6 days in Jura Itinerary

Lons-le-Saunier is a commune and capital of the Jura department in eastern France.GeographyThe town is in the heart of the Revermont region, at the foot of the first plateau of the Jura massif. Change things up with these side-trips from Lons-le-Saunier: La Grande Saline - Musée du Sel (in Salins-les-Bains), La Cascade des Tufs (in Les Planches-pres-Arbois) and Maison de Louis Pasteur (in Arbois). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at La Maison de La Vache qui rit, take an in-depth tour of Abbaye Imperiale de Baume-les-Messieurs, take some stellar pictures from Belvedere de Granges-sur-Baume, and get to know the fascinating history of Reculee de Baume-les-Messieurs.

To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Lons-le-Saunier trip planner.

Plattsburgh, USA to Lons-le-Saunier is an approximately 28-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Plattsburgh to Lons-le-Saunier, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Plattsburgh in April, with highs in Lons-le-Saunier at 61°F and lows at 43°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can travel back home.