Franche-Comté is a region and historical province in eastern France, which includes most of the French portion of the Jura mountain range and the plateau of the upper Saône River. It comprises the departments ofJura, Doubs, Haute-Saône, and Territoire de Belfort. The pine forests in the Jura and the pastures for stock raising are important to the area’s economy. A section of the Jura slopes is planted with grapes. The Franche-Comté is famous for its Gruyère cheese and its watches and clocks.
With its rich historical and cultural heritage, the wide range of activities on offer and its protected nature, Franche-Comté is an ideal holiday and business destination meeting every requirement of European customers. Franche-Comté comes also as one of France’s leading regions.
