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Chaux-Neuve

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Chaux-Neuve - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Doubs
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Located to the west of the Val de Mouthe, in the Doubs, the village of Chaux-Neuve is located about a hundred kilometers from Besançon, not far from Mouthe, Sarrageois or Châtelblanc, on the border of the Jura department and Switzerland.

Focused on nature tourism, the town is a paradise for lovers of outdoor living and board sports, particularly with the proximity of its cross-country and downhill ski trails. In addition to hosting an international Nordic combined event each year, this mountain town presents its visitors with a charming architectural heritage typical of the region.

Geographical information

MunicipalityChaux-Neuve
Postcode25240
Latitude46.6796940 (N 46° 40’ 47”)
Longitude6.1328540 (E 6° 7’ 58”)
AltitudeFrom 980m to 1384m
Surface area28.31 km²
Population332 inhabitants
Density11 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureBesançon (95 km, 1:30)
Insee code25142
IntercommunalityCC des Lacs et Montagnes du Haut-Doubs
DepartmentDoubs
TerritoriesFranche-Comté, Jura mountains
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Châtelblanc1.8 km (2 min)
Petite-Chaux3 km (3 min)
Le Crouzet3.5 km (5 min)
Reculfoz4.8 km (6 min)
Foncine-le-Haut5.8 km (7 min)
Mouthe6 km (6 min)
Les Pontets6.9 km (9 min)
Sarrageois8.7 km (10 min)
Rondefontaine9.1 km (11 min)
Foncine-le-Bas10.2 km (11 min)
Gellin11.2 km (12 min)
Les Villedieu11.3 km (13 min)
Chapelle-des-Bois11.3 km (16 min)
Brey-et-Maison-du-Bois12.4 km (12 min)

Things to see and do

Consecrated at the end of the 15th century, the Saint-Jacques church of Chaux-Neuve underwent several transformations, including an enlargement at the end of the 17th century. Listed in the supplementary inventory of Historic Monuments, it is especially appreciated for its interior architecture. Visitors can admire very beautiful listed pieces of furniture including six altarpieces, a baptistery or statues of Saint Peter in alabaster and Saint Joseph in polychrome wood. With its ribbed vault and decorated bases, it also reveals numerous coats of arms, like those of the Habsburgs, former owners of Franche-Comté.

The site also has several slopes of different levels, ski jumps, ski lifts and ski lifts.

Outdoor sports enthusiasts can also take the various snowshoeing or skijoring trails.

The polar park is appreciated by young and old with its animals in semi-freedom.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

Every year, the town hosts an international Nordic combined world cup event.

