Regional information about Franche-comte, France

Map of Franche-comte France

The Franche-Comte is on the eastern side of France and borders Switzerland.

The lower Jura, Doubs valley, mountain area. Agriculture is mainly dairy, some wine. Industries: cheese, forestries, optical, furniture.

Part of the Burgundy whilst the Dukes where in power, Hapsbourg of Austria then France in 1674.

Regional capital : Besançon



Farms, farming, agriculture


Gites, Bed and breakfast, Chambres hotes


Industries, companies, research, export

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Local 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.



Real estate, property


Tourisme, travel, information


Universities, colleges, schools




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