Lake of Chalain

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the Museum and Waterfalls of Herisson

They are located near the village of Doucier in the heart of the "Region des Lacs" (Region of lakes). Source of the Hérisson river is in the lake of Bonlieu at altitude of 805 m (2641 ft). It drops down to the Doucier plateau covering 280 m (920 ft) of altitude difference in only 3 km (2 miles) by cutting through narrow gorges and forming spectacular waterfalls of : The "Eventail"( name éventail derives from its fan shape), a 65 m (213 ft) drop in leaps and bounds, forming a pyramid of foaming water. The "Grand Saut" water falls from a height of 60 m (200 ft) in a single waterfall. The "Saut du Moulin" and "Saut Girard". The sites are easy to access and the trails along the Herisson river are well maintained. top
CHEESE DIARY

	Open from 15 June to 15 September : Every day 8.30 am till 12 am and 4 pm till 7 pm Fruitière de la Vallée du Hérisson 39130 DOUCIER Tél. :33.3.84.25.79.22 Fax :33.3.84.25.73.15 Our website : www.fruitiere-comte.com
AUROCHS FARM
The Aurochs farm is in the heart of the Jura, between lakes and forests, cliffs and waterfalls...a natural area to discover. Rare, curious, intriguing or impressive species...a farm which is unique in Europe, combining tourism, agriculture and environmental protection. A pleasant stay in a natural setting, to explore, relax, stroll, learn, taste and meet...no matter what your age. Our website : www.ferme-auroch.com

Lake Chalain

At an altitude of 492 m it is the most beautiful and impressive of all. Located at the foot of a cliff, it is the largest natural lake in the Jura (3 km long and 1 km wide). Well suited for windsurfing, canoeing and swimming it is the best recreational area in of the Jura department. A great variety of fish makes it a fisherman's paradise as well.
A severe drought in 1904 revealed the vestiges of a lake community dating back to 5 millennia. Two Neolithic houses built on pillars have been reconstructed on the shores of the lake, using prehistoric techniques.

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THE 3 VILLAGES

MARIGNY

Altitude : 545 m, 180 inhabitants, hiking, fishing, safe bathing, windsurfing, pedalos, canoe, mountainbiking, 500m from lake and its beaches, 15th century Chapel St Renobert , neolithic site .

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DOUCIER

Alt :530 m, 274 inhabitants, safe bathing, beach(lac de Chalain), windsurfing, pedalos, boats, fishing, hiking, horse riding school, Valley of the waterfalls of Hérisson, Lake Chambly,16-17th centuries Church , shops. Auroch farm

FONTENU

Alt : 594 m, 40 inhabitants, hiking," Bélvédère",viewpoint on lake Chalain, 17th century Chapel, The ruines of castle de Chalain (13th century) is situated on the campsite.

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THE LAKES REGION

A picturesque and attractive region of Jura dotted with lakes, viewpoints and remarkable sites, such as the Herisson waterfalls.
The Lakes region offers a multitude of activities; trails throughout the area are ideal for hikers, horse riders and mountain bikers.
The Lakes Road (Route des Lacs) is 150 km long and connects the main places of interest in the area as well as the different lakes.

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THE RIVER AIN

The Ain is a beautiful and powerful river. It springs up on the Nozeroy plateau (alt. 750 m) in a beautiful forestry setting. It forms a huge funnel whose water level varies with the seasons. It soon rushes into a deep, narrow gorge and disappears under a chaos of boulders. This is called the "Perte de l'Ain" (Loss of the Ain). It resurfaces further down as an attractive waterfall and begins its 190 km (120 miles) course.

It flows through the Jura department over 114 km (71 miles), hemmed in by steep hills, and passes by only one city, Champagnole Since the Vouglans Dam was built (1968), the Ain Gorges are submerged over 35 km (22 miles). The Ain river and its tributaries supply over 15 hydroelectric power stations.

A tributary of the Ain River, the Bienne, follows a very picturesque course, mostly through gorges (canyons). It springs up as a torrent near the town of Les Rousses (alt. 1,100 m) and flows through the cities of Morez and Saint-Claude, where it comes together with the Tacon river.

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Lake-Chalain association offers you a comfortable holiday in the heart of Jura

The lake of Chalain, situated in the center of the Lake region of the Jura, offers its visitors a varied choice of types and costs of holiday accomodation, with something to suit every taste and budget. You could stay with friends in a cottage, take your family to a campsite on the border of the lake. The choice is big, and the choice is yours.

So, do your research carefully and think about what kind of accomodation you want for your holiday. Are you looking for holiday accommodation near a beach, or in the rolling countryside? Are sports and activities available in the vicinity of the property? Nice, sunny weather can generally be found all over Jura, Franche-comté in the summer.

Discover the most famous attraction in Jura nearby Lake Chalain

The waterfalls of Hérisson and its museum, a very popular spot with foreign visitors and the French themselves during the long summer vacation will enchant you and refresh you. The tranquillity of the unique Jura, Franche-comté, countryside with its forests, lakes, vineyards, rolling hills and mountains and great many historical attractions, the auroch farm is the perfect soul-restoring holiday.

Lake-Chalain association proposes you different types of accommodation – cottage, campsite and hotel in Jura

The choices you face when looking for holiday accommodation in Jura, at lake Chalain, are whether to stay in a hotel, a rented cottage or villa, a gîte (a self-contained country cottage), a hotel, a bed and breakfast (called a chambre d’hôte), or to go camping on one of Jura’s most beautiful 4-star sites.