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Territoire
deBelfort
Beautiful getaway
in the territory of
the lion
TOURIST GUIDE
TERRITOIRE DE BELFORT
Contents
STEP BACK IN TIME .................................................................... P. 4
The history of Belfort and its territory.......................................... p. 5
The impregnable Citadel and the City of the Lion......................... p. 6
Belfort, an illustrious military heritage...................................................p. 8
ART AND ARTISTS . . ................................................................... P. 10
Art museums and contemporary works................................................ p. 11
In the spotlight...............................................................................................p. 12
Theatres and venues....................................................................................p. 13
Yearly calendar of events.......................................................................... p. 14
GETTING HERE:
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By car: A36 motorway Stuttgart/Lyon.
By train: Belfort-Montbéliard TGV station or Belfort SNCF
station (45 min from Basel, 1 hr 15 min from Strasbourg,
1 hr 45min from Zurich or Bern, 2 hrs 10 min from Lyon,
2 hrs 20 min from Paris, 3 hrs 30 min from Stuttgart, 4 hrs
from Marseille).
By air: Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg international airport
(Euroairport) 45 min away.
By bicycle: Eurovelo6 or francovélosuisse (junction at
Bourogne), " Suisse Mobile" network (route 64).
On foot: E2 and E5 European long distance paths, GR5,
GR7 and GR59 national long distance paths, On the way of
St James pilgrimage route to Compostella.
By boat: Rhone-Rhine canal, mooring point at MontreuxChâteau.
Getting around: bus, and bicycle or car hire available
through the Optymo network; taxi; VTC (hybrid bike) and
car rental.
2 bis rue Clemenceau - 90 000 BELFORT
Tel : +33 (0)3 84 55 90 90 - [email protected]
www.belfort-tourisme.com
#belfortterritoiredulion
OUTDOOR GETAWAY ................................................................ P. 16
The Ballon d’Alsace through the year....................................................p. 17
Dive into the Malsaucy.............................................................................. p. 20
Town and village heritage......................................................................... p. 22
Walking and hiking .................................................................................... p. 24
Exploring on two wheels........................................................................... p. 26
In the air, by the river, on horseback or on the green...................... p. 27
EXPERTISE NOW AND THEN ................................................... P. 28
Industrial technology and heritage.............................................. p. 29
Local produce, crafts and gastronomy.. ........................................ p. 30
PLANNING YOUR STAY ............................................................. P. 32
Here to help you ......................................................................... p. 32
Breaks and excursions ................................................................. p. 33
The Territoire de Belfort Tourist Guide is published by Belfort Tourisme
Director of publication: Claude Joly, president – Editor in Chief: Véronique David, Director - Editing: Agence Thuria (le Mag 1 à 4), Belfort
Tourisme: Sébastien Cornu, Carole Millot, Katharina Buet, Audrey Delattre, Laurent Ligier, Ariane Schmidt. Graphics: Dominique Schoenig –
Photo credits: ©Infra – Massif des Vosges, Alexandre Baehr, Amicale du fort des Basses Perches, Association du fort de Sénarmont de
Bessoncourt, Belfort Tourisme, Benoit Grebaux, Bruno Geyer, Comité Régional du Tourisme Franche-Comté, Etienne Kopp, Fotolia, Guillaume
Gue, Jean Becker, Jean-François Lami, La Poudrière, Les Cabanes des Grands Reflets, Maeva Schamberger, Mairie de Delle, Mickaël Begnis,
Musées de Belfort, Novotel Atria, Philippe Martin, Philippe Mercier, Pixart25, Rosa Mundi, Samuel Carnovali, Sébastien Cornu, Territoire de
Musique, The Glint, Théâtre de la Marionnette, Théâtre du Pilier, Thuria-Thiébaut, Vincent Courtois, Vincent Gable.
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Terri toire de Belf ort / / / tou ris t Gu ide
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STEP BACK IN TIME
The history of Belfort
and its territory
Step back
in time
The Territoire de Belfort has a unique
and remarkable identity, shaped by its
distinctive geography and eventful past.
