Lods is a commune in the Doubs département in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France Association.
Geography
Lods is located southeast of Ornans in the valley of the Loue River. == History ==
History
It is first documented in 1189, and there are archaeological remains from the fifth and the seventh centuries. ==Population==
Economy
Viticulture was the primary activity until the phylloxera infestation. The arrival of the railroad caused both the vineyards and the forges to decline due to outside competition. == Tourism ==
Tourism
Lods is a village with two hotels and a campground. Outdoor activities include tennis, fishing, and canoeing. Also worth seeing are the Musée de la Vigne et du Vin viticulture museum and art gallery. ==See also==