The Marpain–Pesmes area

Marpain is located in the Jura, which is part of Franche Comté. Franche Comté is famous for its cheeses—Emmental, Comte, Morbier, Mont d'Or, Cancoillotte—and Jura wines from the region surrounding Arbois and Poligny. Of course it is also famous for all kinds of outdoor activities and sports, such as hiking, fishing, swimming, rowing, horseback riding, playing golf (Golf de Pruneville, Dampierre sur le Doubs and Parcey, Golf Public du Val d'Amour) and skiing (Champagnole, Pontarlier).

Marpain is on the crossroads of distinctive different areas and cities.

Just two kilometres north of Marpain is Pesmes, which has been qualified as "one of the hundred most beautiful towns in France". Pesmes has still many remains of its past, such as the Saint-Hilaire Church. Pesmes also offers two bakeries, a supermarket and several restaurants. Further north is Gray built on the banks of the river Saône. Gray was once a thriving port for wine and wheat.

To the south Dole, situated on the river Doubs, is the ancient capital of Franche Comté and the city where Louis Pasteur was born, which has a green market three days a week.

To the east, just 45 minutes drive from Marpain, lies Besançon, the present capital of Franche Comté. Besançon is encircled by the river Doubs and offers history and art.

To the west, also just 45 minutes drive from Marpain, is Dijon, the capital of Burgundy. If you would like to explore and discover this famous wine region, Dijon is the starting point of the "Route des Grands Crûs de Bourgogne" which will take you to Beaune, the capital of Burgundy wines and location of the famous Hospice de Beaune.