Population (2012) 227 Local time Sunday 4:02 AM | Intercommunality Pays d'Ornans Area 6.25 km² | |
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Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Weather 6°C, Wind SE at 5 km/h, 66% Humidity | ||
Lods is a commune in the Doubs département in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France.
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Map of Lods, France
Geography
Lods is located 12 km (7.5 mi) southwest of Ornans in the valley of the Loue River.
History
It is first documented in 1189, and there are archaeological remains from the fifth and the seventh centuries.
Economy
Viticulture was the primary activity until the phylloxera infestation. The arrival of the railroad caused both the vineyards and the forges to decline due to outside competition.
Tourism
Lods is a picturesque village with two hotels and a campground. Outdoor activities include tennis, fishing, and canoeing. Also worth seeing are the Musée de la Vigne et du Vin viticulture museum and art gallery.
References
Lods Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA