Source de la Loue

The Source de la Loue emerges from a limestone cave at the base of a 150-meter rock wall in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.

In 1901, an absinthe factory fire in Pontarlier led to the drainage of alcohol into the Doubs River, causing the Loue to turn green two days later.

The spring location served as a frequent subject for paintings by French artist Gustave Courbet, who regularly visited from his hometown of Ornans.

Visitors can reach the spring through a 10-minute walk on a dedicated footpath, with several marked hiking trails offering routes of varying distances and difficulty levels.

The spring produces 7000 liters of water per second, sourcing from the Doubs River through an underground network that takes 60 hours to complete its journey.

Location: Ouhans

Address: Usines de la Loue, 25520 Ouhans, France 25520 Ouhans

Website: https://destination-haut-doubs.com/la-source-de-la-loue.html

GPS coordinates: 47.01071,6.29976

Latest update: May 8, 2025 18:08