Baume-les-Messieurs

Located at 330 meters elevation, Baume-les-Messieurs sits within three intersecting valleys surrounded by high limestone cliffs in eastern France.

Saint Peter's Abbey, established in the 7th century, transformed from a simple monastery into an exclusive religious institution for nobility by the 14th century.

The village abbey holds one of Europe's largest polychrome altarpieces, recently restored by the Regional Center for Art Conservation in Vesoul.

The imperial abbey offers guided tours from April through September, with extended hours during school holidays and self-guided options throughout the year.

The local caves extend 120 meters below ground, featuring underground rivers and geological formations accessible through 55-minute guided tours.

Location: canton of Voiteur

Location: Jura

Location: arrondissement of Lons-le-Saunier

Elevation above the sea: 456 m

Shares border with: Hauteroche, Lavigny, Nevy-sur-Seille, Pannessières, Perrigny

Address: Baume-les-Messieurs, France

Phone: +33384446141

Email: baumelesmessieurs@wanadoo.fr

Website: http://baumelesmessieurs.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.70778,5.64833

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:42