagne-Saint-Denis at 5.6 km (7 min)
DepartmentDoubsScey-Maisières at 6.7 km (8 min)
RegionFranche-ComtéSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Ornans, "Little Venice Comtoise, chief town of the Doubs in Franche-Comte, located on the road D67 at 25 km from Besançon and 35 km from Pontarlier. Built from the 6th century in one of the most beautiful sites in Franche-Comte, on the banks of the Loue.


SIGHTSEEING

The mirror of the Loue, which reflects in its clear waters the steeple of the church and nearby houses.

The rock of the castle, once a fortress of the Counts of Burgundy, with its village, its ancient chapel of St. George and a gazebo just renamed, where the view is magnificent and Ornans Valley.

The nice and green valley with its stream Mambouc.

The rock of the Mount, including the imposing mass dominates the regular city promenade called "Courbet" lookouts Castle, Pine, of the Virgin.

The rock Boots, strangely shaped, and the nearby forest.

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Ornans
Leisure centresMuseum Gustave Courbet
MonumentsBailliage,   Birthplace of Gustave Courbet,   Church Saint-Laurent,   Private Mansion Sanderet de Valonne,   Private Mansion of Grospain,   Private Mansion of Sagey d'Arros
Natural sitesWood of Ully

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

The many deep valleys and high, with streams, tributaries of the Loue.

The Peusse and two picturesque waterfalls and original.

Chauveroche (rocks and caves with difficult access). The Big Rocks and Valves (pleasant forest road and beautiful natural view).

The jump Knight, with a possible extension of the cascade Deffois (75 m).

The rocks Barmaud Route Chassagne, nice view.

The trails (old railway Ornans - Hôpital-du-Grosbois). Boulders of Saint-Roch glacial (70 000 years)

The Courbet Road: From the Source of the Loue in Cléron: road with 7 stages, where an exhibition of reproductions of works that Courbet painted on these sites (plan Ornans available at the Tourist Office).

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Visit a jewellery designerCraftFreeOrnans
Caving or canyoning with a guideSports sensationsFrom 36 € to 56 €Larnod (16.1 km)
Fly fishing courseNature and the outdoors130 €Champagne-sur-Loue (26 km)
Visit an absinthe distilleryLocal flavoursFreePontarlier (28 km)

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PHOTOS
Site of the old castle
  
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WEATHER
Saturday 25 May
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Min. -1°C - Max. 10°C
Sunday 26 May
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Min. 4°C - Max. 10°C
Monday 27 May
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Min. 5°C - Max. 10°C
RESTAURANTS 
La Cheminée  
8.4
Montfaucon
Perched above the village of Montfaucon, located a few kilometers from Besançon, La Cheminée restaurant offers breathtaking views of the Jura Mountains. Chef Philippe Gavazzi products...
Located 15.5 km from Ornans58 € per person 
Le caquelon (fondues, friture, grillade)  
9.5
Besançon
In a cottage decor,  the Caquelon since 1985 offers a wide selection of fondue (cheese area) - fondue meat (burgundy), braserade and hot stones. A small restaurant, friendly atmosphere...
Located 17.6 km from OrnansFrom 15 € to 25 € per person 
Hotel restaurant de la promenade
Chevigney-lès-Vercel
Welcome to 'la promenade' for a living Nature, Relaxation and Discoveries in the land of doors Ht Doubs. Located in the heart of the department, in a small farming village on the edge...
Located 18.2 km from OrnansFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Auprès des vignes    
10
Échevannes
2 cozy rooms, very comfortable: quality label 'Fleurs de soleil'. Each has a separate entrance in an authentic farmhouse, overlooking the valley of the Loue. Each has two twin beds...
Located 7.1 km from OrnansFrom 55 € to 64 € the double room 
Au fil de l eau    
9.5
Lods
Along the water du18ème century house near the Loue to lods, ranked among the most beautiful villages of France and towns comtoises character. 4 guest rooms 3 ears with lovely views...
Located 10.4 km from Ornans75 € the double room 
La fontaine aux oiseaux    
9.3
Chevigney-lès-Vercel
Farm of the entierement 18eme restores with gout. Située in the heart of the Doubs, in a small village tres quiet in 3 km of Valdahon. She(it) is equipped with two rooms(chambers) spatieuse,...
Located 15.7 km from Ornans85 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite au pays de courbet  
9.3
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Montgesoye
Lodging in the heart of the valley of the leases, in a charming village Comtois 200 m of the rents and mountains where you can enjoy mountain biking, canoeing, horseback riding hiking...
Located 4.2 km from OrnansFrom 250 € to 330 € per week 
Gite Auprès du verger  
9.5
Échevannes
Self-contained furnished 96 m², in an authentic Grandfather surrounded by greenery. Enjoying a quiet village setting, you can enjoy a very spacious interior. You'll love to have a very...
Located 7.1 km from OrnansFrom 420 € to 480 € per week 
Le bord de Loue  
9.7
Chenecey-Buillon
The apartment is oriented east west. East side entrance facing the street. Upstairs toilet Washing machine and then dining room and kitchen with dishwasher, stove and microwave fridge...
Located 14.9 km from OrnansFrom 270 € to 370 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Les Radeliers  
Port-Lesney
At the river 'La Loue' the vineyards Jura, you have a swimming and a wooded park of ancient oaks. Salins-les-Bains and Arc-et-Senans just minutes. Located near the Loue in the historic...
Located 27 km from OrnansFrom 12.30 € to 13.20 € per day 

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HOTELS
La Table de Gustave    
9
Ornans
Situated along La Loue River, La Table de Gustave is located in Ornans town. It is just 550 metres from the Gustave Courbet museum and Pontarlier is 35 km away. All of the rooms at...
Located in OrnansRoom from 55 €
Hôtel-Restaurant de France     
7.6
Ornans
Set in the centre of Ornans, Hôtel-Restaurant de France is just 300 metres from the Gustave Courbet Museum. It offers an on-site restaurant with a terrace and the possibility to buy...
Located in OrnansRoom from 65 €
Auberge du Chateau    
8.3
Cléron
Located in Cléron, Auberge du Chateau features a heated swimming pool, an outdoor bar with terrace and offers newspapers. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The rooms are suitable...
Located 7.1 km from OrnansRoom from 45 €

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Doubs
Zénitude Hôtel & Résidence Les Hauts Du Chazal
This brand-new residence is located next to the big shopping center Chateaufarineau. Only 15 minutes away from the city center,...
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