La Ligne des Hirondelles

HAUTS DE BIENNE

The Hirondelles line crosses the Jura from north to south, from Dole to Saint-Claude. Along its 123 km you will discover the variety of the Jura landscapes, as well as its viaducts and tunnels, works of art that are symbols of technical prowess and a true testimony to a human adventure from the...

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La fraternelle - Maison du Peuple

SAINT-CLAUDE

A century of workers' and cooperative history accessible to all! La Fraternelle" originated from a workers' circle created in Saint-Claude at the end of the 1870s, then transformed into a food cooperative in 1881. It was radically different from other cooperatives in that it provided for the full...

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Église St-Jean-Baptiste - Longchaumois

LONGCHAUMOIS

It is one of the most remarkable and typical church in the "Haut-Jura" : Normane nave, Gothic choir, its XVIth-century statues and XIXth-century furniture.

Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption - Morez

HAUTS DE BIENNE

Church with antic architecture and hosts an organ designated as Historical Monument.

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Église Saint-Renobert - Bellefontaine

BELLEFONTAINE

This church is dedicated to Saint RENOBERT. It is typical from the "Haut Jura" and its roof has been restored in 2009-2010. At the XVII th century, a small chapel overlooks Bellefontaine village. In 1776, it has been destoyed to build a church instead.

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Église St Michel - L'église des Horlogers - Morbier

MORBIER

Truly similar to the church in Morez, with a 6-meter high clock in the entrance. It designated as an Histotical Monument.

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Les viaducs de Morez - la Ligne des Hirondelles

HAUTS DE BIENNE

Inaugurated in 1900, the section of line between Champagnole and Morez required the construction of no less than six viaducts, including three on the mountainside and three tunnels to connect the two Gare de Morbier (located at 861m above sea level) and Morez ( located at an altitude of 736m). The...

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Circuit de découverte du patrimoine industriel - Email, horloge, lunette

LIEU_DE_DEPART : HAUTS DE BIENNE

Discovery tour of the heritage and know-how of the Morézienne valley: enamel, watchmaking and eyewear. In town, 23 enamel signs offer visitors to discover Morez under several facets of its economic and social history linked to its mountain environment. Between craftsmanship and industry, its...

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Circuit Découverte de la Bienne

LIEU_DE_DEPART : HAUTS DE BIENNE

Hike on the theme of water leading to a resurgence of the lakes of Bellefontaine and des Mortes: the Blue Hole. Discovery of the Hirondelles line with the Saillard viaduct. Playful walk with the Himalayan footbridges which allow you to cross the river.

3.3 km

1h

140 m