The city of Belfort has seen different
populations, conflicts and conquests in its
time and it stands out today as a symbol
of heroic resistance. At every turn, the
Territoire shows a different facet. This
is where the peaks of the Vosges meet
with the mountains of the Jura and the
plain of Alsace stretches to the region of
Franche-Comté. This is where the food
specialities, architecture, people and
traditions of these regions come together.
With Switzerland, and Germany and
its Black Forest only a stone's throw
away, this is also a gateway into Europe.
This extraordinary melting pot, at
the crossroads of Germanic and Latin
civilisations is a rich source of culture.
POPULATED SINCE NEOLITHIC times, the plain of Belfort once passed successively from
Austrian to French to Monacan rule. At the time of the French Revolution, Belfort was
attached to and became the district administrative centre of the Haut-Rhin département.
Three sieges at the end of the Napoleonic period forged the reputation of the city and its
defenders:
1813-1814
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1815
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1870-1871
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The first siege of Belfort
since the construction of
Vauban’s fortifications
saw Commandant Legrand
face the joint forces of
the Austrians, Bavarians,
Cossacks and Hungarians.
General Lecourbe and
8,000 men held out
victoriously during a
three-month siege led by
40,000 Austrian soldiers.
After that event, General
Haxo built an entrenched
camp to extend the city’s
defensive perimeter.
This siege led by the
Prussian army plunged
Belfort into 103 days
of shellfire. DenfertRochereau, governor of
the city, only left Belfort
on the orders of the
French government.
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It was not until 1960
that the département
was affiliated to an
administrative region,
Franche-Comté.
Monument des Trois Sièges
Colonel Denfert-Rochereau
North entrance
FRENCH PRESIDENT ADOLPHE THIERS defended Belfort’s
cause relentlessly when the Haut-Rhin fell to Prussia. As
a result, Chancellor Bismarck allowed the city and 106
neighbouring districts to remain under French control.
The new "Territoire de Belfort" only officially became
France's 90th département in 1922, when its administrator
was appointed Prefect.
Porte de Brisach
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DID YOU KNOW?
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STEP BACK IN TIME
The impregnable Citadel
and the City of the Lion
With its colourful façades, Vauban’s
fortifications and its lively streets, Belfort's
old town holds many historical treasures.
Overlooked by the Citadel and Bartholdi’s
famous Lion, it is perfect for a stroll with
family or friends.
A SYMBOL OF THE CITY'S HEROIC
RESISTANCE during the attack of 18701871, the Lion of Belfort was created by
Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the famous
sculptor of the Statue of Liberty. Built
against the cliffs of the Citadel in blocks
of pink sandstone, the Lion is an integral
part of the city's identity today. Proudly
standing 11 m high and 22 m long, it has
been watching over the city since 1880.
When night falls, the illuminated Lion
creates a magical scenery in the Belfort sky.
—
> Open daily (except 1 Nov, 25 Dec and 1 Jan).
Admission: €1, or with the Pass Multisites, or the
Museums-Pass-Musées.
THE MUSÉE D’HISTOIRE (History Museum)
THE CITADEL was built in successive stages
between the Middle Ages and the end of
the 19th Century. During the 1870 Franco-Prussian war it served as an entrenched
camp for the people of Belfort. The Citadel
enabled the brave defenders of the city to
contain the siege and resist. It is rich in history and cannot fail to impress. Come and
see for yourself!
In the vaulted gallery of the GRAND
SOUTERRAIN, modern technology and
heritage come together to create an
impressive light and sound display.
Information panels, an audio guide and
video show mark the way. Max the falcon
leads the younger ones (8 to 12 years) into
the Souterrain.
—
Grand Souterrain
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> Open daily in July & August. Closed Tuesdays
from April to June & September. Entrance with the
Pass Multisites.
takes you through the local everyday life
from prehistoric times to the period of
invasions. Housed in the centre of the
Citadel overlooking Belfort, the museum
has something for everyone with its
historical, archaeological, and ethnographical
collections. The museum is also home to
the Espace Bartholdi, six rooms of museum
space displaying a collection of sculptures,
drawings, engravings and old photographs in
permanent recognition of the artist.
