e._, the
Alesia of some authorities.
II. Luxeuil (Luxovium) in Haute Saone. Celebrated from the ancient times
for its ferruginous springs. Here visit the Roman remains, mediaeval
houses, the town for the sake of the view. Make excursions into the
valleys of the Vosges.
III. Vesoul and Gray, departure from Besancon by way of the charming
valley of Ognon. See the Chateau de la Roche, turned into a school of
agriculture, the sculptures in Vesoul church, its old streets, and
pretty gardens. Visit the Port sur Saone (Portus Abucinus). At Gray
visit the Hotel de Ville, the house of Simon d'Ancier, maitre-d'hotel of
the Connetable de Bourbon. Visit the Abbey of Pesmes which contains some
fine Renaissance work, the ancient Abbey of Acey, the Chateau de
Balancon, Marnay, ancient domain of the Joinvilles, Ruffey--Roman city
destroyed by the Vandals.
IV. From Besancon to Pontanier (Abiolica)--a beautiful bit of railway.
The Doubs is crossed twice, when views are obtained of Arguel and
Montferrand, and the modern chateaux of Torpes and Thoraise. The Loue is
crossed at Mouchard; fine view of the ruins of Vaugrenant. After leaving
Mouchard, the traveller enjoys a succession of vast prospects of the
vineyard region of the Jura--Aiglepierre, Marnoz, Arbois, &c.
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