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The French Jura, a department in eastern France, was created in 1674 from the southern part of Franche-Comté. Extensively forested, the country is characterized by long and severe winters. The Ain river, Gruyère cheese from the valleys and excellent wine (Arbois) makes a stay there very agreeable.

The French Jura, a department in eastern France, was created in 1674 from the southern part of Franche-Comté. Extensively forested, the country is characterized by long and severe winters. The Ain river, Gruyère cheese from the valleys and excellent wine (Arbois) makes a stay there very agreeable. (M 47163)