—
> Open daily July & August, closed Tuesdays the rest
of the year. Entrance with the Pass Multisites.
EXPLORE BELFORT on the tourist train
Hop on board for an audio-guided tour of
the city of Belfort and an awe-inspiring
journey up to the Citadel.
—
> Daily from June to August, and from Wednesday
to Sunday in September & October. Départure from
Parking du Centre Historique. Tickets on sale from
the driver, Belfort Tourisme or the Café-Restaurant
of the Citadel.
The Flea Market on Place d’Armes
Quai Vauban
NOT TO BE MISSED: THE FLEA MARKET
escape from the room. Your weapons?
Teamwork, logic and imagination. Dare you
face the challenge?
The largest flea market in Eastern France
displays its wares to antique hunters et
second-hand aficionados in the streets
of the old town. For 50 years now Les
Puces de Belfort has been attracting over
150 stallholders every first Sunday of
the month (from March to December),
to the delight of strollers and collectors
who come to hunt out hidden treasures.
Antique dealers in Belfort’s old town also
open their shops on market days.
STROLLING AROUND THE CITY
Belfort has always basked in diversity.
The variety of architectural styles you
will see here is proof of this. Behind the
deep, pink sandstone fortifications, a 15th
Century fountain on Place de la Grande
Fontaine can been seen alongside French
art from the second half of the 18th
Century (Salle Kléber in the basement
of the Hôtel de Ville), and Haussmannera buildings. Belle Epoque façades and
the Fréry market hall (1905) stand next
to Bartholdi’s Monument to the Three
Sieges and, a little further away on the
banks of the river, a theatre redesigned
by Jean Nouvel.
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> Explore Belfort with the "Belfort Tourist Trails"
guide available free of charge from Belfort Tourisme.
—
> La Clé du Bastion, Tour 27, Rue des Bons
Enfants, 90 000 BELFORT, www.lacledubastion.
com. Bookings by internet, 3 to 6 players. From
€15 per person.
URBAN SAFARI
—
Bartholdi’s Lion has
lots of cubs. Can you
hunt down the 150 lion
figures hidden around
the city?
LIVING HISTORY FESTIVAL
In the summer, the Citadel comes to life
with an awe-inspiring step back into
history.
The historical re-enactments figure
among the long-awaited and not-tobe-missed events of the last few years.
A different period of history is chosen
every year and troupes of amateur
actors take up residence in temporary
bivouacs and re-enact scenes of times
gone by in very realistic fashion. These
journeys back in time are great learning
tools to better understand the past of
this land steeped in history. The living
history keeps the heart of the Citadel
alive and sets Belfort on a crossroad of
history lovers.
—
> For more information: Musées de Belfort
+33(0)3 84 54 25 51. A calendar of summer events
is available in the Citadel and the museums from
May. A dedicated space is available for children.
ESCAPE GAME AT “LA CLÉ DU
BASTION"
Discover a thrilling room escape game,
where teamwork is required and suspense
guaranteed.
Vauban’s ancient bastioned tower Tour 27
is the scene for this out-of-the-ordinary
adventure. Dare to enter and take a step
back in history as you uncover the mystery
surrounding the office of the famous
Vauban.
Your challenge? You have 60 minutes to
solve all the mysteries and successfully
Useful tip:
7 SITES FOR €7
with the Pass Multisites.
Here is an excellent way
to discover Belfort and
its unmissable sites. The
pass includes admission
to the Citadel, the Grand
Souterrain, the Lion, the
Musée d’Histoire and the
Espace Bartholdi, the
Musée des Beaux-Arts,
the Musée d’Art Moderne
and Tour 46.
—
> Pass available from Belfort
Tourisme and at all 7 sites.
€7 from April to September.
€5 from October to March
(Grand Souterrain closed).
