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Village guide · Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · 4 places to discover

Nestled at the bottom of a spectacular Jura reculée valley, Baume-les-Messieurs is built around its Benedictine abbey, the historic birthplace of vin jaune.

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The 4 must-see places in Baume-les-Messieurs

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Abbey of Baume-les-Messieurs Must-see

A founding Benedictine abbey, said to be the origin of Cluny Abbey, at the heart of the reculée valley.

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Reculée of Baume-les-Messieurs Must-see

A dead-end valley with spectacular limestone cliffs, ranked among the finest sites in France.

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Cascade des Tufs at Baume-les-Messieurs

A petrifying waterfall formed by limestone-rich waters, at the entrance to the reculée.

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Caves of Baume-les-Messieurs

Natural caves adorned with rock formations, carved into the cliffs of the reculée.

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