Villers-Chief


Villers-Chief is a commune in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France.

Geography

Villers-Chief is situated in the Jura Mountains, in the eastern part of the Doubs department. The commune's territory is characterized by a mix of agricultural land and forested areas, typical of the Franche-Comté region. The Audeux river, a tributary of the Doubs, flows through the commune, notably at the location of the historic Creuse mill. The elevation within the commune ranges from 547 meters to 773 meters above sea level.

Administration

Villers-Chief is part of the Canton of Valdahon, the Arrondissement of Pontarlier, the Communauté de communes des Portes du Haut-Doubs and the Syndicat Intercommunal à Vocation Unique for education Landresse-Villers-Chief. Since 2020, Christian Bertin has served as the mayor for the term 2020–2026.

Population history