Looking for a holiday that combines history, wide open spaces and exceptional know-how? Then you'll love the Doubs!

When it comes to culture and heritage, the Vauban Citadel in Besançon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, opens the doors to a unique military heritage, while the museums and narrow streets lined with Comtois houses reveal the town's watchmaking soul. A few kilometers away, the spectacular Saline Royale d'Arc-et-Senans (also a UNESCO site) awaits you for a timeless architectural voyage.

You can also take the legendary Ligne de train des Horlogers to Morteau, or climb aboard the Coni'fer to cross the Haut-Doubs in an “Orient Express” atmosphere: the perfect opportunity to discover châteaux, tuyé farms and Franco-Swiss watchmaking workshops.

Prefer the great outdoors? With 3,500 km of signposted trails and 400 km of cycle routes, the Doubs is an XXL playground: you can hike along EuroVelo 6 or the Grande Traversée du Jura, put together your own route thanks to the point-nœuds network, or try out one of the 31 gravel routes accessible by TER. Between lakes, deep forests and spectacular springs, adrenaline junkies can enjoy via ferrata, canoeing and climbing.

And because a Comtois adventure can also be enjoyed at the table, you can also treat yourself to fruitiere-aged Comté, melting Cancoillotte or absinthe.

In short, whether you come for its heritage, unspoilt nature or distinctive gastronomy, there's nothing to get bored of in the Doubs!