Miroir de Scey
A calm stretch of the Loue, like a mirror, reflecting cliffs and the ruins of a castle, the subject of a painting by Courbet.
Near Scey-en-Varais the Loue slows down, and when the surface is still it reflects the riverside trees, the mills and the ruins of Saint-Denis Castle on the cliff. Courbet's painting 'Le Miroir de Scey' depicts this view. The viewpoint is by the road, is free, and takes about 20 minutes to enjoy. You can climb up to the castle ruins for a view over the valley. It lies about 8 km downstream from Ornans, and the Château de Clerval nearby can be seen on the same trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ornans & Musée Courbet
- Chapelle des Buis & Notre-Dame de la Libération
- Citadel of Besançon
- Besançon Cathedral & Astronomical Clock
- Porte Noire & Square Castan
- Victor Hugo's Birthplace
- Cité des Arts et de la Culture
- Musée du Temps (Palais Granvelle)