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Poligny

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Poligny - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Jura
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Poligny, City of Character, is the capital of Comté cheese. The number of fruit farms, dairies and shops dedicated to the famous cheese that you will find there admirably bear witness to this! As well as the Maison du Comté and the School of dairy industry (ENILBIO) which contribute to the identity and dynamism of the city.

At an altitude of 340 m, Poligny, an ancient fortified town has an exceptional historical heritage. But, by its natural situation, clinging to the Cross of Dan and surrounded by a large forest area, abundant meadows and several hundred hectares of vines, Poligny also testifies to a very rich diversity. The city has moreover the labels: Remarkable site of taste, Green holiday resort, Small city of character.

Another specialty: Jura Wines (PDO).

Geographical information

MunicipalityPoligny
Postcode39800
Tourism label
Latitude46.8364290 (N 46° 50’ 11”)
Longitude5.7091000 (E 5° 42’ 33”)
AltitudeFrom 252m to 626m
Surface area50.22 km²
Population4384 inhabitants
Density87 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLons-le-Saunier (29 km, 28 min)
Insee code39434
IntercommunalityCC Arbois, Poligny, Salins, Cœur du Jura
DepartmentJura
TerritoriesFranche-Comté, Jura mountains
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Vaux-sur-Poligny2.2 km (4 min)
Tourmont3.6 km (5 min)
Miéry4.1 km (8 min)
Buvilly4.3 km (5 min)
Barretaine4.8 km (7 min)
Chamole4.9 km (8 min)
Plasne5.4 km (7 min)
Chaussenans6.2 km (8 min)
Villerserine7 km (9 min)
Grozon7.5 km (10 min)
Saint-Lothain8.4 km (10 min)
Montholier8.5 km (8 min)
Pupillin8.9 km (13 min)
Abergement-le-Petit9.2 km (13 min)
Brainans9.6 km (13 min)

Things to see and do

Places of interest

Information points
Leisure centres
Natural sites
Transport

Events and festivities

Y a-t-il un Rapport Particulier des Comtois à l'Argent ?
Ekla!
Paysages Sonores
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Rencontre Avec Pierre Grosset
Biodynamix: Zo + Sirop Fraise
Fête de la Bière
Pop-up!
Le Champs de Bataille
Défilé de Mode

