Country France Canton Mouthe Area 29.03 km² Arrondissement Pontarlier | Department Doubs Population (2012) 1,470 Local time Tuesday 4:22 PM | |
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Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Intercommunality Mont d'Or et les Deux Lacs Weather 12°C, Wind N at 10 km/h, 45% Humidity | ||
Jougne is a commune in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France.
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Map of 25370 Jougne, France
Geography
The commune is situated 19 km (12 mi) from Pontarlier and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from the Swiss border. It lies in the Jura Mountains, which form the border between France and Switzerland.
It dominates the valley of the Jougnena. From Piquemiette, there is a magnificent view of the Alps.
History
In the Middle Ages, Jougne was an important toll station on the road to Italy. Of the ancient fortifications, a gate and ramparts, as well as ruins of the fort, remain.
The chapel of Saint Maurice dates from the twelfth century and has a Carolingian crypt.
Tourism
Jougne is a tourist town noted for winter sports. The ski resort of Piquemiette caters to alpine skiers, but there are also hiking and cross-country ski trails in the forest of la Joux.
There is also an animal museum, with elaborate natural settings and numerous hotels and restaurants.
Twin towns — Sister cities
Jougne is twinned with: