Want to learn more about the history of the region? Take advantage of the rain to visit our region's museums. Step back in time and discover everyday objects from days gone by, the old farms of Franche-Comté, the expertise of blacksmiths, and, of course, watchmaking.
About thirty kilometers from Saint Hippolyte, in Montbéliard, if you are a car fan, you also have the possibility of visiting the Peugeot Adventure Museum. For children, the Science Pavilion in Montbéliard, is the perfect opportunity to discover and learn about the world around them in a fun way through experiments.
Imposing and majestic, enter the region's castles to learn about their history.
Woodworking, bell foundry, blacksmithing, and even watchmaking: step behind the scenes of the region's artisans. Meet these passionate craftspeople in their workshops, where they'll share their expertise and even give demonstrations.
Sauge Artisans du Bois offers its visitors a room with wooden games, ideal for children and adults alike.
Comté, cancoillote, mont d'or, morbier... Our cheeses come from the milk harvest of our beautiful Montbéliardes! Cold or hot, to accompany your dishes or simply on a slice of country bread... Yum, it makes our mouths water!
To learn more about how Comté cheese is made, come visit our dairy. After a tasting, don't forget to stock up in the store before you leave!
It's a proven fact that animals fascinate children. Take them on a visit to a farm and discover farm products to both awaken and educate them. Farmers will be happy to show you their livestock, and why not invite you to participate in milking the cows or goats! You can even be transported to America in Damprichard, where they offer a tour aboard a wagon amidst a herd of bison: original, right?
In the Pays Horloger, there is no shortage of local products! Sausage from Morteau PGI, AOC cheeses, Rième lemonades, or even Klaus chocolate: don't tell me nothing tempts you! Shop directly from the producers; it's even tastier.
What if we ate these specialties directly? We comfort ourselves, we indulge ourselves, and we take the time to discover the local gastronomy. After all, it's another way to discover the history, the know-how, and the culture of a region!
Don't forget to try the housekeeping cake, for breakfast or afternoon tea: there really are no hours! To buy some, go to a bakery, otherwise make it yourself; we'll share our recipe with you.
A rainy day is also a great opportunity to visit nearby exhibitions. To find out about current exhibitions, visit our calendar.
You can also find refuge in an underground place: besides, these are also perfect havens of coolness during the hottest weather, think about it!
Looking for some indoor fun? Come challenge your family or friends to a game of bowling or laser tag. Come to Laser Strike at Fins, where you can also try the virtual reality experience.
You can also take the opportunity to "get wet and warm" in the nearby indoor pools, equipped with water slides. It is also possible to access their relaxation areas to recharge your batteries.
After all these ideas, you still don't want to leave the house... We have the original solution for playing from your couch with your loved ones. How about an escape game that comes directly to your home?
You'll love the concept: a cooler to remove, and then it's up to you to solve the riddle to get the aperitif inside! Put on your detective hats: the only time limit will be your thirst and hunger!
Settle into your seat with a bag of popcorn in hand. Open your eyes and listen carefully, the show is about to begin. With a diverse program, here are our cinemas:
While we wait for the nice weather, we hope this top will help you keep busy. Let's look on the bright side, after all, the rain helps fill our beautiful waterfalls!
We also have a short article on waterfall hikes here. If you want to see them once the rain has stopped, be careful, the ground can be slippery!