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Rochefort-sur-Nenon

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Jura

The small village of Rochefort-sur-Nenon takes place in the department of Jura, near Dole. Located more than 200 meters, this fortified town had an important story in the course of the Middle Ages, and even today has a historical heritage bearing witness to this golden age.

Set in an idyllic natural setting of the village Rochefort-sur-Nenon along the banks of the Doubs and the Rhone-Rhine canal, offering a wide range of outdoor recreation. At the heart of a city that has not lost its charm and reveals old stones steeped in history, visitors enjoy the quiet atmosphere and the sweet life that reigns in the streets of Rochefort-sur-Nenon and its surroundings.

Geographical information

MunicipalityRochefort-sur-Nenon
Postcode39700
Tourism label
Latitude47.1245790 (N 47° 7’ 28”)
Longitude5.5599280 (E 5° 33’ 36”)
AltitudeFrom 201m to 256m
Surface area10.20 km²
Population680 inhabitants
Density66 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLons-le-Saunier (65 km, 50 min)
Insee code39462
IntercommunalityCA du Grand Dole
DepartmentJura
TerritoriesFranche-Comté, Jura mountains
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Audelange3 km (5 min)
Châtenois3.7 km (6 min)
Falletans3.8 km (7 min)
Éclans-Nenon3.8 km (6 min)
Amange5 km (7 min)
Baverans5.2 km (7 min)
Lavangeot5.8 km (8 min)
Brevans5.9 km (8 min)
Romange6.7 km (10 min)
Archelange6.7 km (10 min)
Vriange7.1 km (9 min)
Authume7.3 km (8 min)
Dole7.5 km (10 min)
Our7.6 km (11 min)
Lavans-lès-Dole7.8 km (9 min)

Things to see and do

Fortified village, Rochefort-sur-Nenon kept a large number of monuments dating from the Middle Ages and the centuries that followed.

Vestiges of the old village fortifications run through different areas of the site, reflecting the defensive aspects of Rochefort-sur-Nenon once. Visitors can discover in particular the fortified gate of the bridge, and a dungeon.

Walking through the village, we also discover beautiful houses of the fifteenth century and a church rebuilt in the late eighteenth century, and the Chapel of Our Lady of Consolation dating from the fifteenth century. The

Rochefort-sur-Nenon natural heritage is ideal for outdoor activities. Thus, on the banks of the Doubs in particular, it is possible to do some fishing, or to make hiking or mountain biking in the forest of Chaux, reached by crossing the bridges of the village. The

rock cliffs, ideal for climbing, overlooking the village and offer splendid views. Part clear day it is possible to see the Mont Blanc. To get there, you have to go by the Maid of Saut du Rocher.

Events and festivities

Rochefort-sur-Nenon offers a flea market in the summer.

In July the village celebrates its patron saint with different animations.

Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 12°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 9°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Maiden flight in a Stampe SV4-RS biplane
Sports sensations99 € to 299 € Dole (13.3 km)
Playheure escape game
Entertainment84 € to 110 € Besançon (37 km)
Introduction to jewellery workshop
Arts and Crafts70 € Bletterans (43 km)
Guided bike ride in the Burgundy vineyard
Nature and the great outdoors49 € Dijon (45 km)
Visit Gaugry cheese dairy
Local flavoursFreeBrochon (45 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The ride of Jouhe
HikeEasy55 minJouhe (5.6 km)
Locks circuit
HikeEasy4:00Pontailler-sur-Saône (23 km)
Loop between Arbois and Pupillin
HikeEasy3:00Arbois (29 km)
Dan Cross
HikeEasy1:45Poligny (34 km)
Circuit de Bellevue
HikeIntermediate3:10Gy (36 km)

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