Why visit Montbéliard in winter
Listed as a City of Art and History, the City of Princes is an ideal winter destination. Set off to discover its rich cultural and gastronomic heritage, well wrapped up!
Montbéliard has preserved its identity, and to fully enjoy the charm of the city shaped by its Protestant culture, there is nothing better than visiting it out of season.
For a successful stay, book your room at the Contact hotel La Vieille ferme d’Étupes, 15 minutes from the City of Princes.
Imposing and majestic, the castle of the Dukes of Württemberg, which dates from the 13th century, is one of the jewels of Montbéliard which dominates the city.
The museum is getting a makeover and reopens its doors in December: you can rediscover the history of the territory, the castle and the Württemberg family through the centuries.
The castle also houses beautiful archaeological treasures and works by regional artists. Take a stroll in the area dedicated to natural history, to get a glimpse of local heritage.
The temple of Saint-Martin, built at the beginning of the 17th century, is the oldest building dedicated to Protestant culture. Admire its façade: it is illuminated during the holidays.
Another emblematic monument of the city: the imposing Saint-Maimboeuf church in neo-Renaissance style.
It would be a shame to miss out on the gastronomy of Franche-Comté, especially in winter! The region is renowned for its specialties, mainly cheese and charcuterie.
The period is ideal to indulge in a piece of Morbiflet or Mont d'Or, a raclette comtoise or a fondue jurassienne. Not forgetting the famous sausage of Montbéliard.
The Christmas Lights market is one of the most beautiful – and traditional – in France. Guest of honor for this 2024 edition: Normandy and its artisanal and gastronomic heritage.
Illuminations, Christmas carols, and street entertainment: the whole city is transformed from November 23 to December 24.
What better way to immerse yourself in the magic of the holidays?
Montbéliard has preserved its identity, and to fully enjoy the charm of the city shaped by its Protestant culture, there is nothing better than visiting it out of season.
For a successful stay, book your room at the Contact hotel La Vieille ferme d’Étupes, 15 minutes from the City of Princes.
Discover the heritage of Montbéliard
The castle of the Dukes of Württemberg
Imposing and majestic, the castle of the Dukes of Württemberg, which dates from the 13th century, is one of the jewels of Montbéliard which dominates the city.
The museum is getting a makeover and reopens its doors in December: you can rediscover the history of the territory, the castle and the Württemberg family through the centuries.
The castle also houses beautiful archaeological treasures and works by regional artists. Take a stroll in the area dedicated to natural history, to get a glimpse of local heritage.
Temple and churches
The temple of Saint-Martin, built at the beginning of the 17th century, is the oldest building dedicated to Protestant culture. Admire its façade: it is illuminated during the holidays.
Another emblematic monument of the city: the imposing Saint-Maimboeuf church in neo-Renaissance style.
Taste the culinary specialties
Montbéliard, land of gourmands
It would be a shame to miss out on the gastronomy of Franche-Comté, especially in winter! The region is renowned for its specialties, mainly cheese and charcuterie.
The period is ideal to indulge in a piece of Morbiflet or Mont d'Or, a raclette comtoise or a fondue jurassienne. Not forgetting the famous sausage of Montbéliard.
Take a tour of the Christmas market
The magic of the holidays in Montbéliard
The Christmas Lights market is one of the most beautiful – and traditional – in France. Guest of honor for this 2024 edition: Normandy and its artisanal and gastronomic heritage.
Illuminations, Christmas carols, and street entertainment: the whole city is transformed from November 23 to December 24.
What better way to immerse yourself in the magic of the holidays?
