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Walk the waterfallsįollow the footpath in the nearby Hérisson valley and you’ll thread through shaded forests to discover thirty one spectacular waterfalls, including the highest, Éventail, so named for its fan shape and Le Grand Saut, with a trail that leads behind the fall. Stroll or cycle around the lake to spy breath-taking views, enjoy a picnic before taking a dip in the clear, inviting waters. Lac de Chalain is another spectacular lake, set in wooded foothills with its own sandy beach. Start with a peaceful 5km trail through a bird sanctuary, stroll the soft sand lakeside shores, then head to the water park for high-octane thrills. There’s something for everyone over at Lac de Vaivre, an artificial lake in the nearby town of Vesoul. But that doesn’t mean it’s without a beach or two. If you want to find out more about the area’s pre-history, you can take a 40-minute drive across the border to Switzerland’s Jurrasica Museum in Porrentruy.

Fortunately, the Jurassic Park-style attractions here are restricted only to dinosaur footprints, not marauding velociraptors. It’s these same mountains, and their twisting and turning layers of fossil-studded limestone, that gave name to the Jurassic period. So they’re great for hikes and mountain bike rides, and on a clear day they’ll give you a great view over to Mont Blanc. They’re rocky, but not especially overwhelming. The region gets its name from the Jura mountains, which snake their way between France and Switzerland, to the north west of the Alps.

So why haven’t you visited the Jura yet? Land of the Dinosaurs

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Here are ten reasons why you’ll fall in love with this region that’s full of eastern promise.Ĭascading waterfalls, beach-fringed lakes, enchanting forests and hillside vineyards…in this most magical of regions, an abundance of natural wonders await. If you’re thinking about France, why not look east for a wonderfully inspiring change of view? The Jura’s lakeside beaches, rugged hills, and gorgeous villages are a delight.

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