Pontarlier

Pontarlier

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownPontarlierDoubs at 3.5 km (6 min)
Insee code25462La Cluse-et-Mijoux at 4.8 km (6 min)
Postcode25300Granges-Narboz at 5 km (8 min)
Latitude46.9041039Houtaud at 5.5 km (7 min)
Longitude6.3542420Dommartin at 6.6 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 811 to 1320 metersOye-et-Pallet at 7.2 km (9 min)
Surface41.35 km²Arçon at 7.2 km (9 min)
Population18939 inhabitantsVuillecin at 7.4 km (9 min)
Density474 inhabitants/km²Sainte-Colombe at 8.4 km (12 min)
National labelsChaffois at 9.2 km (11 min)
Chief townBesançon (at 58 km, 52 min)Maisons-du-Bois-Lièvremont at 9.9 km (11 min)
DepartmentDoubsVerrières-de-Joux at 10.8 km (12 min)
RegionFranche-ComtéSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Pontarlier is a city located in the mountains to 837 m altitude in the mountains of Jura.

Capital of High Doubs Pontarlier is the gateway to a vast area of protected nature, where there is forest, lakes and green pastures needed to manufacture the Mont d'Or and the County.

Pontarlier became known worldwide through the production of absinthe in the early last century. Today the city has returned to this tradition as two distilleries produce absinthe again.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Municipal Museum Pontarlier: city history, retrospective on the industrial past of the city linked to the production of absinthe, collections of ancient pottery.
  • Two distilleries open to visitors.
  • A traditional cheese: production of the county.
Detailed information
TransportAerodrome of Pontarlier,   Train station of Pontarlier
Information pointsTourist Office of Pontarlier
Leisure centresGolf Course of Pontarlier,   Museum of Pontarlier,   Ski Resort Le Larmont
MonumentsCastle of Sandon,   Chapel of the Annonciades,   Church Saint-Bénigne,   Door Saint-Pierre
Performance hallsEspace Pourny

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Market Thursday and Saturday mornings throughout the year.
  • Championship of France Tarot: in April.
  • Art exhibitions in May and September.
  • Show Annonciades: August.
  • Trans'Roller: in September.
  • Absinthiades: early October.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Chateau de Joux: 5 km. Strong military showing changes in the fortification of the Middle Ages to today. Former state prison where inmates were famous people like Mirabeau, Toussaint Louverture ....
  • Numerous hiking trails and mountain biking trails of Pontarlier and surrounding areas.
  • Lac Saint Point 10 km: swimming, fishing, sailing, rowing, canoeing and kayaking.
  • Numerous cross-country skiing.
  • Ski Resort Métabief 18 km.
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
Day
Night
Min. -9°C - Max. -5°C
Wednesday 15 February
Day
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Min. -6°C - Max. -2°C
Thursday 16 February
Day
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Min. -3°C - Max. -2°C
RESTAURANTS 
Les 2 lacs  
10
Labergement-Sainte-Marie
Restaurant between Lakes St. Remoray point and field kitchen and traditional regional group up to 60 pers 18-room hotel.
Located 15.7 km from PontarlierFrom 10 € to 35 € 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 29 km from PontarlierFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 
Le france
Villers-le-Lac
A charming stop nearby the saut du doubs famous waterfall; Enjoy french gastronomy in a cosy setting.
Located 29 km from PontarlierFrom 20 € to 75 € 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 17.4 km from Pontarlier70 € the double room 
Les 4 Monts    
9.5
Jougne
Chalet atmosphere for 4 cottages - Gîtes de France 3 ears - arranged in the barn of an old farm in the heart of the Haut-Doubs region near the site of Métabief-Mont d'Or. Bathroom in...
Located 18.5 km from PontarlierFrom 65 € to 75 € the double room 
La ferme des Ravierès    
9.4
Orchamps-Vennes
Situated at 780 m altitude in the Jura Mountains, our farm to the throne first drills that are the hallmarks of the Haut-Doubs. 5 rooms, capacity 15 persons each with toilet and bath,...
Located 25 km from Pontarlier49 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte à la ferme
Granges-Narboz
Rent deposit 3 km from Pontarlier to Narboz Granges. Living room of 70 m², 3 rooms for up to 10 people. Quiet area, close to hiking trails, mountain biking and Nordic ski trails. Ability...
Located 3.1 km from PontarlierFrom 310 € to 390 € per week 
Gîte de montagne la Grange  
9.6
Granges-Narboz
Mountain hut in an old farmhouse, comfortable, fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, dishwasher, tv tnt, Fi. Sleeping loft: - A bunk bed- A double bedand a sofabed in the main room....
Located 4.1 km from PontarlierFrom 320 € to 390 € per week 
Gîte Les Alliés  
10
Les Alliés
Cottage for 6 people in an organic farm since 1988, a twenty-minute walk or ski from Switzerland border, 1000 m high, cross-country skiing trails on site, farm life, hiking, free opportunity...
Located 8.4 km from PontarlierFrom 240 € to 360 € per week 

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HOTELS
Campanile Pontarlier     
7.4
Pontarlier
This Campanile Hotel is located just outside the centre of Pontarlier. If offers en suite rooms, a restaurant and free parking. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Rooms at...
Located in PontarlierRoom from 55 €
Hotel Ibis Pontarlier     
7.8
Pontarlier
Located in the business district, just 15 minutes by foot from the city centre, the Ibis Pontarlier offers top quality, great-value accommodation. The modern rooms include free Wi-Fi...
Located in PontarlierRoom from 73 €
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 18.2 km from PontarlierRoom from 55 €

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