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Jura
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While the Jura region boasts a few villages among France’s "most beautiful" (Baume, Château-Chalon), it’s primarily its natural landscapes that draw visitors. With waterfalls, lakes, and rolling hills, it’s perfect for green tourism year-round—hiking in summer and skiing in winter.
Overview
Key facts
- Type of place: department.
- Location:
- Department code: 39.
- Bordering departments:
- Prefecture: Lons-le-Saunier.
- Sub-prefectures: Dole, Saint-Claude.
- Number of municipalities: 509.
- Population: 260,681 inhabitants (2014)
- Area: 4,999 km².
- Density: 52 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point:
- Lowest point:
- Coastline: 0 km; no maritime access.
- Highlights (out of ): Nature ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays
- Website: http://www.jura-tourism.com
Climate and weather
Tourism
While the Jura region boasts a few villages among France’s "most beautiful" (Baume, Château-Chalon), it’s primarily its natural landscapes that draw visitors. With waterfalls, lakes, and rolling hills, it’s perfect for green tourism year-round—hiking in summer and skiing in winter.