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Le Russey

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A charming little town in Doubs, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region, Le Russey takes place in the heart of the Doubs Horloger Regional Natural Park. It is located about sixty kilometers from Besançon, not far from Bonnetage, Narbief or Frambouhans.

Mainly an agricultural and forestry commune, Le Russey has long been known for its cattle breeding activity, and particularly Montbéliarde dairy cows.

The history of this Franche-Comté city has been very turbulent over the centuries, notably with the massacres of 1476 by the troops of Charles the Bold or the various plague epidemics and the destruction of the Ten Years' War.

Today, Le Russey continues to attract visitors with the richness of its landscapes and its peaceful and authentic side.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLe Russey
Postcode25210
Tourism label
Latitude47.1623300 (N 47° 9’ 44”)
Longitude6.7294840 (E 6° 43’ 46”)
AltitudeFrom 859m to 1034m
Surface area24.17 km²
Population2499 inhabitants
Density103 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureBesançon (67 km, 1:04)
Insee code25512
IntercommunalityCC du Plateau de Russey
DepartmentDoubs
TerritoriesFranche-Comté, Jura mountains
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Bonnétage2.9 km (4 min)
Le Mémont4.7 km (7 min)
Narbief5.5 km (6 min)
Le Barboux6.9 km (9 min)
Les Fontenelles7.2 km (13 min)
Le Bizot7.3 km (12 min)
La Chenalotte7.4 km (8 min)
Grand'Combe-des-Bois7.6 km (12 min)
Saint-Julien-lès-Russey7.7 km (12 min)
Frambouhans7.7 km (9 min)
La Bosse8.1 km (12 min)
Le Luhier8.2 km (9 min)
Fournet-Blancheroche8.3 km (13 min)
Noël-Cerneux9.3 km (9 min)
Montbéliardot9.6 km (12 min)

Things to see and do

Passing through Le Russey, don't forget to admire the town hall. Built in the 19th century, it is listed as a Historic Monument. It initially housed the market hall and the justice of the peace, in addition to the town hall.

You can also discover the Saint-Nicolas church, the Saint-Roch chapel or the different fruit farms known for their cheese production.

Several marked hiking trails nearby allow you to appreciate the local fauna and flora.

Winter sports enthusiasts will head towards the Russey plateau, a ski resort perched at an altitude of 870 m. It gives access to a ski area with one kilometer of slopes.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Monuments

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Wednesday morning.

In March, it's time for the Easter T'oeuf with its egg hunt, its activities for young and old and its musical evening.

The Gentianes gourmet stroll is held every year in May. This 12-kilometer route allows you to discover the village, its forest trails and its landscapes, while enjoying a meal and a drink at each stopover.

A fireworks display is offered every July 14, in addition to a firefighters' ball.

Marché Artisanal & Produits Régionaux

Weather

Friday 24 may
Min. 5°C - Max. 12°C
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Saturday 25 may
Min. 6°C - Max. 13°C
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Sunday 26 may
Min. 7°C - Max. 18°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Ban Forest
HikeIntermediate35 minHauterive-la-Fresse (29 km)
Reposoir Chapel
HikeEasy1:00Pays-de-Clerval (31 km)
Walk to Fort Lachaux- Grand-Charmont, Sochaux, Montbéliard
HikeIntermediate35 minGrand-Charmont (40 km)
Drugeon and Dragon
HikeEasy1:05La Rivière-Drugeon (51 km)
Greenway
HikeEasy6:00Devecey (57 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Hotels

Your holidays
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A restaurant
A rental car
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