Photos

Panorama from the Pierre qui Vire (© Jean Espirat)
Panorama from the Pierre qui Vire (© Jean Espirat)
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Flower fountain (© Jean Espirat)
Flower fountain (© Jean Espirat)
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An alley (© Jean Espirat)
An alley (© Jean Espirat)
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The town hall
The town hall
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Ancient passage of the salt path, near the Pierre qui Vire (© Jean Espirat)
Ancient passage of the salt path, near the Pierre qui Vire (© Jean Espirat)
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Entrance porch of the convent of the Poor Clares (© Jean Espirat)
Entrance porch of the convent of the Poor Clares (© Jean Espirat)
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Gallery and courtyard of the Ursuline convent (© Jean Espirat)
Gallery and courtyard of the Ursuline convent (© Jean Espirat)
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La Glantine Creek (© Jean Espirat)
La Glantine Creek (© Jean Espirat)
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Carved altarpiece, in alabaster - Notre-Dame de Mouthier-le-Vieillard (© Jean Espirat)
Carved altarpiece, in alabaster - Notre-Dame de Mouthier-le-Vieillard (© Jean Espirat)
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Our Lady of Mouthier-le-Vieillard (© Jeann Espirat)
Our Lady of Mouthier-le-Vieillard (© Jeann Espirat)
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Traces of ancient haulage on the salt road, near the Pierre qui Vire (© Jean Espirat)
Traces of ancient haulage on the salt road, near the Pierre qui Vire (© Jean Espirat)
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Needle seen from the Pierre qui Vire (© Jean Espirat)
Needle seen from the Pierre qui Vire (© Jean Espirat)
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Horseback riding in the magnificent Ursulines courtyard
Horseback riding in the magnificent Ursulines courtyard
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Poligny view of the cross of Dan
Poligny view of the cross of Dan
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Poligny, general view of the city
Poligny, general view of the city
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Poligny view of the cross of Dan
Poligny view of the cross of Dan
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Cross of Dan
Cross of Dan
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Culée de Vaux
Culée de Vaux
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Poligny view of the Moon Hole
Poligny view of the Moon Hole
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Moon Hole
Moon Hole
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Moon Hole
Moon Hole
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Moon Hole
Moon Hole
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Facade of Notre Dame de Mouthier-le-Vieillard (© Jean Espirat)
Facade of Notre Dame de Mouthier-le-Vieillard (© Jean Espirat)
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Bell tower of Notre-Dame de Mouthier-le-Vieillard (© Jean Espirat)
Bell tower of Notre-Dame de Mouthier-le-Vieillard (© Jean Espirat)
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The Virgin in Majesty - Our Lady of Mouthier-le-Vieillard (© Jean Espirat)
The Virgin in Majesty - Our Lady of Mouthier-le-Vieillard (© Jean Espirat)
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Information on Notre-Dame de Mouthier-le-Vieillard (© Jean Espirat)
Information on Notre-Dame de Mouthier-le-Vieillard (© Jean Espirat)
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The Turning Stone, path to the cross of Dan (© Jean Espirat)
The Turning Stone, path to the cross of Dan (© Jean Espirat)
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The Stone that Turns (© Jean Espirat)
The Stone that Turns (© Jean Espirat)
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Ancient path, towards the Pierre qui Vire (© Jean Espirat)
Ancient path, towards the Pierre qui Vire (© Jean Espirat)
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Ancient passage of the salt path, near the Pierre qui Vire (© Jean Espirat)
Ancient passage of the salt path, near the Pierre qui Vire (© Jean Espirat)
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Ancient rut on the salt path, near the Pierre qui Vire (© Jean Espirat)
Ancient rut on the salt path, near the Pierre qui Vire (© Jean Espirat)
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Rocher de la Petite Arche, along the salt path (© Jean Espirat)
Rocher de la Petite Arche, along the salt path (© Jean Espirat)
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Former church of the Jacobins, currently a wine cellar (© Jean Espirat)
Former church of the Jacobins, currently a wine cellar (© Jean Espirat)
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Information on the Jacobins church (© Jean Espirat)
Information on the Jacobins church (© Jean Espirat)
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Saint-Hippolyte Collegiate Church (© Jean Espirat)
Saint-Hippolyte Collegiate Church (© Jean Espirat)
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Facade of the Saint-Hippolyte collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
Facade of the Saint-Hippolyte collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
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Chair of the Saint-Hippolyte collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
Chair of the Saint-Hippolyte collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
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Nave of the Saint-Hippolyte collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
Nave of the Saint-Hippolyte collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
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Central portal of the Saint-Hippolyte collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
Central portal of the Saint-Hippolyte collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
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Virgin and Child, on the gate of the collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
Virgin and Child, on the gate of the collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
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Virgin and Child, in the Saint-Hippolyte collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
Virgin and Child, in the Saint-Hippolyte collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
