Further Information

Holidays by Destination Europe France The Jura Further Information 

Comite Regional du Tourisme de Franche-Comte
Le St-Pierre, 28 rue de la Republique, 25025 Besancon
+ 3 81 25 08 08

The official site with English translation option and access to general ideas about the Jura plus a search facility on accommodation options, though for many you then need to phone.

Comite Departemental du Tourisme du Jura
8 rue Louis Rousseau 39000 Los-Le Saunier
+ 3 84 87 08 88

The tourist office produces a wealth of informative guides, some mentioned elsewhere in this report, and including 45 idees sejours of readymade packages for walking, cycling, riding, fishing, canyoning, and other types of holidays. Not all will suit children but fun looking options include a six day stay in gites moving between them by horsedrawn cart, stopping for visits for example to local crafts people.
There is also a section on Everything for Children of suitable activities and places to visit.
The site includes the option of requesting various accommodation guides, some free.

Jura-Ete

Offers listings of attractions and events over the summer either in magazine form available in the region or French language listings on the site (enter ‘enfants' in the search for suitable events).

Jura-France
A French language site with a selection of options including a handful of self-catering properties, some restaurants and hotels, as well as non tourism information.

Jura Lacs
Information on the region including a number of web sites. Also some accommodation information although so far few web links.