Activities for everyone
A Paradise for Nature and Adventure Lovers
The Maison du Fort de Fontain, nestled in the heart of the Jura Mountains, is the ideal starting point for a multitude of outdoor activities. Whether you are a thrill seeker, a nature enthusiast or looking for moments of relaxation, you will find an activity that suits you
Hiking and Trail
Explore the many hiking and trail trails that wind through the picturesque landscapes of the Besançon hills and the Jura Mountains. From leisurely strolls to more demanding ridge-top routes, each route offers breathtaking views and a total immersion in nature. Crossed by the Trail des Forts de Besançon, the largest trail in Eastern France, the opportunity to live a unique experience!
Bike, MTB and Gravel
The roads and paths around the Maison du Fort de Fontain are a perfect playground for cyclists.
Whether you prefer road cycling, mountain biking or gravel, you will find varied routes for all levels.
Explore forest trails, country lanes and winding roads, enjoying the natural beauty of the first foothills of the Jura Mountains and its famous valleys.
Golf
A few minutes from the Maison du Fort de Fontain, the Besançon Golf Club offers a magnificent and remarkably well-maintained course. Perfectly blending in with the existing nature in a magnificent 200 ha park, it will seduce you with its selective and varied course and its splendid views of the surroundings. It is accessible to all, whatever their level of play.
Potholing
For adventurers and fans of underground discoveries, the region offers fascinating caving sites, including one located 6 km away!
Explore caves and natural cavities, and discover a hidden world underground.
Fishing
The surrounding rivers and lakes are ideal for fishing enthusiasts. Enjoy peaceful moments on the banks of the Doubs or in the Loue Valley surrounded by the natural beauty of the Jura Mountains, and try to catch some local fish.
Aviation
For an unforgettable experience, discover the Maison du Fort de Fontain from the sky, the Besançon loop, the Loue valley. At Vèze, Domergue Aviation offers flights allowing you to admire the breathtaking landscapes from the air.
Horse riding
Horse riding enthusiasts will also find what they are looking for with nearby equestrian centres offering horse rides through the magnificent natural landscapes of the Besançon hills.
Get your fill of culture around the Maison du Fort de Fontain
The Maison du Fort de Fontain is ideally located for culture and history lovers, offering easy access to a multitude of cultural sites and activities. Immerse yourself in the region's rich heritage and be enchanted by the cultural treasures that surround you.
Besançon: A Jewel of Heritage
Historical Center : Stroll through the picturesque streets of Besançon, admire the blue stone facades and discover the St. John's Cathedral and the Porte Noire but also emblematic sites such as the Promenades Micaud and Granvelle, the Parcs Chamars and Gare d'Eau.
AGo and greet Victor Hugo, Jouffroy d’Abbans, Courbet, Pasteur, the Enlightenment brothers! Let yourself be guided by the rich visits offered by the tourist office!
Vauban's fortifications classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and lthe Citadel of Besançon
Take the patrol path of this impressive fortress, explore its ramparts, bastions and sentry boxes, and visit the Musée Comtois, the Museum-animal spaces but also the Museum of Resistance and Deportation, recently completely transformed and enriched.
Museums and Culture : Visit the rich Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology, Museum of Time installed at the Palais Granvelle and discover the history of time measurement and watchmaking in the Jura Arc, recently listed as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.
La VICTOR HUGO House and frac, places of reflection and exchange are also worth a visit!
and a few km from the House
Ornans: In the Footsteps of Gustave Courbet
Ornans, Gustave Courbe's birthplace, is home to a museum on the banks of the Loue dedicated to this famous painter. The 7 Courbet Trails will take you through his birthplace and valley, to the sites he captured on his canvases! Explore this internationally renowned Loue Valley, ideal for fly fishing, canoeing and picturesque hikes, discovering the remote Jura mountains.
Arc-et-Senans: The Royal Saltworks
The Saline Royale is a former salt factory, commissioned by King Louis XV and built by the visionary architect Claude-Nicolas Ledoux. In the heart of a 13-hectare park, enjoy an unforgettable experience… Admire UNESCO sites from around the world in the Centre de Lumières, visit permanent and temporary exhibitions, explore 30 tree-filled gardens and enjoy a rich programme of cultural events all year round.
Nancray: The Museum of Comtoises Houses
10 minutes from the Maison du fort, let yourself be won over by the Franche-Comté spirit in an open-air museum! Enjoy a unique visiting experience through an immersive route made up of 35 authentic Franche-Comté buildings. A remarkable site that invites you to stroll, contemplate, be curious and make discoveries where heritage, entertainment, exhibitions and outdoor events are intertwined.
Dino zoo and Poudrey Chasm
Dino-Zoo: 20 minutes from the House, this park immerses visitors in the heart of the evolution of the world, offering an immersive experience of prehistoric life. Gouffre de Poudrey: Explore this fascinating cave and feel the emotion of a journey to the center of the Earth, as described by Jules Verne.
The geological treasures of the Jura
A few km from the Maison du Fort de Fontain, we recommend some great excursions featuring the emblematic geological phenomena of the Jura.
Caves, chasms, sinkholes, waterfalls, marshes, rocky cirques, and remote areas will enchant you.
Osselle Cave
Poudrey chasm
Recesses, rocky cirques, Loue waterfalls
The Saône Marshes
Pour en savoir plus sur ces lieux :
- Le gouffre de Poudrey : https://gouffredepoudrey.com/
- La grotte d’Osselle : https://grotte-osselle.fr/
- Ornans : https://www.valleedelaloue.com/O
- Le marais de Saône : https://www.doubs.fr/equipement/marais-de-saone/
- Le sentier karstique : https://www.doubs.travel/decouvrir/nature/le-sentier-karstique-du-grand-bois/
Discover the karst phenomenon characteristic of Doubs
Karst Trail of the Grand Bois