Lods, Medieval commune in Loue Valley, France
Located in eastern France, Lods extends along the banks of the Loue River with waterfalls and stone buildings at elevations between 355 and 770 meters.
The documented history of Lods dates to 1189, with archaeological findings from the fifth century revealing early settlements in this mountainous region.
The Musée de la Vigne et du Vin displays the rich heritage of wine production that shaped the local identity until the phylloxera crisis affected vineyards.
The Municipal Secretary and postal agency operate on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 AM to 12 PM, and Thursdays from 2 PM to 6 PM.
The village maintains a bread delivery service three times weekly, operating between 7:45 AM and 8:30 AM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Location: Doubs
Location: arrondissement of Besançon
Elevation above the sea: 525 m
Shares border with: Lavans-Vuillafans, Mouthier-Haute-Pierre, Vuillafans, Les Premiers-Sapins
Phone: +33381609011
Email: mairie.lods@orange.fr
Website: http://lods.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.04500,6.24806
Latest update: May 24, 2025 07:39
The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region contains historical sites, from ancient abbeys to nature reserves. This French region displays medieval castles, Renaissance palaces, geological formations, and architectural monuments. The landscape includes vineyards, river valleys, and mountain ranges. The region provides insights into French history through its architecture, gardens, and archaeological sites.
Cascade de Syratu
3.2 km
Source de la Loue
5.5 km
Prieuré de Mouthier-Haute-Pierre
2.2 km
Château de Vuillafans
3.4 km
Château de Châteauneuf
3.1 km
Château de Châteauvieux-les-Fossés
4.1 km
Maison de Balthazar Gérard
3.2 km
Château de Lods
254 m
Mouthier-Haute-Pierre - église Saint-Laurent
2.1 km
Source du Pontet
3.6 km
Pont sur la Loue de Vuillafans
3.3 km
Église de Vuillafans
3.3 km
Maison La Forteresse - Vuillafans
3.4 km
Chapel of Saint Gertrude in Échevannes
3.6 km
Pont sur la Loue de Mouthier-Haute-Pierre
2.3 km
Croix d'Amathay-Vésigneux
3.8 km
Croix de Lavans-Vuillafans
4.8 km
Grotte des Faux-monnayeurs
3.5 km
Église de l'Assomption d'Athose
5.9 km
Église Saint-Claude de Hautepierre-le-Châtelet
3 km
Baume Archée
3.1 km
Église Saint-Martin d'Amathay-Vésigneux
3.8 km
Église Saint-Nicolas de Longeville
2.5 km
Église Saint-Théodule
33 m
Église Saint-Hippolyte de Durnes
5.7 km
Église Saint-Antide
6.1 km
Gorges de Nouailles
4.3 km
Maison, 16 rue Robert-Dame
2 kmReviews
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