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Saint-Vit

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Doubs

Doubs Town, in Burgundy, Franche-Comté Saint-Vit takes place about twenty kilometers from Besançon, in the heart of the Rhine-Rhone metropolis. It is located near Dole, Dampierre and Ferrières-les-Bois, on the edge of the Jura.

Known as Villa Sancti Viti in the tenth century or Sanctus Wittus the fourteenth century, this ancient city unveils its visitors authentic landscapes conducive to sports and hiking, but also an architectural and historical heritage of great interest. Its proximity to some of the most beautiful cities in the region also makes it a popular holiday destination.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Vit
Postcode25410
Tourism label
Latitude47.1807890 (N 47° 10’ 51”)
Longitude5.8101660 (E 5° 48’ 37”)
AltitudeFrom 210m to 302m
Surface area16.44 km²
Population4998 inhabitants
Density304 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureBesançon (19.4 km, 23 min)
Insee code25527
IntercommunalityCU Grand Besançon Métropole
DepartmentDoubs
TerritoriesFranche-Comté, Jura mountains
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Salans2.7 km (4 min)
Ferrières-les-Bois3.2 km (6 min)
Évans3.6 km (7 min)
Berthelange3.8 km (7 min)
Roset-Fluans3.9 km (6 min)
Pouilley-Français5.6 km (10 min)
Fraisans6.2 km (10 min)
Dampierre6.3 km (8 min)
Osselle-Routelle6.8 km (8 min)
Corcelles-Ferrières6.9 km (12 min)
Dannemarie-sur-Crète7 km (11 min)
Torpes7.4 km (12 min)
Corcondray7.6 km (12 min)
Mercey-le-Grand7.8 km (11 min)
Ranchot8 km (11 min)

Things to see and do

Full of charm, Saint-Vit the small town has an interesting architectural heritage to discover during a stay in the area, like the postmaster eighteenth century house. Listed historical monument, it was originally an important stagecoach and mail coach. Strolling through the streets, you can also admire the house of 23 rue Charles de Gaulle, also listed historical monument, or the old wash-trough cover.

Built in the thirteenth century, the church Saint-Vit experienced several modifications and restorations over the centuries, including unveiling today a bell tower, a nave and side chapels eighteenth.

The Doubs valley and river stop Moulin du Pré are also great places to walk with family or friends to enjoy the wildlife and local flora as much as the sunny days.

Places of interest

Transport

Events and festivities

A fair is organized every third Wednesday of the month on the Promenade boardwalk.

The feast of Saint-Vit takes place every July with the program rides, games for all ages or food stands.

Weather

Monday 20 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 23°C
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Tuesday 21 may
Min. 14°C - Max. 17°C
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Wednesday 22 may
Min. 13°C - Max. 16°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Playheure escape game
Entertainment84 € to 110 € Besançon (17.4 km)
Maiden flight in a Stampe SV4-RS biplane
Sports sensations99 € to 299 € Dole (32 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Greenway
HikeEasy6:00Devecey (22 km)
The ride of Jouhe
HikeEasy55 minJouhe (25 km)
Circuit de Bellevue
HikeIntermediate3:10Gy (25 km)
Theme tour "Orchids fly"
HikeEasy1:50Gy (25 km)
Botanical Trail 2 "Around Bellevue"
HikeIntermediate2:30Gy (25 km)

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