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Joux Castle

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    Location: La Cluse-Et-Mijoux, Pontarlier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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    October 11, 2021

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    The castle of Joux also called Fort de Joux, perched on its rocky outcrop and located near the Swiss border served both as a place of observation and defense but also had the function of being a prison. Its most famous occupant who died in his jails is the Haitian independentist and revolutionary Toussaint Louverture. Napoleon having re-established slavery for pecuniary reasons, he opposed the emperor, which resulted in his imprisonment. You can visit this fort. For more information, this website is at your disposal: chateaudejoux.com
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    April 15, 2025

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    The complex is impressive even from the outside and, despite its 1,000-year-old and eventful history, is still in good condition. It has been continuously modernized to accommodate the latest military and artillery technologies.
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    March 6, 2020

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    Château de Joux, remarkable castle on a rock.
    With an interesting story.
    Above in the valley of the Doubs.
    Small restaurant in the parking lot in front of the entrance.
    More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Joux and chateaudejoux.com/index.php
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    1. The Blue Spring – View of Lac de Saint-Point loop from Malbuisson

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 950 m

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