Longchaumois

Longchaumois covers approximately 157.60 square kilometers in the Jura department, positioned at 1003 meters elevation with varied terrain ranging from 470 to 1,411 meters, offering diverse mountain landscapes characteristic of the upper Jura region in eastern France.

The village has maintained its traditional agricultural heritage and territorial development tied to the Jura landscape, with historical structures like the fortified granary exemplifying regional architecture and past economic practices centered around grain storage and trade.

The commune exhibits typical Jura characteristics with local traditions rooted in rural French customs, organizing community activities through the municipal assembly and promoting ecological initiatives like electric bicycle usage for sustainable transportation in the mountainous region.

The town hall located at 3 rue de l'Église provides administrative services with seasonal opening hours, while waste management is organized through recycling centers open on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year for environmental compliance.

Longchaumois demonstrates remarkable coexistence with local wildlife including wolves and lynx, encouraging residents to report sightings and maintain vigilance to better manage biodiversity while balancing rural development with natural resource preservation.

Location: Jura

Location: arrondissement of Saint-Claude

Elevation above the sea: 1,003 m

Shares border with: Lamoura, Hauts-de-Bienne, Prémanon, La Rixouse, Les Rousses, Saint-Claude, Nanchez

Address: 39400 Longchaumois, France

Phone: +33384606190

Email: mairie@longchaumois.fr

Website: https://longchaumois.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.46056,5.93250

Latest update: July 10, 2025 16:39