The Jura Mountain region

[Paul38]

My partner and I are planning a trip to the Jura in mid July any advice on places worth a visit would be greatly appreciated
Thanks Paul

 

[barryd]

Been there several times. Its not very big so easy to explore. There are several small lakes, lots of great walking and kayaking, wonderful scenery and of course some of the best unpasteurised cheese in the world (not just France) Comes from there. Morbier and Comte. Villages and towns are not that notable so its just a case of enjoying all of the above. We will be there late June / early July for a week or so.

 

[jacquigem]

Dole is a nice town with good river walks and worth a visit , a few different camping options

 

[marchie]

Dole is a nice town with good river walks and worth a visit , a few different camping options

Don't mention Dole; 1/2 the Forum will go off on one about how people should work for a living ... 'Typical bloody French ... etc, etc'

Such commenters should, of course, be directed towards another attractive French town, namely Condom (or, at least their father's should have been ...)

Steve

 

[Paul38]

Been there several times. Its not very big so easy to explore. There are several small lakes, lots of great walking and kayaking, wonderful scenery and of course some of the best unpasteurised cheese in the world (not just France) Comes from there. Morbier and Comte. Villages and towns are not that notable so its just a case of enjoying all of the above. We will be there late June / early July for a week or so.

Hi Barryd:
Thanks for the advise we are traveling over from Roscoff looking like LeMans ,Orleans and across . Any tips on overnight stops
Cheers Paul

 

[marchie]

Hi Barryd:
Thanks for the advise we are traveling over from Roscoff looking like LeMans ,Orleans and across . Any tips on overnight stops
Cheers Paul

Orleans area has aires at Meung-sur-Loire [free but 3€ for water in 2022/23] and La Ferte St Aubin, both handy for jumping back onto the A10 autoroute

Steve

 

[barryd]

Hi Barryd:
Thanks for the advise we are traveling over from Roscoff looking like LeMans ,Orleans and across . Any tips on overnight stops
Cheers Paul

Sorry not really. We generally come across Belgium and down through the Alsace.

 

[TJBi]

Hi Barryd:
Thanks for the advise we are traveling over from Roscoff looking like LeMans ,Orleans and across . Any tips on overnight stops
Cheers Paul

Are you thinking of overnight stops near the places that you mention or simply along that route? If the latter, some idea as to distances between stops would be useful.
If the former, the aire at Le Mans https://www.campingcar-infos.com/view.php?id=2742 is frequently full. You might consider https://www.campingcar-infos.com/view.php?id=32737 a short distance west of Le Mans. In the vicinity of Orléans, you have the aire at Meung-sur-Loire https://www.campingcar-infos.com/view.php?id=15071 or the one at Saran https://www.campingcar-infos.com/view.php?id=31244, but this one can frequently be full. If looking to visit the city, you could consider https://www.campingcar-infos.com/view.php?id=28053 which is an unprepossessing free car park but very convenient for trams to the centre of Orléans.
I would second the recommendation of Dole in the Jura and there is a large parking area at https://www.campingcar-infos.com/view.php?id=567

Numerous other possibilities depending on how long you intend to take on the journey to the Jura and whether you wish to explore anywhere that you visit on the way.

 

[Williemanjaro]

Cascades du Herisson waterfalls. Lots of waterfalls, walks, bike trails etc:

Cascades du Herisson : breathtaking jura waterfalls. | Jura Mountains, France

The Hérisson waterfalls are a must-do for hikers who will feast their eyes on a succession of falls all along the trail.

en.montagnes-du-jura.fr

Plus, there is a great campsite there:

Homepage - Camping du Hérisson

The campsite le Camping du Hérisson is located in french Jura

camping-du-herisson.fr

 

[caledonia]

The whisky’s good

 

[Paul38]

Are you thinking of overnight stops near the places that you mention or simply along that route? If the latter, some idea as to distances between stops would be useful.
If the former, the aire at Le Mans https://www.campingcar-infos.com/view.php?id=2742 is frequently full. You might consider https://www.campingcar-infos.com/view.php?id=32737 a short distance west of Le Mans. In the vicinity of Orléans, you have the aire at Meung-sur-Loire https://www.campingcar-infos.com/view.php?id=15071 or the one at Saran https://www.campingcar-infos.com/view.php?id=31244, but this one can frequently be full. If looking to visit the city, you could consider https://www.campingcar-infos.com/view.php?id=28053 which is an unprepossessing free car park but very convenient for trams to the centre of Orléans.
I would second the recommendation of Dole in the Jura and there is a large parking area at https://www.campingcar-infos.com/view.php?id=567

Numerous other possibilities depending on how long you intend to take on the journey to the Jura and whether you wish to explore anywhere that you visit on the way.

Thanks for the advice I think Orleans is look about right for 6hours ish get

Are you thinking of overnight stops near the places that you mention or simply along that route? If the latter, some idea as to distances between stops would be useful.
If the former, the aire at Le Mans https://www.campingcar-infos.com/view.php?id=2742 is frequently full. You might consider https://www.campingcar-infos.com/view.php?id=32737 a short distance west of Le Mans. In the vicinity of Orléans, you have the aire at Meung-sur-Loire https://www.campingcar-infos.com/view.php?id=15071 or the one at Saran https://www.campingcar-infos.com/view.php?id=31244, but this one can frequently be full. If looking to visit the city, you could consider https://www.campingcar-infos.com/view.php?id=28053 which is an unprepossessing free car park but very convenient for trams to the centre of Orléans.
I would second the recommendation of Dole in the Jura and there is a large parking area at https://www.campingcar-infos.com/view.php?id=567

Numerous other possibilities depending on how long you intend to take on the journey to the Jura and whether you wish to explore anywhere that you visit on the way.

Thanks for the advise Orleans is about our limit 6 hrs ish bit hard on the bum after that and start to get the look from the partner will check out the sites you said Cheers

 

[Rumour]

The whisky’s good

My first thought as I look longingly at the 18 year old single that my wife was given for services rendered. Evidently the reason I got a black eye was I didn't know it was for 30 years at the same company! (Along with a £700 bonus!)

 

[Bigshug]

The whisky’s good

Just finished off a bottle of Jura that stayed in the motorhome for emergencies. Replaced it with a lovely Arran

 

[caledonia]

Just finished off a bottle of Jura that stayed in the motorhome for emergencies. Replaced it with a lovely Arran

There’s normally a Jura on special at Tesco

 

[barryd]

I'm not sure that Jura in eastern France is renowned for whisky.

 

[Robmac]

I'm not sure that Jura in eastern France is renowned for whisky.

I think Cal was being ironic Barry - or even downright sarcy!

 

[barryd]

I think Cal was being ironic Barry - or even downright sarcy!

Yeah I know but I am not sure the others were.

 

[TJBi]

I'm not sure that Jura in eastern France is renowned for whisky.

No, for that, you have to go to the Berry.

The Aubigny Auld Alliance

Malt 12 ans. Exclusivité de la ville d'Aubigny sur Nère

www.cave-des-stuarts.fr

 

[Bigshug]

I'm not sure that Jura in eastern France is renowned for whisky.

Thats ok I always carry at least one bottle, just for emergencies

 

[caledonia]

I think Cal was being ironic Barry - or even downright sarcy!

You know me too well Rab