Orgelet
This modest heritage town in the Jura department of eastern France, Orgelet holds a "Site patrimonial remarquable" designation and has carried the Cité de Caractère label since 1998. The church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption spans the 13th to 17th centuries, and the surrounding area offers scenic viewpoints and proximity to water. UNESCO World Heritage sites lie within reach in the wider region.
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- Population1,752
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.6 km2.2 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Orgelet: quick answers
Where is Orgelet?
Orgelet is in Jura, France, about 29 km18 miles in a straight line from Oyonnax.
How do you get to Orgelet?
The nearest airport is Dole (DLE), about 1 hr 6 min away by road. The nearest train station is Lons-le-Saunier, about 20 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Orgelet?
The warmest month is July, averaging 19°C67°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 2°C35°F. The wettest month is December, with about 170 mm6.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Orgelet?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 2 restaurants, 1 café and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Orgelet?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Baume-les-Messieurs, Salins-les-Bains and Saint-Claude.