Champagnole, Administrative commune in Jura, France
Description
Champagnole is a town in the Jura region that sits along the Ain River and nestles below Mont Rivel. The settlement clusters around the riverbank with forested hillsides rising in the background.
History
The town grew from a small settlement in the late 1700s into a center of industrial activity during the 1800s and 1900s. Water from the Ain River powered factories that processed metals and timber, which became the backbone of local employment.
Culture
Timber work shaped the community for generations, with craftspeople dedicating themselves to furniture making and traditional box crafting that remains visible in local workshops today. These skills continue to define how residents connect to their surroundings and trade.
Practical
A Saturday market offers fresh local products from regional producers throughout the week. The town has sports facilities for rugby, football, and tennis if you want to stay active during a visit.
Did you know?
The nearby Forges de Syam is a remarkable metalworking site where water from the Ain has powered machinery for generations. Few visitors realize that this historic workshop still stands as a testament to how craftspeople harnessed river energy.
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Mont Rivel
2.1 km
Abbaye de Balerne
4.4 km
Église Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte de Champagnole
198 m
Château d'eau de Champagnole
125 m
Reculée de Balerne
4.4 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Loulle
4.9 km
Église Saint-Martin de Ney
1.9 km
Hôtel de ville de Champagnole
172 m
Église de l'Assomption de Mont-sur-Monnet
7 kmChâteau du Mont Rivel
1.5 km
Chaire à prêcher à Champagnole
203 m
Groupe d'objets à Champagnole
199 m
Chapelle de Champagnole
925 mSite gallo-romain d'Équevillon
1.9 kmOrgue de tribune de l'église Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Juliette de Champagnole
198 mMusée archéologique de Champagnole
83 m
Land Art Park
1.4 kmScenic viewpoint
2 kmBelvedere de Surmont
4 kmScenic viewpoint
2.1 kmBelvédère de Bénédegand
2 kmScenic viewpoint
2.1 kmBelvedere des 3 Clochers
4.3 kmScenic viewpoint
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3.8 kmWork of art
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