Photos

Chaux-Neuve, seen from Roche Blanche in Châtelblanc (© J.E)
Chaux-Neuve, seen from Roche Blanche in Châtelblanc (© J.E)
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Chaux-Neuve, seen from the road of Petite-Chaux (© J.E)
Chaux-Neuve, seen from the road of Petite-Chaux (© J.E)
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Panorama from Châtelblanc (© Jean Espirat)
Panorama from Châtelblanc (© Jean Espirat)
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Church of St. James (© J.E)
Church of St. James (© J.E)
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Polar Park - Chamois (© J.E)
Polar Park - Chamois (© J.E)
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Polar Park - Konk Polski Horses (© J.E)
Polar Park - Konk Polski Horses (© J.E)
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City Hall (© J.E)
City Hall (© J.E)
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Village of Chaux-Neuve in winter
Village of Chaux-Neuve in winter
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Chaux-Neuve, seen from the north meadows (© J.E)
Chaux-Neuve, seen from the north meadows (© J.E)
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Road to Chapelle-des-Bois, in the village (© J.E)
Road to Chapelle-des-Bois, in the village (© J.E)
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Village of Chaux-Neuve (© Y. Marshal)
Village of Chaux-Neuve (© Y. Marshal)
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15th century Saint-Jacques church
15th century Saint-Jacques church
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Nave of the church (© J.E)
Nave of the church (© J.E)
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Ogive cap in the church (© J.E)
Ogive cap in the church (© J.E)
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Stoup of the church (© J.E)
Stoup of the church (© J.E)
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Chair of the Church (© J.E)
Chair of the Church (© J.E)
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Armored keystone in the church (© J.E)
Armored keystone in the church (© J.E)
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Armored keystone in the church (© J.E)
Armored keystone in the church (© J.E)
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Armored keystone in the church (© J.E)
Armored keystone in the church (© J.E)
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Armored keystone in the church (© J.E)
Armored keystone in the church (© J.E)
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Armored keystone in the church (© J.E)
Armored keystone in the church (© J.E)
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Armored keystone in the church (© J.E)
Armored keystone in the church (© J.E)
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Armored keystone in the church (© J.E)
Armored keystone in the church (© J.E)
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Armored keystone in the church (© J.E)
Armored keystone in the church (© J.E)
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Armored keystone in the church (© J.E)
Armored keystone in the church (© J.E)
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Armorié ogive cap in the church (© J.E)
Armorié ogive cap in the church (© J.E)
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Ogive cap in the church (© J.E)
Ogive cap in the church (© J.E)
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Ogive cap in the church (© J.E)
Ogive cap in the church (© J.E)
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Ogive cap in the church (© J.E)
Ogive cap in the church (© J.E)
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Ogive cap in the church (© J.E)
Ogive cap in the church (© J.E)
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Ogive cap in the church (© J.E)
Ogive cap in the church (© J.E)
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Ogive cap in the church (© J.E)
Ogive cap in the church (© J.E)
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Medieval baptismal basin, in the church (© J.E)
Medieval baptismal basin, in the church (© J.E)
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Funeral flag dated in the church (© J.E)
Funeral flag dated in the church (© J.E)
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Façade and bell tower of the Saint-Jacques church (© J.E)
Façade and bell tower of the Saint-Jacques church (© J.E)
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High altar of the church (© J.E)
High altar of the church (© J.E)
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High altar and altarpiece of the church (© J.E)
High altar and altarpiece of the church (© J.E)
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Statue in the church (© J.E)
Statue in the church (© J.E)
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Statuette in the church (© J.E)
Statuette in the church (© J.E)
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Virgin and Child, in the church (© J.E)
Virgin and Child, in the church (© J.E)
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Virgin and Child, in the church (© J.E)
Virgin and Child, in the church (© J.E)
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Stained glass window of the church (© J.E)
Stained glass window of the church (© J.E)
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Stained glass (© J.E)
Stained glass (© J.E)
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Stained glass (© J.E)
Stained glass (© J.E)
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Stained glass (© J.E)
Stained glass (© J.E)
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Polar Park - European Bison (© J.E)
Polar Park - European Bison (© J.E)
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Polar Park - European Bison (© J.E)
Polar Park - European Bison (© J.E)
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Polar Park - European Bison (© J.E)
Polar Park - European Bison (© J.E)
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Polar Park - Red Deer (© J.E)
Polar Park - Red Deer (© J.E)
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Polar Park - Chamois (© J.E)
Polar Park - Chamois (© J.E)
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Polar Park - Horses Konik Polski (© J.E)
Polar Park - Horses Konik Polski (© J.E)
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Polar Park - Horses Konik Polski (© J.E)
Polar Park - Horses Konik Polski (© J.E)
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Polar Park - Malamute Dog (© J.E)
Polar Park - Malamute Dog (© J.E)
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Polar Park - Malamute Dog (© J.E)
Polar Park - Malamute Dog (© J.E)
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Polar Park - Fallow deer (© J.E)
Polar Park - Fallow deer (© J.E)
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Polar Park Farm - Home (© J.E)
Polar Park Farm - Home (© J.E)
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Polar Park - Renne (© J.E)
Polar Park - Renne (© J.E)
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Polar Park - Renne (© J.E)
Polar Park - Renne (© J.E)
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Polar Park - Rennes (© J.E)
Polar Park - Rennes (© J.E)
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Polar Park - Yacks (© J.E)
Polar Park - Yacks (© J.E)
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Polar Park - Yack (© J.E)
Polar Park - Yack (© J.E)
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Weather

Sunday 19 may
Min. 7°C - Max. 15°C
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Monday 20 may
Min. 7°C - Max. 17°C
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Tuesday 21 may
Min. 8°C - Max. 11°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Nordic skiing lessons
Sports sensations38 € Chapelle-des-Bois (8.6 km)
Canyoning in the Malvaux Gorges
Sports sensations50 € Foncine-le-Bas (9 km)
Canyoning in Jura
Sports sensations45 € to 55 € Clairvaux-les-Lacs (31 km)
Canyoning around Saint-Claude
Sports sensations45 € Saint-Claude (39 km)
Canyoning or Via Ferrata in Jura with Eskaléo
Sports sensations40 € to 65 € Saint-Claude (39 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Discovery of the Lac des Rouges Truites
HikeEasy1:00Lac-des-Rouges-Truites (12.9 km)
Bernard Rock Circuit
HikeAthletic3:30Bellefontaine (14.6 km)
Drugeon and Dragon
HikeEasy1:05La Rivière-Drugeon (22 km)
The Cimante waterfalls
HikeAthletic2:45Thoiria (34 km)
Dan Cross
HikeEasy1:45Poligny (37 km)

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