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Thurey-le-Mont is nestled in the wooded hills north of Besançon. Its washhouse, built in the 19th century, is fed by a spring and served the village's domestic needs. It still has its stone walls and slate roof.

Rougemont is an ancient fortified village with surviving ramparts, a medieval gate, and an ancient castle. The village also boasts a 13th-century collegiate church, a listed historic monument. Its history is linked to that of the lords of Rougemont, who were influential in the region during the Middle Ages.

The Montagney forge, founded in the 18th century, is a former ironworks in the Ognon Valley. It produced iron using hydraulic power supplied by the nearby mill race. Now abandoned, its ruins are well worth a visit.

Built in 1828 by the architect Louis Moreau and listed as a historic monument in 1977, it is made of pink sandstone from the surplus of the thermal baths of Luxeuil-les-Bains.

Destroyed in 1477 by the troops of Louis XI, the fortified house was rebuilt in the 16th century by Étienne de Labrey. The building is now occupied by a farm. The building was listed as a historical monument in 1977. WIKIPEDIA

The Ognon crossing at Pont-sur-l'Ognon offers a scenic and serene experience for cycle tourists. As you cycle, take time to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere, with the sound of the river flowing below and the birds singing in the trees.

An ideal spot to recharge your batteries on the sunny terrace.

Ollans Castle was built in the 18th century. It is surrounded by a vast garden bordered by the river, and decorated with two statues from the 1740s representing Diana and Apollo. It belonged to Charles Derosne, a beekeeping enthusiast and friend of Sully Prudhomme. It is also in this castle that the writer composed his first collection of poetry, Le Bonheur. The castle cannot be visited these days, but it is a great place to take a photo.