Lamoura

Lamoura is a common French, located in the department of the the Jura and the area Franche-Comté. It is located in edge of the Forêt of the Massacre.

Geography

History

This village of the High-Jura has a double tradition related to the roughness of its climate. The inhabitants of the villages of this area had two trades. The trade of farmer and a trade says “trade of window”. The trade of window of this village was the trade of Lapidaire. Today one finds in this village a small museum recalling the history and the technique of these concise.

Etymology of the name " Lamoura" is simple: it is about a Franco-Provençal name (delivery " the " mour (a)" with accent on the " ou" and not on the " a" final, almost dull) indicating a rock cluster, a rock bar. The word is to be brought closer to " moraine" (Franco-Provençal term), of Lamure etc. One notes in Lamoura a locality " the base of Meures" who confirms this étymolgie. Any bringing together with " Muire" is to be excluded

The village of Lamoura shelters an important vacation village. In winter, it is a family ski station.

Administration

Name of the inhabitants

Its Habitants is called Lamourantins and Lamourantines.

Demography

Places and monuments

Personalities related to the commune

See too

The Lake Lamoura is the starting place of the race of ski touring " The Transjurassienne ". This sporting test rejoins Lamoura with Mouthe (25) after 76 km of race.

Common of the Jura

External bonds

Lamoura on the site of the National Geographical Institute
Lamoura on the site of INSEE
Lamoura on the site of Quid
Localization of Lamoura on a chart of France and communes bordering
Plane on Lamoura on Mapquest

Random links: