James Bonnet's Storymaking

Nans Sous Sainte Anne is in the Franche Comte, which is halfway down the eastern side of France, close to the Swiss border, a little to the south of Besancon. The nearest small towns are Salins-les-Bains, Ornans, and Levier. A variety of carriers service this area directly from Paris and other cities; the TGV, the high speed train, can take you close to your final destination. It is 2 1/2 hours by high speed rail from Paris.

By car Nans Sous Sainte Anne is about 45 minutes from Besancon, 2 hours from Geneva, and 2 1/2 hours from Lyon.

Complete directions will be sent to you upon request.

Please note:

All participants should plan on arriving in Nans Sous Sainte Anne by the Saturday evening before the first class - hopefully in time for a wine and cheese get-together where you will meet James Bonnet and get your first taste of Nans Sous Sainte Anne - and departing no earlier than Sunday late afternoon after the last workshop.

 

Being There

Nans Sous Sainte Anne is located in a valley of limestone cliffs and forests in the Franche-Comte.

It is a very small village dating back to the 13th century in the area of the ancient Celtic and Roman salt routes. It is a pristine haven little known in the United States but loved by European sports enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Within walking distance of the village are the sources of two rivers, the Lison and the Verneau, which create wonderful cascades and waterfalls.

For those students who wish to expand their stay to enjoy the Jura and surrounding areas, day trips can be planned. Some possible choices are a trip to a French morning market in Burgundy, to Chateau Chalon, to Baume les Monsieurs, or to le Hospice de Beaune.

Chateau Chalon

A Burgundy vineyard

Le Hospice de Beaune