The commune is situated 26 km (16 mi) west of Besançon.
History
An imposing Roman villa was discovered in 1771 by Claude Seguin, Seigneur de Jallerange. He created a magnificent garden designed by André Le Nôtre, which has been maintained in the same style for over 200 years.
Population
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±%
1962
151
—
1968
184
+21.9%
1975
170
−7.6%
1982
155
−8.8%
1990
145
−6.5%
1999
169
+16.6%
2008
204
+20.7%
2012
186
−8.8%
The inhabitants of the commune are called Joutereys.