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STEP BACK IN TIME
STEP BACK IN TIME
Belfort, an illustrious
military heritage
Fort La Miotte
The Belfort Gap is the only plain
on the European continent to
connect the Rhine and Danube
valleys to that of the Rhone. This
passage between the Vosges and
Jura mountains is at the crossroads
of Germanic and Latin cultures.
From as early as 1687 Vauban
gave Belfort its military splendour
and designed the impressive
pentagonal-shaped city, visible
from the Lion and the Citadel.
The Porte de Brisach
Forts and works
Fort Sénarmont
Fort Sénarmont
Fort Dorsner
Arches in Fort Dorsner
Fort Ordener
In the 19th Century General François-Nicolas Haxo further extended the
defensive perimeter and built an entrenched camp on the nearby mounts
of Miotte and Justice. Later additional fortified works were commissioned
by Colonel Denfert-Rochereau, fort Les Barres and the redoubts of Hautes
Perches and Bellevue, thus making it possible to keep the Prussians at bay
during a 103-day siege at the end of the year 1870.
The defeat of 1870 inspired a new wave of fortifications throughout France.
In 1874 a large-scale project of fortified works is undertaken under the
direction of Séré de Rivières. Nineteen forts and military works were built
between 1874 and 1911, including those of Giromagny, Roppe, Bessoncourt
and Bermont. Their ingenious and dense design kept the Germans at bay
and in 1914 the fortified belt was spared from enemy fire.
Some of the forts can be visited on certain days or by appointment.
Fort Les Basses Perches
FORT DES BASSES PERCHES (1874-
cover a third of the central barracks.
The older,
1877), designed to protect Belfort’s
Citadel, is a typical retrenchment
fort (with a platform designed to take
artillery, built at height above another
fortification, thus doubling the volume
of fire possible). This is the site where
the Franco-Prussian war reached its
conclusion in 1871.
—
SMALL MEDIAEVAL CASTLE OF
ROUGEMONT-LE-CHÂTEAU, built
—
> Access from rue des Perches in BELFORT
+33 (0)3 84 28 24 21
www.fortbassesperches.com - Open on
Thursday afternoons in July & August, and
by prior arrangement the rest of the year.
FORT ORDENER (1883-1886) was
built primarily to protect the Fort of
Bessoncourt and watch over routes
coming from Switzerland and the
Mulhouse railway.
—
THE WAR CEMETERY OF MORVILLARS
The cemetery houses the tombs of 156 soldiers who fell in battle during
the First World War (155 French and one Scotsman). An 8-metre high war
memorial, designed by famous architect Robert Danis and made in pink
sandstone from the Vosges, represents a Lantern of the Dead.
—
Fort Lefebvre (Salbert)
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> For more information: Commune de Morvillars, www.morvillars.fr,
+33 (0)3 84 27 80 36.
> Access: Fort Ordener in VEZELOIS
+33 (0)7 71 14 51 47
www.fortdevezelois.com
Open Wednesdays at 2pm in July & August.
Admission: from €2.50.
FORT SÉNARMONT (1883-1886) is a
large pentagonal, limestone brickwork
fort. It is one of the rare forts to have
kept up with technical progress. In
1888, a shield of concrete was added to
> Access: Rue du fort Sénarmont in
BESSONCOURT - +33 (0)6 13 61 85 04.
Admission: from €2. Open during European
Heritage Days.
OUVRAGE DE MEROUX (1908 – 1913)
is an example of the later evolution of
French fortifications before the 19141918 war. This very modern military
work, made of reinforced concrete,
was built to strengthen the defensive
lines between the fort of Vézelois and
the Fougerais work.
—
> Access: Rue de l’Ouvrage in Meroux
+33 (0)3 84 56 03 90 - +33 (0)9 61 26 40 61.
Admission: from €3.
Open Wednesdays from 2pm, May to October.
OUVRAGE DE LA CÔTE D’ESSERT
(1890-1892) is the only underground
fortification in France. The fort served
as a lookout post over the road from
Vesoul to Belfort via Ronchamp.
