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Ornans

Bourgogne, France · Europe

About Ornans

Ornans sits on the route: 20 minutes from Mamirolle, 49km from Creux du Van.

Ornans is a town located in Bourgogne, France. With a population of 4,235, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ornans sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ornans to your route.

About Ornans

Ornans (French pronunciation: [ɔʁnɑ̃]) is a commune in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France. On 1 January 2016 the former commune Bonnevaux-le-Prieuré was merged into Ornans.

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Where is Ornans located?

Ornans is located in Bourgogne, France, Europe. The coordinates are 47.1075 latitude, 6.1431 longitude.

What is the population of Ornans?

Ornans has a population of approximately 4,235 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
4,235
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Bourgogne
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
47.1075, 6.1431

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Ornans

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Cascade des Tufs

Fan of spring water pouring over moss-covered tufa terraces at Les Planches-près-Arbois in the Jura, at snowmelt one of France's most photographed waterfalls, minutes on foot from the village parking.

37 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Creux du Van

A vast natural rock amphitheatre with vertical 160m cliffs, a wild ridge-walk in the Jura.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Baume-les-Messieurs

Jura abbey village folded into the junction of three blind valleys, hemmed by 200-metre limestone amphitheatre cliffs, with a 9th-century abbey and a cave-fed waterfall at the valley head.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ornans.

Mamirolle

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 1,671

Étalans

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 1,030

Saône

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 2,838

Morre

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 1,227

Montfaucon

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 1,439

Beure

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 1,430

Nancray

🇫🇷 France

16 km awayPop. 1,066

Valdahon

🇫🇷 France

16 km awayPop. 5,077

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