Lons-le-Saunier
The capital of the Jura département in eastern France, Lons-le-Saunier takes its name from the salt springs first exploited by the Romans, which drove the town's prosperity through the Middle Ages. Its walkable centre is dense with listed buildings, cafés, and restaurants, and the surrounding region offers vineyards, mountain scenery, and several UNESCO World Heritage sites within reach.
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- Population20,678
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.0 km5.0 mi
Nearest airports
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Lons-le-Saunier: quick answers
Where is Lons-le-Saunier?
Lons-le-Saunier is in Jura, France, about 47 km29 miles in a straight line from Dole.
How do you get to Lons-le-Saunier?
The nearest airport is Dole (DLE), about 52 min away by road. The nearest train station is Lons-le-Saunier, about 9 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Lons-le-Saunier?
The warmest month is July, averaging 20°C67°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C37°F. The wettest month is December, with about 145 mm5.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Lons-le-Saunier?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 museums, 40 restaurants, 6 cafés and 11 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Lons-le-Saunier?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Baume-les-Messieurs, Salins-les-Bains and Saint-Claude.