—
towards the end of the 12th Century
and renovated with passion, was
occupied for 200 years. Climb to
the top of the 736 m hill and enjoy a
breathtaking view.
—
> Access from the centre of the village of
Rougemont - Montagne des Boulles.
To be seen
FORT DORSNER (1875-1879) stands
at the southern tip of the HauteMoselle defensive curtain and links the
entrenched camps of Belfort and Épinal.
It was built to watch over the strategic
Giromagny crossroads between Ballon
d’Alsace and Belfort.
—
> Access via the Chemin du Fort in
GIROMAGNY - +33 (0)6 72 56 42 70
Open Sundays & public holidays, July to midSeptember - Admission: from €3.
> Access: Rue du Fort in BAVILLIERS
+33 (0)3 84 21 74 85 - Open during
European Heritage Days.
The LA CAPONNIÈRE foundation campaigns to protect, restore and
promote Belfort's fortified military heritage. For more information:
+33 (0)6 08 46 81 45 - www.lacaponnière.fr.
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ART AND ARTISTS
Art museums and
contemporary works
Eurockéennes de Belfort
Art and
artists
As you walk around one of France’s most
colourful cities, make sure you look upwards!
The building façades in Belfort's old town are
painted in a harmonious palette of colours
from vibrant blue to Sologne pink, Celtic grey,
Chartreuse green, rosewood and Albi ochre.
Art is everywhere in the city - in its museums,
galleries, statues, murals, mosaics, fountains,
floral parks and gardens.
MUST SEE
Set in a 19th Century town mansion (once the family home
of “accursed poet” Léon Deubel), the MUSÉE D’ART MODERNE - DONATION
MAURICE JARDOT (Museum of Modern Art) boasts a valuable collection with
over one hundred works of art by Picasso, Léger, Braque, Le Corbusier and
many more. Maurice Jardot gathered this extraordinary collection throughout
his life, working closely with German art dealer Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler
(Gallery Kahnweiler/Leiris), and donated it to his dear city. It is a must-see for
all – art novices and aficionados alike.
—
> Musée d’Art Moderne - 8 rue de Mulhouse 90 000 BELFORT - +33 (0)3 84 54 27 57. Open daily in
July & August. Closed on Tuesdays the rest of the year. Entrance with the Pass Multisites (see p.7).
Audioguides available.
TOUR
As you explore the narrow lanes, make sure
you go through the doors of the many antique
shops and lose yourselves in their treasure
troves. Enjoy a close-up experience with
artworks of all kinds in a former brewery
(Galerie Cheloudiakoff), in the centre of the
old town (Galerie du Vieux Belfort) or an
art space created by Jean Nouvel (Galerie
du Granit). Look out the artisans in their
workshops where every item bears the mark
of originality, passion and craftsmanship.
46 bastioned tower, listed
historic monument since 1971, was
one of the key structures in the city's
defensive system. Today it houses
temporary exhibitions from the
museums of Belfort.
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THE MUSÉE DES BEAUX-ARTS (Fine
Art museum), housed in Vauban’s
bastioned tower Tour 41, holds a
rich collection of sculptures (Rodin),
paintings (Courbet), low-reliefs and
engravings (Dürer) which are displayed
around the tower’s five sections, in
five major themes: allegory, religious
inspiration, landscapes, portraits, and
Camille Lefèvre (sculptor and donator
of many works to the city).
> Musée des Beaux-Arts - rue Georges
Pompidou 90 000 BELFORT
+33 (0)3 84 54 27 87 - Open daily in July &
August. Closed on Tuesdays the rest of the year.
Admission with the Pass Multisites (see p. 7).
CHAPELLE NOTRE-DAME DU HAUT
IN RONCHAMP
The chapel on the hill, dedicated to the
Virgin Mary and located 20 km from
Belfort, has been a place of pilgrimage
since the Middle Ages. The sanctuary
was destroyed during the Second
World War and rebuilt in 1955 in the
shape of a great white ship designed
by Le Corbusier. The newly-built
convent, designed by architect Renzo
Piano in 2011, is home to a community
of Poor Clare nuns.
