Franche-comte
The Franche-Comte is on the eastern side of France and borders withSwitzerland.
In the lower Jura, Doubs valley, mountain area the agriculture is mainly dairy, some wine. Another very important industry is the production of cheese but there is also forestry, optical, furniture.
Part of the Burgundy whilst the famous Burgundian Dukes where in power,the France Comte was also part of the Hapsbourg house from Austria, but finally became part of France in 1674.
Regional capital : Besançon
Departments / Counties of Franche-comte
| Number | Departement | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Jura | Lons le Saunier |
| 25 | Doubs | Besançon |
| 70 | Saône | Vesoul |
| 90 | Territoire de Belfort | Belfort |
Farms, farming, agriculture
Gites, Bed and breakfast, Chambres hotes
Industries, companies, research, export
Digital Surf
Metrological programmingLocal websites
www.doubs.fr
This is the official site for the Conseil général du Doubs, full of information, with events calendar, weather forecast for the towns and villages, news and politics, plus much more.
