Morteau: Vacation Rentals and Holiday Homes

In Morteau, the expertise of clockmaking and automata mechanics has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Château Pertusier, also known as Maison Cuche, served as a gendarmerie from 1938 to 1985 and was subsequently converted into a museum.

Those considering Morteau for their stay may wish to rent a vacation rental there.

Culture and History

The Benedictine priory of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption in Morteau was first mentioned in 1107. The Château de Gorgier is located in the wider area around Morteau. The Château de Joux is also located in the wider area around Morteau.

Nature

Several prominent elevations are located in the wider area around Morteau: the summit of Le Gros Crêt, the mountain Le Dos-d'âne, the summit of Tablettes, and the Montagne de Boudry.

Local Flavors

Saucisse de Morteau originally comes from Morteau. Its distinctive flavor comes from being smoked in so-called tuyés.

Activities

Culture Vélo Morteau offers mountain bike and electric-assist bicycle rentals in summer.

Geographical Setting

The areas of the Communauté de Communes du Val de Morteau are part of the Parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger.

To the main travel overview: Doubs.

More destinations

More places in the same destination:

Quingey, Granges-Narboz, Larnod, Étupes, Fournets-Luisans, Montferrand-Le-Château, Les Alliés, Les Fontenelles.