Watchmaking Doubs Regional Natural Park

Watchmaking Doubs Regional Natural Park is a protected area featuring forests, meadows, and dramatic rocky cliffs surrounding the Doubs River in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. The landscape is shaped by deep gorges carved by the river, creating a striking terrain of steep valleys and limestone formations.

France established this regional park in 2021 to protect the ecological heritage and traditional landscapes of the Doubs valley. The decision recognized the importance of preserving both the natural environment and the region's long-standing relationship with sustainable land use.

The area has deep roots in watchmaking, and visitors encounter workshops where artisans continue to craft timepieces using methods passed down through generations. This tradition of fine craftsmanship is woven into the identity of the local communities and towns throughout the park.

The park has hiking trails, cycling routes, and cross-country skiing paths suited to different ability levels, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace. Information centers in nearby towns provide guidance on trail selection and help visitors understand what they encounter along the way.

The park contains a network of canyon-like gorges carved by the Doubs River that form natural divisions in the landscape. These dramatic formations shelter specialized plants and animal species adapted to the steep terrain, making them surprisingly rich habitats rarely seen elsewhere in the region.

Location: Doubs

Location: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Inception: September 4, 2021

Website: https://parcdoubshorloger.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.20000,6.75000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00