Ornans

Ornans

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownOrnansMontgesoye at 5.5 km (7 min)
Insee code25434Chassagne-Saint-Denis at 5.6 km (7 min)
Postcode25290Scey-Maisières at 6.7 km (8 min)
Latitude47.1060410Saules at 7.1 km (9 min)
Longitude6.1470050Vuillafans at 8 km (10 min)
AltitudeFrom 323 to 635 metersChantrans at 8.5 km (9 min)
Surface32.64 km²Cléron at 9.2 km (11 min)
Population4106 inhabitantsTarcenay at 9.4 km (11 min)
Density128 inhabitants/km²Malbrans at 9.6 km (11 min)
National labelsChâteauvieux-les-Fossés at 10.1 km (13 min)
Chief townBesançon (at 26 km, 29 min)Silley-Amancey at 10.1 km (11 min)
DepartmentDoubsFoucherans at 10.2 km (12 min)
RegionFranche-ComtéSearch another town
LOCATION

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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).

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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Min. -12°C - Max. -3°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -5°C - Max. -1°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 2°C
RESTAURANTS 
Les 4 vents
Besançon
Restaurant catering.
Located 17.4 km from OrnansFrom 15 € to 30 € 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 18.3 km from OrnansFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Au fil de l eau    
9.7
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 Ornans70 € 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 
Le Détour    
8.7
Buffard
For an ideal stay in Valley of Loue in a environment, the detour in the middle of a green hotel in the guest rooms for a pleasant moment of relaxation and discovery. This charming house,...
Located 26 km from Ornans65 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite Auprès du verger  
9.3
  SPECIAL OFFER
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  
9.8
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 and...
Located 14.9 km from OrnansFrom 200 € to 350 € per week 
Gite Annie et Pierre bonnemaille  
9.6
Osse
Charming cottage accessible to persons with disabilities and reduced variable in the countryside on the edge of the wood - Quiet place - Museum houses Franche-Comté 3 km - Sights varied...
Located 18.9 km from OrnansFrom 230 € to 360 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping des bords de Loue  
Arc-et-Senans
This small campground 28 locations conveniently located less than 5 minutes from the Royal Saltworks, welcomes you for a moment of relaxation guaranteed. At 50 meters of the Loue River...
Located 28 km from Ornans13.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
La Table de Gustave     
7.4
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 48 €
La Truite d'Or  
Lods
Located on the banks of the River Loue, this hotel is set in a former mill with a tree-lined garden. It has a private pond and Pontarlier Train Station is 25 km away. The guest rooms...
Located 9.5 km from OrnansRoom from 55 €
Citotel Hôtel Granvelle     
8.3
Besançon
Citotel Hôtel Granvelle is situated in Besançon’s historic town centre, near the River Doubs and the citadel. It offers charming, peaceful and traditional accommodation. Guest rooms...
Located 16.7 km from OrnansRoom from 57 €

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