Labergement-Sainte-Marie


Labergement-Sainte-Marie is a commune in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in Eastern France.

Geography

The commune is situated south of Pontarlier between the Lac de Remoray and Lac de Saint-Point. It is dominated by the Bois de Ban and the forests of Fuvelle and Grande Côte.

History

The commune was formed from two former communes Labergement-Sainte-Marie and Granges-Sainte-Marie in 1972. Both took their names from the Cistercian abbey of Mont-Sainte-Marie.

Demographics

Inhabitants are called Abergeurs et Abergeuses in French.

Tourism

The rich natural resources of the commune attract many visitors to the lakes and forests. There are numerous hotels, hostels, and furnished apartments available for the visitor, as well as a campground.

Transportation

The commune has a railway station,, on the Dijon–Vallorbe line.