Jougne


Jougne is a commune in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France.

Geography

The commune is situated from Pontarlier and from the Swiss border. It lies in the Jura Mountains, which form the border between France and Switzerland.
It dominates the valley of the Jougnena. From Piquemiette, there are views of the Alps.

History

In the Middle Ages, Jougne was an important toll station on the road to Italy. Of the ancient fortifications, a gate and ramparts, as well as ruins of the fort, remain.
The chapel of Saint Maurice dates from the twelfth century and has a Carolingian crypt.

Population

Tourism

Jougne is a tourist town noted for winter sports. The ski resort of Piquemiette caters to alpine skiers, but there are also hiking and cross-country ski trails in the forest of la Joux.
There is also an animal museum and numerous hotels and restaurants.

Twin towns — sister cities

Jougne is twinned with: