In the
neighbourhood of Joux are high mountain peaks from which magnificent
views are to be had. Many interesting excursions to be made in this
neighbourhood.
VII. The Falls of the Doubs, Morteau, and Montbenoit. Start from
Morteau, visit the Falls and Lakes, also the _Cols de Roches_. Proceed
to Montbenoit by the river Doubs. See the splendid rock at Entreroches.
The church of Montbenoit is one of the historic monuments of France;
here are to be seen statuettes and sculptures in wood, the work of
Florentine artists in the sixteenth century, employed by the Abbe
Carondelet, friend of Raphael and Erasmus.
VIII. Baume-les-Dames. By rail and road from Besancon or Montbeliard,
passing the picturesque valley of the Doubs, rich in charming landscape
and historic associations. Ruins of the Chateaux of Montfaucon and
Vaite, to be seen on the way. At Baume-les-Daines, visit the ancient
Abbey Church, now turned into a public granary, also the valley of the
Cuisancin, last, the Glaciere de la Grace-Dieu, a natural phenomenon of
great beauty and interest.
IX. From Andelot to Orgelet. The railway takes you to Champagnole. From
thence take a carriage to the Source of the Ain, and Les Planches,
visiting by the way the church of Sirod.
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