The Territoire de Belfort: a unique département in France

In 2022, the Territoire de Belfort celebrates its 100th birthday. This is an opportunity to take a look at the strange destiny of the smallest French department (outside ... lire plus !

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Discover the Lion of Belfort by Auguste Bartholdi

The Lion of Belfort is a monumental statue by Auguste Bartholdi situated against the cliff underneath the castle of Belfort. It symbolises the heroic resistance of the French army besieged in Belfort during ... lire plus !

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Lods, Franche-Comté

The small village of Lods is situated in the département of Doubs in Franche-Comté. Listed as one of France’s most beautiful villages, the enviable site of Lods has ... lire plus !

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The first soldiers who fell during the First World War

With a bit of research we found out the names of the first soldiers who fell during the First World War. When World War I started exactly 100 ... lire plus !

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Montbéliard Christmas Market

Every year during Advent, the German-style Montbéliard Christmas market is held to the delight of the young people of the town. Since its first edition in 1986, the Christmas ... lire plus !

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Morbier, Franche-Comté

Morbier – a washed rind cheese from the Franche-Comté region. Morbier is a raw cow’s milk cheese made from uncooked pressed scalded curds. The fat content is at ... lire plus !

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Comté Cheese

Comté, a cow’s milk and hard cheese from the Franche-Comté region. Comté is a cow’s milk cheese made from pressed scalded curds with a golden-yellow to brown firm ... lire plus !

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The enchanting Christmas Markets in France

Christmas markets in France are small villages made up of little stalls made of wood (called chalets). They are usually located in the main square or street of a town. ... lire plus !

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Discover the historic town of Belfort

If you are visiting Franche-Comté or Alsace, the Belfort with its history and its massive fortifications, makes an ideal day trip. The town takes pride in having given ... lire plus !

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