The village
Baume Les Messieurs
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Vvillage classified among
"The Most Beautiful Villages of France",
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"Cities of character",
"Cluniac sites"
only compliments for such a beautiful location!
​ATn the heart of the Jura, between vineyards and secluded valleys, at the foot of a magnificent circus, the village of Baume Les Messieurs benefits from an exceptional natural setting.
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Baume-les-Messieurs wraps its houses aroundthe benedictine abbey, a magnificent example of Jura Romanesque art.
With an architecture reflecting the course of the centuries and a rich and diverse sacred furniture, it inspires with its majesty: Flemish altarpiece from the 16th century - one of the largest polychrome altarpieces in Europe-
Le along "The Seille", 1st category river which flows very close to the gîte, come and enjoy the very beautifulwalks or hikesfrom the gîte, in a landscape dotted with waterfalls, streams, caves and cliffs.
Iare manylookoutsoffer a unique panorama over the village, the Abbey and the valleys.
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With 5,000 km of marked hiking trails, including 700 in GR®, the Jura is a hiker's paradise.
It allows the discovery of an attractive territory and famous sites.
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A region to discover
Vineyard, Revermont and remote areas
5 minutes from the gîte, also classified among the most beautiful villages in France, cradle ofYellow Wine,Chateau-Chalondominates its vineyard, from the top of its rocky outcrop.
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- gourmet walks in the vineyard,
- visit of the village,
- discovery and tasting of Château-Chalon wines in the cellars.
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At 20 minutes,the lake region:
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Between Champagnole, the Heute coast and the first foothills of the Jura, 16 natural lakes have been identified. It is a paradise for lovers of preserved natural areas: hikers, mountain bikers, fishermen, naturalists, swimmers, canoe and sail enthusiasts.
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At 20 minutes,the falls:
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The Hérisson waterfalls: 3.7 km of trails with a drop of 255 m form a string of more than 31 spectacular waterfalls of
Grand Saut (60m) and Eventail (65m).​​​​​​
A remarkable heritage:
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The Great Salinein Salin les Bains: 1200 years of salt history.
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The Royal Saltworks d'Arc-et-Senans: UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Lons-le-Saunier: Built in Roman times around a salt water source. An ancient spa town, the former city of the Princes of Orange, its arcades with its maze of interior courtyards, the birthplace of Rouget de Lisle.
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