—
> Open daily - More information:
+33 (0)3 84 20 65 13.
www.collinenotredameduhaut.com.
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—
Theatre redesigned by Jean Nouvel
For a list of art galleries and
workshops visit
> Tour 46 - rue de l'ancien Théâtre
90 000 BELFORT - +33 (0)3 84 54 25 46
Open daily in July & August. Closed on
Tuesdays the rest of the year. Admission
with the Pass Multisites (see p. 7) .
ESPACE MULTIMÉDIA GANTNER is a
space dedicated to multimedia
and digital arts and to showcasing
contemporary art. Its programme
includes exhibitions, video projections,
concerts and sound installations, talks
and interactive performances.
—
> Espace multimédia gantner
1 rue de la Varonne 90140 BOUROGNE
+33 (0)3 84 23 59 72
Open Tuesday to Saturday. Programme
available from Belfort Tourisme.
FONDATION BEYELER in nearby Basel
(Switzerland) is housed in a building
designed by Renzo Piano and exhibits
more than 200 works from the
classical and modern eras (including
Cézanne, Picasso, Rousseau, Mondrian,
Klee, Ernst, Matisse, Newman, Bacon,
Dubuffet, Monet, Warhol and Baselitz).
There is also a small collection of tribal
art works and a programme of major
temporary exhibitions.
—
> Baselstrasse 101 in RIEHEN
+41 61 645 97 00 - www.fondationbeyeler.ch
Open daily, including Sundays and public
holidays. Admission accepted with a
Museums-Pass-Musées on sale at Belfort
Tourisme.
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ART AND ARTISTS
ART AND ARTISTS
In the spotlight
Theatres and venues
Every year, thousands of visitors flock to the Territoire
de Belfort to move to the rhythms of its international
festivals. This is a stomping ground for performers, a
springboard for young writers and a major venue for
rock concerts, so come and have a ball!
LE GRANIT NATIONAL THEATRE
This theatre hosts very eclectic
performances from amateur
company Tréteaux 90.
—
> Place du Forum 90 000 BELFORT
Programme Théâtre du Pilier
(+33 (0)3 84 28 39 42
www.theatredupilier.com)
Programme Cafarnaüm
(+33 (0)3 84 22 04 38
www.cafarnaum.com).
> 1 faubourg de Montbéliard
90 000 BELFORT - +33 (0) 3 84 58 67 67
www.legranit.org.
VIADANSE (CENTRE
CHORÉGRAPHIQUE NATIONAL
DE FRANCHE-COMTÉ)
THE EUROCKÉENNES DE
BELFORT, AN ABSOLUTE MUST!
Every year during the first weekend
in July
The Eurockéennes de Belfort is one of
France's best-known outdoor festivals
and is a paradise of rock music.
Thousands of people make the journey
every year to see artistes from all over
the world perform on the Malsaucy
peninsula. Music, partying and
rock'n'roll are on the agenda during
this extraordinary weekend!
—
> www.eurockeennes.fr
Programme available from Belfort Tourisme.
FIMU INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
OF UNIVERSITY MUSIC
Three days over Whitsun
weekend
The
International
Festival
of
University Music runs every year
in Belfort. Over three days some
2,500 amateur musicians and singers
from 30 different countries come to
perform. All genres are represented:
classical music, new music, jazz,
contemporary music, fanfares, choral
recitals, opera, world music, etc. This
musical kaleidoscope of 200 free
concerts performed on 13 stages takes
place in the superb setting of Belfort's
old town.
ENTREVUES INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
Every year, late November/
early December
Dedicated to the art of cinematography, Entrevues showcases the
work of filmmakers from around
the world who are not yet known
by the general public. The festival is
also an opportunity to rediscover old
classics.
—
> www.fimu.com
Free concerts, programme available from
Belfort Tourisme.
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Viadanse national choregraphic
centre is a creative space with an
in-residence scheme for French
and overseas companies. Its programme includes shows, dance
workshops, public rehearsals, and
introductory workshops.
