8 days in Jura Itinerary

Moirans-en-Montagne is a commune in the Jura department in Franche-Comté in eastern France. Attractions like Musee du Jouet and Climbing Tours make great kid-friendly stops. Explore Moirans-en-Montagne's surroundings by going to Pic de l'Aigle (in La Chaux-du-Dombief), Cascades du Hérisson (in Menetrux-en-Joux) and Baume-les-Messieurs (Cascade de Tufs, Reculee de Baume-les-Messieurs, &more). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at La Maison de La Vache qui rit, explore the activities along Plage du Grand Lac de Clairvaux, admire the sheer force of Gorges de l'Abime, and contemplate the long history of Hotel-Dieu de Lons-le-Saunier.

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Brussels, Belgium to Moirans-en-Montagne is an approximately 7-hour car ride. You can also drive. Traveling from Brussels in July, expect nights in Moirans-en-Montagne to be about the same, around 18°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 31°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Salins-les-Bains.

Salins-les-Bains is a commune in the Jura department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.Salins owes its name to its saline waters, used for bathing and drinking. Bring the kids along to Lac de Chalain and Grottes de Baume-les-Messieurs. The adventure continues: examine the collection at La Grande Saline - Musée du Sel, contemplate the long history of Maison de Louis Pasteur, take in the dramatic scenery at La Cascade des Tufs, and Head underground at Grottes des Moidons.

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Traveling by car from Moirans-en-Montagne to Salins-les-Bains takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. August in Salins-les-Bains sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to drive back home.