Morteau
Morteau, a small town in the Doubs department of eastern France's Jura massif, is known nationally for its smoked sausage, the saucisse de Morteau, and has a second identity as a centre of the watchmaking industry that took root in the region in the late 18th century. Set in a valley within the Doubs Horloger regional nature park, it sits on the River Doubs with scenic surrounds and a pocket-sized central core of cafés and restaurants.
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- Population6,343
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.3 km1.4 mi
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Morteau: quick answers
Where is Morteau?
Morteau is in Doubs, France, about 17 km11 miles in a straight line from La Chaux-de-Fonds.
How do you get to Morteau?
The nearest airport is Payerne (VIP), about 1 hr 23 min away by road. The nearest train station is Morteau, about 4 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Morteau?
The warmest month is July, averaging 17°C62°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 0°C31°F. The wettest month is May, with about 172 mm6.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Morteau?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 11 restaurants, 3 cafés and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Morteau?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Salins-les-Bains, Pontarlier and Villersexel. Morteau is listed among the day trips from Lyon.