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Morteau is located in the Doubs Department, of the Franche-Comte Region, France. As one of the main communes of the area, Morteau is included in the Pontarlier Arrondissement and forms its own Canton. The population in Morteau reaches approximately 6,500 inhabitants. People inhabiting the area of Morteau have been noted since the era of the Roman expansion.

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The City Hall is one of the main landmarks of Morteau. The importance of the building is given through its architectural value, but also to the one had in the history of the community. It was built in 1590 by the Fauche family. Today, the building is occupied by the offices of the city administration, but it also includes the famous Black Book, a register of charters from the period 1188-1514, written by a notary.

Chateau Pertusier is another building legacy of Morteau. Built in 1576, by the Cuche family, the chateau went through a series of famous family owners, that have each left their mark on the beautiful construction. Other signs of the passage of time have been the damages done to the building during wars, as one can still see signs of bullet shots in some of the walls of the chateau.

The Film Festival of Morteau is an event that mixes culture and entertainment in one. It is the best moment in which you can plan a vacation here, due to the fact that it will offer you the chance to come up to speed with some of the best French cultural movie productions, but also with latest international movies. The festival usually takes place each year, during a week in October.

Jacques Alexandre is one of the famous restaurants in Morteau. Settled in a large building, the restaurant provides multiple spaces for their customers, which means that you can have a lovely dinner inside, you can have lunch on the terrace, but you can also plan an event in one of the larger rooms. A lounge bar and a smokehouse complete the facilities of the restaurant, for those looking to spend hours relaxing and enjoying a good drink.