Pesmes

Ironworks founded in 1660 made Pesmes prosperous, but the town had already grown since antiquity on a rock above the Ognon, at a crossroads between Besançon and Dijon, Gray and Dole. Ten protected monuments survive, among them the medieval walls, the château, the church of Saint-Hilaire and the Maison Royale. Visitors also come for the view over the valley and the water sports base on the river.

Highlights

• The medieval town walls and the château
• The church of Saint-Hilaire
• The Maison Royale, a listed historic building
• Views over the Ognon valley from the town's promontory
• Canoeing and boating from the base on the Ognon

Summary based on Wikipedia and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA), written with AI assistance.