Ornans
Doubs · France
Birthplace of the painter Gustave Courbet, this little town in the Doubs department sits along the Loue river in the Jura massif, its house facades rising directly from the water — an arrangement that has earned it the nickname "Little Venice of Franche-Comté." A museum dedicated to Courbet, whose celebrated works include *Un enterrement à Ornans*, draws tens of thousands of visitors annually. The surrounding valley offers fishing, hiking, climbing, and whitewater sports, with vineyards and scenic viewpoints in the wider area.
- Population4,235
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 14 km9.0 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Climate · monthly averages
J
2°35°
130mm5.1in
F
2°36°
115mm4.5in
M
6°43°
120mm4.6in
A
9°49°
115mm4.5in
M
13°56°
145mm5.6in
J
17°62°
120mm4.6in
J
19°66°
110mm4.3in
A
19°66°
110mm4.3in
S
15°59°
115mm4.5in
O
11°52°
125mm4.9in
N
6°42°
135mm5.4in
D
3°37°
150mm5.8in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