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Ornans – Venice of the Franche-Comté

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Ornans – Venice of the Franche-Comté

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    February 22, 2023

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    Ornans is very attractive with its houses reflected in the Loue, its elegant limestone cliffs surrounding it, its magnificent church with its imposing Comtois bell tower, the squares and shops …
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    February 28, 2024

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    Ornans is located on the banks of the River Loue, surrounded by hills and forests. It is located in a picturesque area and is known for its attractive scenery.
    Ornans has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. It was the birthplace of Gustave Courbet, an influential French painter of the 19th century. Courbet is considered an important figure in the art movement of realism.
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    August 10, 2019

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    Tranquil place on the Loue. Known for its riverside houses, some of which stand on stilts. Therefore also jokingly called Venice the Franche-Comté.
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    1. Loop 2: Between the Ornans plateau and the source of the Loue – four major Jura rivers

    60.8km

    03:19

    920m

    930m

    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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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 420 m

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    Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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    Location: Ornans, Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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