Escapade around Pontarlier and Château de Joux

3 days/2 nights


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From

177 €

per person



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Pontarlier’s many secrets and treasures are yours to share, of which the production of Comté cheese, absinthe, Pontarlier Anis, and salted meat smoked in tuyés (wooden chimneys) are just some.
Discover the art of marquetry, leather craft and jewellery making. Immerse yourself in ten centuries of history at Joux château and in the town of Pontarlier on these tours themed around local artisans.



ACCOMMODATION :

2-star hotel


MEALS :

Half board



PROGRAMME :

• Day 1:
Unguided tour of the Municipal Museum in Pontarlier. Visit to the Distillerie Guy. Lunch of typical local produce. Guided tour of the Château de Joux.
Dinner and overnight accommodation at the hotel.

 

• Day 2:
Visit to a cheese dairy in Pontarlier.  Freedom to discover the town. Lunch taken as you wish. Unguided tour of the nature reserve of the Frasne peat bogs. Visit to the Bonnevaux museum farm.
Dinner and overnight accommodation at the hotel.

 

Day 3:
Hiking in Upper Doubs (6.5 km / 1¾ hours). Lunch at the Auberge du Tillau. Tour of a tuyé meat smoking room (Franche-Comté salt meat specialities). End of the programme.



PRICES : all year 2011 and 2012

Price per person

 2011

 2012

Basis of 2 people
sharing a double room
€ 176.50

 € 182

THE PRICE INCLUDES :

The accommodation in a 2-star hotel, half board.
The tours and admissions on the programme.
2 lunches : day 1 (wine and coffee included) and day 3 : either the stage-menu with drinks or the tourist menu without drinks.

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :

The transport.
The lunch day 2
the other drinks.
The tourist tax.
Personal expenses.
The administrative costs (+ € 8)

OPTIONAL :

The cancellation insurance (1.7 % of the total price)
the extra night in half board : from €58 / person.

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