Discover Lons-le-Saunier and its surroundings during your stays and cures in Lons-le-Saunier in the Jura

Lons-le-Saunier is considered the capital of Jura, in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté as this small town is its prefecture. Lons-le-Saunier lies at the foot of the Jura mountain range, and its geographical location gives access to the nearby ski slopes, which can be reached in less than 1 hour. Lons-le-Saunier is easily accessible via the motorway, which is around ten kilometres away, and the railway station. The prefecture of the Jura is best known for the Thermes Lédonia, a 19th-century building set in 7 hectares of listed parkland, which offers access to thermal cures. The spa also caters for customers looking for fitness and relaxation. Book a Clévacances holiday rental near Lons-le-Saunier, a lively and attractive town with shops in the town centre and under the arcades. Its location between mountains, vineyards and lakes means you can enjoy a varied holiday and a complete change of scenery. The lakes you can visit are Chalain, Chambly, Grand Lac, Lac du Val, Lac du Fioget and Lac de l'Abbaye. Lons-le-Saunier is an easy place to cycle thanks to the Voie Bressane cycle route. The Voie Bressane provides access to Chalon-sur-Saône, heading into Saône-et-Loire, a neighbouring department of Jura, but also to join the entire network of the Bourgogne. To cycle in the other direction, you can take the PLM (Paris, Lyon, Mediterranean) former railway line. When fully completed, this cycle route will link Lons-le-Saunier to Champagnole. If you prefer golf to cycling, just a few minutes from Lons-le-Saunier in Vernantois is the Golf du Val de Sorne.

Activities to do near Lons-le-Saunier in the Jura in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Book a holiday rental in Lons-le-Saunier, prefecture of the Jura in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté which benefits from Jura gastronomy. The heart of the town is home to the Bel cheese dairy, which produces one of the legendary cheeses of your childhood: The Laughing Cow. This institution has its own museum where you can learn all about the history and memory of the brand. While La-Vache-qui-Rit is a firm favourite with youngsters, the Jura is also famous for its Comté and Morbier cheeses. Comté is a cheese made from raw cow's milk that has had an AOC since 1958 and an AOP since 1996, so it's an essential part of Jura gastronomy. Morbier is a pressed, uncooked cow's milk cheese that has held a PDO since 2002 and takes its name from a Jura village: MORBIER. In Lons-le-Saunier, rent a holiday apartment and visit the cheese dairies and restaurants where you can discover the different flavours of the town through seasonal dishes. Oenology is an integral part of gastronomy. Trousseau, Poulsard, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Savagnin will tantalise your taste buds. In Lons-le-Saunier, you'll find AOC l'Etoile and Côtes du Jura wines. If you're a wine enthusiast, you'll have to head for Arbois and the village of Château-Chalon to discover the other two AOCs of the same name. In both summer and winter, book a Clévacances holiday rental and discover the many farmers' markets in nearby villages where you can sample the snails, cured meats and honeys of the region. Jura, perfect for bringing back memories of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.