Audincourt: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Maison du Patrimoine displays models of the Patouillet district, a martinet, two communal cooking kettles, various tools, blacksmiths’ aprons, cast bricks, charcoal, iron ore, and historic office equipment such as calculating and typewriting machines and payroll registers.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Audincourt can consider Audincourt as a destination.

Culture

The Église du Sacré-Cœur dates from 1950. Above its entrance is a colourful mosaic by Jean Bazaine; Fernand Léger also created seventeen multicoloured stained-glass windows for the church. The architect Maurice Novarina designed the very simple sacred building on a basilica-style floor plan.

The Église de l’Immaculée Conception dates from 1930. The monk and architect Dom Bellot designed it in the shape of a Latin cross. Visible parabolic interior structures divide the nave and distribute the light. Near the claustras are luminous stained-glass windows by Valentine Reyre.

The Centre d’Art – Donation Patt displays more than 150 paintings and sculptures. Guided tours of the Centre d’Art – Donation Patt are organised by the Office de Tourisme du Pays de Montbéliard. At the Maison de la Photographie in Audincourt, the Mode Ouverture association invites a French or international artist every month to exhibit their photographs.

Events

Rencontres & Racines takes place in Parc Japy in the centre of Audincourt and has been running for more than thirty years. The festival promotes the discovery of different cultures through associations and a varied programme.

The Maison Unité offers training in theatre practice and welcomes theatre companies from all over France so that they can work on their productions. The Fête de la BD includes exhibitions and events and offers opportunities to meet authors.

Le Moloco is a venue for contemporary music. It hosts concerts and training sessions; Le Moloco also supports local artists and works with cultural organisations.

Food and Drink

The Salon des Vins et du Goût offers wine tastings led by winegrowers from various regions. The event includes food stalls serving local specialities and regional products.

Geographical Setting

The Musée Japy is a museum in the vicinity of Audincourt. In the wider region around Audincourt are the Basses-Perches Fort, the Belfort Citadel and the Bourgeois Bastion; all three are historic sites. Etang des Coeudres, an aquarium, is also located in this wider regional area.

The mountains in the wider region around Audincourt include Mont Salbert, Mont Terri and Mont de Romagny.

Other places: Montferrand-Le-Château, Hauterive-La-Fresse, Recologne, Chamesol, Mamirolle, Amancey, Bremondans, Verrières-de-Joux.

For the higher-level travel overview: Doubs.