Montbeliard
(Franche-Comte)
Pop: 40,000
In eastern France near the Swiss border, Montbeliard lies
secure between the Vosges and Jura mountains and Allaine
and Luzine rivers.
Dating from the 8th century A.D., Montbeliard's economy
is almost exclusively devoted to the Peugeot plant that
employs almost two-thirds of its working citizens.
Attractions in Montbeliard
Museum of natural history
Art museum
Chateau of the Counts of Montbeliard |