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Statue in the collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
Statue in the collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
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Information on the Saint-Hippolyte collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
Information on the Saint-Hippolyte collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
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Shell niche, with Virgin and Child, courtyard of the Ursuline convent (© Jean Espirat)
Shell niche, with Virgin and Child, courtyard of the Ursuline convent (© Jean Espirat)
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South porch of the Ursuline convent (© Jean Espirat)
South porch of the Ursuline convent (© Jean Espirat)
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Detail of the relics of Saint Colette - Convent of the Poor Clares (© Jean Espirat)
Detail of the relics of Saint Colette - Convent of the Poor Clares (© Jean Espirat)
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Saint Colette Chapel - Convent of the Poor Clares (© Jean Espirat)
Saint Colette Chapel - Convent of the Poor Clares (© Jean Espirat)
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Facade of the old justice of the peace room - Courtyard of the town hall (© Jean Espirat)
Facade of the old justice of the peace room - Courtyard of the town hall (© Jean Espirat)
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Fountain, place of deportees (© Jean Espirat)
Fountain, place of deportees (© Jean Espirat)
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Mermaid Fountain (© Jean Espirat)
Mermaid Fountain (© Jean Espirat)
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Fountain of the Dead (© Jean Espirat)
Fountain of the Dead (© Jean Espirat)
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Fountain rue de la Doye (© Jean Espirat)
Fountain rue de la Doye (© Jean Espirat)
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Statue of General Travot, Place des Déportés (© Jean Espirat)
Statue of General Travot, Place des Déportés (© Jean Espirat)
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Sergenterie Tower (© Jean Espirat)
Sergenterie Tower (© Jean Espirat)
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Sergenterie Tower (© Jean Espirat)
Sergenterie Tower (© Jean Espirat)
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Sergenterie Tower (© Jean Espirat)
Sergenterie Tower (© Jean Espirat)
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Sergenterie Tower (© Jean Espirat)
Sergenterie Tower (© Jean Espirat)
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Information on the Sergenterie tower (© Jean Espirat)
Information on the Sergenterie tower (© Jean Espirat)
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Cartouche above the door of the Hospice of the Holy Spirit (© Jean Espirat)
Cartouche above the door of the Hospice of the Holy Spirit (© Jean Espirat)
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Information on the child abandonment tower (© Jean Espirat)
Information on the child abandonment tower (© Jean Espirat)
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Information on the Hospice of the Holy Spirit (© Jean Espirat)
Information on the Hospice of the Holy Spirit (© Jean Espirat)
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Virgin dated 1763 (© Jean Espirat)
Virgin dated 1763 (© Jean Espirat)
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Very explicit badge (© Jean Espirat)
Very explicit badge (© Jean Espirat)
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Stained glass window of the collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
Stained glass window of the collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
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Stained glass window of the collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
Stained glass window of the collegiate church (© Jean Espirat)
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Fountain (© Jean Espirat)
Fountain (© Jean Espirat)
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Information on the Ursuline convent (© Jean Espirat)
Information on the Ursuline convent (© Jean Espirat)
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Fountain (© Jean Espirat)
Fountain (© Jean Espirat)
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The municipality
The municipality
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The municipality
The municipality
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The municipality
The municipality
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The municipality
The municipality
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The municipality
The municipality
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The municipality
The municipality
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The municipality
The municipality
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The municipality
The municipality
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Weather

Tuesday 14 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 17°C
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Wednesday 15 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 14°C
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Thursday 16 may
Min. 10°C - Max. 16°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Hiking trails around Poligny: Dan Cross, remote Vaux, Great Corniche, Penitent Rock, Hole of the Moon, Forest of Vaivres, Orain Valley.

The winegrowers villages.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Introduction to jewellery workshop
Arts and Crafts70 € Bletterans (22 km)
Canyoning in Jura
Sports sensations45 € to 55 € Clairvaux-les-Lacs (29 km)
Maiden flight in a Stampe SV4-RS biplane
Sports sensations99 € to 299 € Dole (31 km)
Canyoning in the Malvaux Gorges
Sports sensations50 € Foncine-le-Bas (33 km)
Nordic skiing lessons
Sports sensations38 € Chapelle-des-Bois (40 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Dan Cross
HikeEasy1:45Poligny
Loop between Arbois and Pupillin
HikeEasy3:00Arbois (8.7 km)
The Cimante waterfalls
HikeAthletic2:45Thoiria (34 km)
Discovery of the Lac des Rouges Truites
HikeEasy1:00Lac-des-Rouges-Truites (34 km)
The ride of Jouhe
HikeEasy55 minJouhe (38 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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