Aumont: Church, Nature and Beekeeping

Aumont can be considered for trip planning through three themes: historical heritage, nature at the Châtillon site, and visits to local producers. This can help you assess whether these highlights match your travel interests. The area’s cultural history is reflected in its buildings, while its natural features encompass different habitats; offerings at the apiary and for guests at a farm add specific experiences to the mix.

Church and Historic Heritage

Aumont’s church has been mentioned since 1145; its bell tower is a Gothic structure dating from the 15th century. These dates refer to different things: the first to the church’s mention, the second to the tower. The church is considered one of the village’s gems. A Spanish-style house is also part of Aumont’s historic heritage. The historical highlights therefore include both religious architecture and another named building. If you like to choose a destination based in part on its historic buildings, these examples offer specific cultural points of interest.

The Châtillon Natural Site and Water Features

The site in Châtillon is part of the sensitive natural areas in the heart of the Jura (ENS). Its landscape includes grassland, meadows and orchards; 14 orchid species have been observed there. These named habitats and the orchid sightings offer two different perspectives on the same site: its landscape on the one hand, and its botanical diversity on the other. In Aumont, certain water features, often artificial, provide amphibians and dragonflies with favored breeding grounds. This brings another aspect of nature into focus: the importance of water features for these groups of animals. For trip planning, you can distinguish between the natural site, with its landscape and orchid sightings, and its aquatic habitats.

Visits to the Apiary and Farm

At Le Rucher du Djé, visits focus on beekeeping. Offerings include public tours of the honey extraction room or apiary, tastings, and visits to the beehives. Visitors can observe bees safely from the observation hut. Honey and hive products such as pollen, wax and royal jelly are also available. This gives visitors several distinct options: an on-site visit, a tasting and observing the bees. Visit arrangements and reservations may change; activities at the observation hut may vary by season, and the product range may change. If you are planning a visit or have specific products in mind, check the current arrangements in advance.

Ferme de La Tuilerie adds offerings for guests to these themes. Guests can enjoy a set meal for €20 per adult; it is served mainly with products from the farm or nearby producers. Guests can also try driving Comtois horses and explore the surrounding area on a carriage ride. This offers a choice between a meal and a horse-related experience. Arrangements for table service and guest activities may change; horse activities are seasonal. If you are planning a meal or carriage ride, check in advance what is available on your chosen date.

Discover more destinations: La Chaumusse, Mouchard, Le Vernois, Maynal, Hautecour, La Chaux-Du-Dombief, Gevry, Écleux

For the overview of the wider region: Jura.