Saint-Hippolyte () or Saint-Hippolyte-sur-le-Doubs is a commune in the department of Doubs, in the eastern French region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

Geography

The town lies south of Montbéliard on the banks of the river Doubs.

Population

Personalities

Saint-Hippolyte was the birthplace of:

  • Jacques Courtois (1621-1676?), Jesuit and painter
  • Guillaume Courtois (1628–1679), painter and brother of Jacques

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See also

  • Communes of the Doubs department

References

  • Saint-Hippolyte on the regional Web site
  • Official website