[FR] Jura-France

A border rich in history and remarkable for its dense boundary markers, the international boundary between the Jura canton and France boasts many assets. It traverses little-visited, charming regions while featuring historical markers that serve as witnesses to the formation of the states we inhabit today. Let us hike through the Jura trails between Lucelle and Biaufond to uncover the stories told by these border markers!

This guide offers a dual approach to the Franco-Jurassian border's history: one playful through hiking, and the other more scholarly with a detailed presentation of its border markers. You can combine both or choose one. The book examines the systematic demarcation processes shaped by the political regimes on either side of the border. Sixteen hikes are featured, each with a summary sheet, a detailed map, and an illustrated description of the walk, including the most interesting markers. The historical documentation results from years of research in Swiss and French archives and active on-site studies.

Let the sublime Jura border landscapes enchant you and the engraved stones narrate their rich history!

Editions Slatkine 2021
ISBN 9782832110461

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