Baume-les-Messieurs
The Village of Baume
Located in the heart of the most impressive valley of the Jura, the village and its famous abbey are among the most spectacular places in France. A box canyon forms a setting for the buildings of the monastery which today mingle with those of the village.
Natural beauties
This village, classified as the most beautiful village in France, is also home to natural beauties: caves, waterfalls and belvederes.
Calm and meditation
A perfect stay for hiking, mountain biking, nature discovery (Natura 2000 site), trout fishing (in the Seille 5 m. from the house), photography, painting or for lovers of calm and meditation.
In the village
- Guided tours of the caves, among the most beautiful in Europe
- Guided tours of the Imperial Abbey
- Restaurants
- Cafés/terrace
- Bookstore and shops
- Tourist offices
- Pretty walks
- Waterfalls and lookouts
In the surrounding area
- Wine tasting
- Château Chalon and its famous Vin Jaune.
- Spa treatments at Lons-le-Saunier (15kms-rheumatology).
- Beaches and swimming
- Lakes of Chalain, Clairvaux, Vouglans (within a radius of 25Kms).
- Golf (18 holes at 20 kms).
- Horse riding (very many possibilities)
- Water park in Lons-le-Saunier.
- Cross-country skiing 40 kms.
- Theatre, cinemas in Lons, various cultural activities
