Nozeroy, Medieval commune in Jura, France.
Description
Nozeroy is a medieval commune in the Jura region of eastern France, sitting at elevations between 660 and 834 meters. Stone buildings cluster around a 15th-century clock tower that once marked the entrance to this former stronghold of the Chalon dukes.
History
Nozeroy developed as a fortified stronghold under the control of the Chalon dukes during the medieval period and maintained this strategic role for centuries. Construction of the clock tower in the 15th century reflects the era when the fortress remained an important military position.
Culture
The Saint-Antoine collegiate church displays altar fronts and chasubles embroidered with wheat straw, a handcraft technique developed by local nuns in the 17th century. These embroidered textiles show the skilled handiwork that was passed down through generations in this place.
Practical
QR codes placed throughout the historical center let you explore the past at your own pace and learn details independently. A children's activity booklet provides tasks around the ramparts, making the visit engaging for families with kids.
Did you know?
The Val de Mièges butter cooperative makes artisanal butter directly from cream, while two local cheese dairies produce regional Comté cheese. These food products reflect the dairy traditions that have shaped this mountain region.
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Château de Nozeroy
170 m
Château de Sirod
6.1 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Sirod
6.1 km
Croix de Sirod
6.2 km
Église Saint-Antoine de Nozeroy
74 m
Église Saint-Germain de Mièges
1 km
Église Saint-Martin de Charency
3.3 km
Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul de Fraroz
5.8 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste d'Esserval-Tartre
3.9 km
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Vierge de Gillois
4.6 km
Grotte aux Ours
4.3 km
Église Saint-Anatoile de Plénise
3.6 km
Église Saint-Claude des Nans
5.1 km
Église de l'Assomption-de-la Sainte-Vierge de Censeau
5 km
Église Saint-Laurent d'Arsure-Arsurette
6.8 km
Église Saint-Claude d'Onglières
3 km
Église de la Visitation-de-la-Vierge de Bief-des-Maisons
7.6 km
Porte de Nods
161 m
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Ermitage de Mièges
898 m
Bust of Louis Pasteur by Aronson in Nozeroy
169 m
Église Saint-André du Bief-du-Fourg
6.7 km
Église Saint-Donat de Cuvier
6.1 km
War memorial of Mignovillard
7.1 km
Chapelle de la Sainte-Vierge de Conte
4 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Pont de Sirod
5.7 km
Chapelle de l'ancien hôpital Sainte-Barbe de Nozeroy
137 m
Église Saint-Anne de Longcochon
2.6 km
Porte de l'Horloge
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