Museum of Pontarlier

Museum of Pontarlier

Leisure centre in Pontarlier

Leisure centre in Pontarlier

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The Museum of Pontarlier is a leisure centre to discover during your holidays when staying near Pontarlier in the Doubs in Franche-Comté. This centre is popular with tourists travelling through the region. Here you can find useful information about this place as well as information on local tourist services.

DETAILED INFORMATION

The museum idea was born in 1836 at the time of the creation of portraits in the Hall of the Town Hall. But it is really founded in 1977 with the acquisition of an old mansion. It opens its doors in 1982. Following a fire, a project to restructure and expansion was released in January 1995. All work was completed in 2001.

This mansion is the result of the combination of three terraced houses medieval shops. Formerly owned by the family of St. Moris is probably one of the oldest buildings that make up the city today. Olivier de la Marche, the chronicler of Charles the Bold, to have stayed in the 15th century.

The interior has been considerably altered over the centuries. There are only three bays in the 15th century with their supervisors, ceiling joists in the 17th century that some beams are still decorated with plant motifs and views of Pontarlier, a floor cabinet 19th century stained glass windows and a set of early of the 20th century.

Collections retrace part of the history of Pontarlier and the Haut-Doubs since its supposed origins to the 20th century: archeology (prehistory, early history, Middle Ages), French and foreign pottery, painting Grandfather (nineteenth and twentieth centuries ). The museum also mentioned the role of Pontarlier in the history of absinthe.

Pontarlier Museum
 
Museum of Pontarlier - Grand Salon
Museum of Pontarlier - Archaeology
 
Museum of Pontarlier - Earthenware
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WEATHER
Monday 4 June
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Min. 8°C - Max. 19°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C
Wednesday 6 June
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Min. 7°C - Max. 16°C
RESTAURANTS 
Les 2 lacs  
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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 the Museum of PontarlierFrom 10 € to 35 € per person 

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Au fil de l eau    
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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 17.5 km from the Museum of Pontarlier70 € the double room 
Les 4 Monts    
9.3
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 the Museum of PontarlierFrom 65 € to 75 € the double room 
Auprès des vignes    
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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 21 km from the Museum of PontarlierFrom 55 € to 64 € the double room 

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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 3.2 km from the Museum of PontarlierFrom 310 € to 400 € per week 
Gîte de montagne la Grange  
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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 the Museum of PontarlierFrom 320 € to 390 € per week 
Gîte Les Alliés  
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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 the Museum of PontarlierFrom 240 € to 360 € per week 

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HOTELS
Campanile Pontarlier     
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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 1.7 km from the Museum of PontarlierRoom from 47 €
Hôtel-Restaurant Saint-Pierre  
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Located in Pontarlier city centre, this hotel offers elegant suites with a view on the Porte Saint Pierre, a traditional restaurant and free Wi-Fi. The Train Station is 1 km away and...
Located 230 m from the Museum of PontarlierRoom from 115 €
Hotel Ibis Pontarlier     
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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 1.5 km from the Museum of PontarlierRoom from 75 €

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