Poligny, Cheese production commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
Description
Poligny is a town in the Jura region nestled near limestone cliffs, with a compact layout that feels walkable and human-scaled. The buildings and layout reflect its connection to countryside and local food production traditions.
History
Fossil discoveries in the 1860s put the area on the map for paleontology, marking an important moment in French scientific history. Over time, cheese making became the defining activity, transforming this into one of Europe's key production centers.
Culture
Cheese making stands at the heart of daily life here, shaping how locals work and what the community values. Visitors can see this tradition reflected in the shops, markets, and conversations throughout the town.
Practical
The town is reachable by train from nearby cities, making day trips convenient for most travelers. Walking through the center gives access to local shops and cheese facilities where you can observe the craft firsthand.
Did you know?
Hundreds of thousands of cheese wheels mature in underground caves beneath the town, making it one of Europe's largest storage centers for this variety. These cellars maintain stable temperature and humidity that naturally suit the aging process.
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Prieuré de Vaux-sur-Poligny
1.7 km
Château de Poligny
295 m
Reculée de Poligny
1.6 km
Collégiale Saint-Hippolyte
252 m
Monastère des Clarisses de Poligny
272 m
Croix du Dan
746 m
Fanum de Pupillin
4.8 km
Couvent des Jacobins de Poligny
187 m
Église Notre-Dame de Mouthier-le-Vieillard
505 m
Couvent des Ursulines de Poligny
109 m
Chapelle de la congrégation des vignerons de Poligny
147 m
Réserve naturelle régionale des grottes de la côte de la Baume
1.2 km
Bench
619 m
Bench
652 m
Chapelle du Château de Chamole
1.3 km
Église Saint-Jacques de Chamole
1.4 km
Église Saint-Donat de Plasne
4.1 km
Fontaine des Morts
209 m
Chapelle Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur de Chamole
1.3 km
Trou de la Lune
652 m
Chapelle de l'abbaye Notre-Dame de Vaux de Vaux-sur-Poligny
1.7 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Tourmont
3.3 km
Église Saint-Symphorien de Buvilly
3.6 km
Église Saint-Savin de Barretaine
1.7 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Besain
9 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Miéry
3.6 km
Église de la Nativité-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste du Fied
7.4 km
Théâtre de Poligny
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