This 16th-century castle, located in the heart of the town of Maîche, is still inhabited today. You'll have the pleasure of visiting this charming, living residence … unless you choose to spend the night!
This castle is particularly famous for having hosted, for a brief encounter, two prominent figures of the Second World War . Their exchanges, described as stormy, will undoubtedly be recounted to you by the owner, along with many other stories.
This castle overlooks the Sancey Valley from its rocky spur, which was occupied very early on. The first castle dates back to the late 12th century, but it is the 15th and 17th-century structures that you will have the opportunity to visit. Don't forget to complete your exploration with the village below, where beautiful 14th-century market halls still stand.
The castle is today maintained and enhanced by the family of the painter Pierre Jouffroy.
From 10 centuries he watches over the cluse, this narrow natural passage which allows one to cross the Jura Massif and connect Pontarlier to Switzerland. This military fortress transformed over the centuries, notably by Vauban. This castle was also the Mirabeau and Toussaint Louverture prisonsA rich history in a magnificent landscape, a visit to the Château de Joux is a unavoidable in our Montagnes du Jura.
The history and know-how of our destination are on display in our museums. A strong identity that is revealed through a watch, a pair of pliers, a pipe... Revealing ways of life rooted in the Montagnes du Jura, they are all exciting.
The charm and authenticity of the characterful villages of Pays Horloger. Saint-Hippolyte, Le Bizot, Grand'Combe-Châteleu, MorteauEach with its own distinct charm, they are worth a short detour.
A Romanesque chapel, Franche-Comté bell towers, a church… To complete your itinerary exploring the local heritage, our tourist map will be useful: historical sites, Franche-Comté bell towers, castles, museums, towns of character in Burgundy-Franche-Comté and even UNESCO sites in neighboring Switzerland…