Chemaudin et Vaux, commune in Doubs, France
Chemaudin et Vaux is a small commune in the Doubs department, located about 10 kilometers west of Besançon. The town has roughly 1900 residents living in houses with gardens along clean, tree-lined streets with a few local shops and a school of music.
The commune was formed in 2017 when the villages of Chemaudin and Vaux-lès-Prés joined together. The oldest surviving building, the Church of Saint-Alban from the 18th century, reflects the area's deep roots in the Doubs region.
The town's name reflects its two former villages that merged in 2017. Local residents maintain traditions through community gatherings and sports clubs, creating a strong sense of belonging among neighbors who value their shared history and simple way of life.
The town is connected by buses numbered 56, 57, and 58 to Besançon and neighboring towns, allowing visitors to travel without a car. The town hall opens on Mondays and Wednesdays until early evening and Tuesday and Thursday mornings, where you can get official documents and local information.
The traditional houses feature distinctive covered outdoor staircases called 'lancis' that give the architecture its regional character. These staircases are a visible reminder of the area's rural heritage and make the streetscapes instantly recognizable to those who know the local building styles.
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