If you don't see the message below, click here Two great passions to delight in as a family in Franche-Comté are the environment and gastronomy, so you can enjoy a stay combining sustainable development with the pleasures of the table. Careful to hold on to and nurture its nature, the region has always cared lovingly for its orchards, meadows, forests and rivers, so that the beauty of its landscapes and the authenticity of its flavours continue to last. So, breathe deeply, ready your taste buds and really savour the nature in Franche-Comté! “À tous les goûts” is an exhibition for all the senses, aimed at both youngsters and parents, offering some forty absolutely delightful interactive and taste experiences. It's an opportunity to discover or reacquaint yourself with classic flavours and surprise your taste buds. For the little ones, there is also "400 goûts", an educational exhibition where you can take the time to taste firstly with the eyes, to touch, listen to foods crunch as you bite them, to identify kitchen noises… Two exhibitions to enjoy as a family at the Pavillon des Sciences in Montbéliard until 25 April. (french website) Get your boots on and mount up! La Montnoirette, a vast horse farm between the Doubs valley and Cusancin is the epitome of the perfect place for a family holiday. Saddle up! 2 days / 1 night The Saint-Antoine fort is a fine example of pacifist (and gourmet) conversion of military installations. Built at the end of the 19th century to hold a garrison of 400 men, the galleries and strongholds of the fort today house 65,000 wheels of Comté cheese. A veritable stone cathedral where the cheese matures slowly in ideal conditions. During a guided visit with the master cheese makers, you will have a chance to penetrate the secrets of the noble Comté… a 100% natural cheese. (french website) Combine relaxation, leisure and discovery in harmony with the environment, with a themed entertainment programme for all the family that respects the principles of the Cap'Vacances sustainable development charter. 8 days / 7 nights Born in 1921, it is recognised by 95% of French people and adored by the entire planet: 125 portions are swallowed every second. The star now has a home in the land where it was born in Lons-le-Saunier. The museum opened its doors in 2009 and tells the story of Bel: There are 2350 square metres and more than 600 objects in this museum, built to HQE (high environmental quality) standards. Proof that the Laughing Cow also loves the planet. The most celebrated cow in France invites you not to hold back and to sip the holiday cocktail of aquatic pleasures, the benefits of spa water, the wonders of the farm, gambling, vineyard visits and gourmet eating. 2 days / 1 night THE SPRUCE IN ALL ITS FORMS In an old sawmill on the banks of the Orbe, discover all the manifestations of the spruce. This lord of the massif takes on unexpected shapes - whatever circumstance requires: chests, cheese boxes, skis… you can see it in all its forms. Musée de la Boissellerie in Bois d'Amont. (french website) In need of a bite? Afternoon tea awaits you at the foot of the tall pines of the Risoux, at the Chalet des Anges farm in Chapelle-des-Bois. Tel. +33 (0)3 81 69 21 49 THE COMTÉ HOUSE IN POLIGNY Without doubt, the mountains of the Jura and cheese, it's a great love story… Here is yet another museum dedicated to another of the massif's dairy stars: Comté. Entertaining interactive exhibitions which play havoc with the senses and satisfy the food enthusiast's curiosity. (french website) The delights contained in this e-letter were chosen for you by Anne Chauveau, a journalist in Franche-Comté. She recommends them to you as heartily as she would to her friends. LOTS OF IDEAS AND INFORMATION FOR YOUR STAY IN OUR NEW 2010 MAGAZINE! Copyright: Jean-Marc BAUDET, Gérard Benoit à la Guillaume, CRT FRANCHE-COMTÉ, Maison du Comté à Poligny In accordance with the French Data Protection Act of 6 January 1978, you have a right of access and rectification of data concerning you. To exercise this right, write to info@franche-comte.org. If you no longer wish to receive information from the Franche-Comté Regional Tourist Board, click here.