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The Haute-Saone region gets its name from the river Saone which flows through more than 100 km of its territory. Saone is the perfect image of
a rural region between the Jura and the Vosges mountains.
The Saone river is an ideal river for boating whilst the Ognon river and the many lakes provide a large selection of sports for water lovers,
such as boating, canoeing, sailing, swimming and fishing.
There are over 1,000 km of signposted trails that can be explored by hiking, biking or horseback riding. From its vast forests to its hills,
from the Champlitte vineyards to the Fougerolles cherry orchards, the Haute-Saone can be discovered in numerous ways.
At the beginning of the 19th century the region was one of the ten most industrialized in France. Many of these industries now belong to
the historical heritage of the region. Haute-Saone has been able to preserve some of its various crafts, such as lace making in Luxeuil,
glass blowing in Passavant-la-Rochere.
- Regional information for Haute Saone, Franche Comte
The Haute-Saone region gets its name from the river Saone which flows through more than 100 km of its territory. Saone is the perfect image of
a rural region between the Jura and the Vosges mountains.
- Regional information for Jura, Franche Comte
The Jura department is in the south of the Franche-Comté region contains the Jura mountains to the south and borders the Vosges mountains
on the north side. The Jura mountains are less exploited by tourism, than the Alps and so are extremely popular for winter
sports and walkers.
- Regional information for Doubs, Franche Comte
A largely undiscovered area of France. It is an unspoilt area of mountains, woods, plateaus, lakes, waterfalls and pastures and is renowned for
its natural beauty. The Doubs valley is well known for its caves and stunning waterfalls and the Vallee de la Loue for for top-quality
water sports including rafting and canoeing.
- Regional information for Territoire de Belfort, Franche Comte
Traditionally a gateway between Germany and the Mediterranean this department was officially declared part of France after WWI when Germany
lost control of Alsace. The department has an area of only 609 km˛ (235 sq. miles) and is the fifth smallest in France.
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