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Its geographical location makes Franche Comté a truly
central region in Europe. Franche-Comté is the
region of open-spaces and also a woody aera as the forest
represent 43% of the land. More secretly, the underground
world of Franche-Comté is composed by more than
9000 caves and abysses.
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Franche-Comté is at the cross of several
cultural and historic influences. From the Roman Empire
to the French king Louis 14, Spanish or the dukes of Wurtemberg,
a lot of foreign powers tried to conquer this strategic
land. Each of them let its print, building a unique heritage.
The region was annexed to France in 1678, by Louis XIV.
Besançon is its traditional capital. |
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Franche-Comté is a region
fond of sports, in the summer as in winter. Outdoor
activities are numerous and can be practised at every
level. The Jura Mountains provide also a winter sports
alternative to the Alps. With its abundance of wide
open spaces, mountains, forests and rushing waters,
its architectural heritage, its picturesque villages,
its fine cuisine and excellent wines, Franche Comté
is offering an escape to a quality of life.
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www.franche-comte.org :
the official website of the tourism office. This site is maybe
one of the most complete, beautiful and useful website of the
French Tourism Boards!! I's as simple: you can find everything
you need to know about tourism in Franche-Comté. You
must visit this web site!
www.interfrance.com :
Cities, ski, itineraries, Nature, Gastronomy, art... a lot
of information on this web site about Franche-Comté.
www.jura-tourism.com :
this official website of the tourism office of Jura offers
you only to order free practical and accommodation guides.
www.besancon.com :
the section tourism of this web site provides you the essential
information about the city of Besançon. (official website
of the city of Besançon).
www.maisons-comtoises.com
: discover the traditional hospitality of the houses
of Franche-Comté.
last update: January 23, 2001
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