Nicknamed the little Venice of France-Comté, the town of Ornans is very charming with its beautiful old houses built on stilts reflected in the waters of the River Loue. This picturesque scene can be admired from the Grand Pont bridge and the footbridge which span the river.
To visit: the Courbet museum, located in the birth house of the painter Gustave Courbet, which exhibits numerous works by the famous artist.
Sports fans can canoe-kayak on the River Loue to their heart's content.
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Ornans
Ornans, "Petite Venise Comtoise", capital of the canton of Doubs in Franche-Comté, located on the road D67 25 km from Besançon and 35 km from Pontarlier. Built in the sixth century in one of the most beautiful sites of Franche-Comté, on the banks of the Loue, it is also the birthplace of the painter and sculptor Gustave Courbet.
Bonnevaux-le-Prieure is crossed by Bremen and by the stream of Plaisir-Fontaine which takes its source in the cave of Plaisir-Fontaine, site classified since 1912. Bonnevaux-le-Prieuré is a peaceful village which counts several farms, A gourmet hotel-restaurant, lodges and a fish farm.
The valley of Bremen is a circus of greenery frequented by tourists who can admire the Tourbillon rock and the bell tower of the Priory (12th century), classified Historic Monument.
Things to see and do
The mirror of the Loue, which reflects in its clear waters the steeple of the church and nearby houses.
The rock of the castle, once the stronghold of Burgundy Counts, with its hamlet, the old chapel Saint Georges and justly renowned gazebo, where the view is magnificent on Ornans and the Loue Valley.
The nice and green valley with its Mambouc stream.
The rock of the Mount, including the imposing mass dominates the regular city; said walk "Courbet" lookouts of the Castle, Pine, of the Virgin.
The museum dedicated to Gustave Courbet to Ornans.
La Bottine rock, strangely shaped, and the nearby forest.
Walking and mountain biking can discover remarkable sites: some were immortalized by the painter Gustave Courbet.
The village feast of Bonnevaux-le-Prieuré is held on the 1st Sunday of June for the St Marcellin.
Exposition "Un Monde Intérieur Sous nos Pieds"
From 28 april to 31 may 2023
26 rue Saint-Laurent, Médiathèque la Passerelle
Collective exhibition of photographs of the caves and karst phenomena of our region. Free admission.
Expo : Dessins du Concours de Manga
From 1 to 15 june 2023
8 Place Gustave Courbet, L'îlot
Which drawings will have the chance to be presented to the public ? Saturday 10 June at 4 pm : prize-giving ceremony.
Fêtez les Mamans à l'Atelier du Peintre
On 4 june 2023
37 Place Gustave Courbet, Atelier du Peintre
Fabienne's special Mother's Day menu - On reservation - Rillettes of trout from Bonnevaux - *** - Trout steak with honey and citrus sauce - *** - Raspberry Charlotte
Fêtez les Mamans à l'Îlot
On 4 june 2023
8 Place Gustave Courbet, L'îlot
For Mother's Day, we offer our sweet and savoury brunch from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm. - Drinks are offered for mothers. - Reservation recommended.
Conférence sur les Arnaques en Ligne
On 7 june 2023
32 Rue Jacques Gervais, France services Ornans
On Wednesday 7 June, France Services Ornans (32, rue Jacques Gervais) is offering a conference on scams, fraud and online scams. It will be led by a lawyer from the Centre technique régional de la consommation (CTRC). - This conference is free of charge but the number of places is limited. Reservations are advised by calling 03 70 88 96 70.
Exposition Corinne Déchelette
From 8 to 18 june 2023
22-2 Espace éphémère, Place Courbet
-8 to 11 June and 15 to 18 June 2023 : - Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm and Sundays from 11am to 6pm, exhibition of works by Corinne Déchelette. - -Friday 9 June from 5pm : vernissage.
Soirée Jardinez Votre Bonheur
On 9 june 2023
2, rue du champliman, Casoli Café Solidaire
Come and meet us in a warm place to exchange and participate in the garden your happiness evening.
Fête des Quartiers
On 10 june 2023
Parc de la Visitation
Saturday 10 June from 11.00am : - Come and defend the colours of your neighbourhood by teaming up with your neighbours to challenge the other Ornans ! This day of entertainment is organised in conjunction with the Neighbourhood Committees. It's a programme worthy of "Intercities". - Refreshments and snacks, a concert by emipo at 8pm, games and competitions between neighbourhoods. - Admission and activities are free for all.
Visite Guidée de l'Exposition Permanente
From 10 to 18 june 2023
1, place Robert Fernier, Musée Courbet
Within the museum, a tour evokes, from Ornans to Paris, the career of the local child, the aesthetic breakthrough he led, the artistic circles he frequented, then his political commitment until his exile and death in Switzerland. Subject to availability.
The numerous and deep secondary valleys, with streams, tributaries of the Loue.
La Peusse and its two picturesque and original waterfalls.
Chauveroche (rocks and cave difficult to access). Les Roches du Grand and Les Vannes (pleasant forest path and magnificent natural belvedere).
Le Saut du Chevalier, with possible extension to the Deffois waterfall (75 m).
The Barmaud rocks, route de Chassagne, beautiful panorama.
Hiking trails (old railway line Ornans - Hôpital-du-Grosbois). Erratic rocks of Saint-Roch of glacial origin (70,000 years old)
The Courbet road: From the Source de la Loue to Cléron: road with 7 stages, where reproductions of the works that Courbet painted on these sites are exhibited (map of Ornans available at the Tourist Office).
At 41 km, Les Fils d'Emile Pernot distillery in La Cluse-et-Mijoux: French specialist in absinthe, the distillery welcomes you in a unique setting and invites you to soak up the terroir of Haut-Doubs. Discover absinthe and its history on a guided tour and continue your adventure by discovering different flavors during a free tasting of the products.
