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Les Trois-Châteaux

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Jura

Common new Jura region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Les Trois Châteaux take place at about thirty kilometers from Lons-le-Saunier, close to Salavre, Thoissia and Coligny. She was born in January 2016 from the merger of the towns of Chazelles The Aubépin and Nanc-lès-Saint-Amour. In January 2019 it was added that of Saint-Jean-d'Etreux.

Elder, the territory of the Three Castles was inhabited since the Roman times but has mainly developed from the Middle Ages. The old towns are historically linked by their membership in the former manor of the Aubépin. The latter was erected in the county in the mid-seventeenth century.

Today the Jura city continues to attract visitors with its charming natural landscape as much as by its architectural and historical heritage of great interest.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLes Trois-Châteaux
Postcode39160
Latitude46.4230590 (N 46° 25’ 23”)
Longitude5.3567150 (E 5° 21’ 24”)
AltitudeFrom 199m to 600m
Surface area19.28 km²
Population781 inhabitants
Density40 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLons-le-Saunier (36 km, 36 min)
Insee code39378
IntercommunalityCC Porte du Jura
DepartmentJura
TerritoriesFranche-Comté, Jura mountains
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Amour2.3 km (6 min)
Balanod4.7 km (4 min)
Coligny5.2 km (6 min)
Joudes6.5 km (9 min)
Thoissia7.2 km (9 min)
Salavre7.5 km (9 min)
Montagna-le-Reconduit7.9 km (10 min)
Champagnat8.7 km (9 min)
Domsure8.7 km (11 min)
Andelot-Morval9.5 km (13 min)
Villemotier9.6 km (10 min)
Verjon9.6 km (12 min)
Condal9.7 km (14 min)
Pirajoux9.9 km (14 min)

Things to see and do

Walking through the old town of L'Aubépin, you will have the pleasure of admiring the panorama of the gazebo or the charms of the chapel of St. Garadoz.

Chazelles is known for its rich natural heritage including the 200 hectare forest which allows for beautiful walks, or the site of the source of Doye. It also has a beautiful mansion to admire from the outside.

The Church of St. Martin of Nanc-lès-Saint-Amour is listed historical monument, as was the stronghold which was particularly forfeited to the chancellor Nicolas Rolin, a leading figure of the fifteenth century politics.

Do not miss either the John the Baptist Church of St. John d'Etreux which is also included in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments. Wash houses, fountains or stills are also visible throughout the town of Trois Châteaux.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

The Summer Festival is offered each year at the end of July with several entertainment and dining.

In early August, to party from the tower of L'Aubépin and its many festivities.

In November, the town offers its famous festival of chestnuts including tastings

Weather

Wednesday 24 april
Min. 0°C - Max. 7°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 1°C - Max. 10°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Motocross, trial or enduro lessons
Sports sensations37 € Joudes (5 km)
Canyoning in Jura
Sports sensations45 € to 55 € Clairvaux-les-Lacs (35 km)
Introduction to jewellery workshop
Arts and Crafts70 € Bletterans (37 km)
Canoe hire on the Saône
Sports sensations9 € to 20 € Tournus (37 km)
Canyoning around Saint-Claude
Sports sensations45 € Saint-Claude (40 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The belvedere of Gizia
HikeEasy2:30Gizia (12.7 km)
Nezan - Montcusel
HikeIntermediate4:30Dortan (23 km)
Tour of Mollard de Nétru
Village visitIntermediate1:30Chancia (24 km)
Hiking the Two Valleys
HikeIntermediate4:15Matafelon-Granges (24 km)
Walk The waterfall Pisse Cow
HikeEasy40 minMatafelon-Granges (24 km)

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Campsites

Hotels

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