—
THÉÂTRE MICHEL DÈQUE
This theatre hosts very eclectic
performances from amateur
company Tréteaux 90.
—
> 2 rue James Long
90 000 BELFORT - +33 (0) 3 84 22 66 76
www.treteaux90.asso.fr.
—
> 3 avenue de l’espérance
90 000 BELFORT - +33 (0) 3 84 58 44 88
www.viadanse.com.
—
> www.festival-entrevues.com
Tickets on sale at Cinéma Pathé.
THÉÂTRE LOUIS JOUVET
Restored by Jean Nouvel in 1983,
Le Granit theatre has more than 45
theatre, musical, dance, comedy and
circus performances every season.
THÉÂTRE DE MARIONNETTES
France's largest permanent puppet
theatre hosts more than one
hundred performances every year.
The international puppet Festival
"Le Solstice de la Marionnette"
should not be missed.
—
LA POUDRIÈRE, A VENUE FOR
NEW MUSIC
La Poudrière hosts around 60
concerts every year. It also runs
music courses and conferences,
and provides rehearsal rooms for
rock groups and a rock choir in the
Rockhatry space.
—
> 7 avenue du Général Sarrail
90000 Belfort - +33 (0)3 84 58 11 77
www.poudriere.com.
> 30 rue Jean de la Fontaine
90 000 BELFORT - +33 (0) 3 84 28 99 65
www.marionnette-belfort.com.
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ART AND ARTISTS
ART AND ARTISTS
Yearly Calendar
of events
Triathlon de Belfort
FEBRUARY
GéNéRiQ Festival
Belfort and around
Music in turmoil at this urban festival
FEBRUARY / MARCH
Solstice de la marionnette
Belfort
International puppet festival
Living history Festival
Easter weekend
Easter Fair
Botans
Plant swapping and family
entertainment
Yearly Calendar of events
La Transhumance
Whitsun weekend
International Festival of University
Music (FIMU)
Belfort
Free concerts
APRIL
Impetus Festival
Belfort and around
Festival of divergent culture and
music
Enduro VTT du Lion
Belfort
Citadel and Salbert
Enduro mountain biking race
Triathlon de Belfort
Malsaucy
JUNE
Four weekends
Living history Festival
Belfort Citadel
Randonnée gustative (Gourmet walk)
Saint Dizier l’Evêque
Walking trail with gourmet breaks
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER
Mercredis du Château
Belfort Citadel
Free jazz concerts every
Wednesday
Foire aux vins et à la gastronomie
(Wine and gastronomy fair)
Andelnans
AUGUST
15 August
Fête de l’âne (Donkey festival)
Suarce
Family entertainment
SEPTEMBER
First weekend in September
Les Ballons de Belfort
Territoire de Belfort
Hot air balloon flights over Belfort
and surrounding area
European Heritage Days
Transterritoire VTT (Cycling event)
Starts from Belfort
Autumn Fair
Botans
Belfortrail et Girotrail
2 parcours
OCTOBER / NOVEMBER
Book Fair
Belfort
Free
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
Entrevues International Film
Festival
Belfort
Semi-marathon du Lion
Belfort / Montbéliard
First weekend
Les Eurockéennes
Lac du Malsaucy
Open air rock festival
Every first Sunday of the month
Les Puces large flea market
Belfort
MAY
15 August
Place aux arts
Belfort
Outdoor art exhibition - Free
Transhumance
Giromagny
Cattle herds go up to the Ballon
d’Alsace
Belflorissimo
Belfort
Flower market, meandering strolls,
local produce
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JULY / AUGUST
Mois Givré winter fun
JULY
MARCH TO DECEMBER
Ronde du Salbert – Belfort Salbert
Two running circuits in nature
(9 km and 16 km)
Les Ballons de Belfort
Les Rigolomanies
Belfort
Comedy showcase every Thursday
Porrentruy-Delle Jazz Festival
Delle and Porrentruy
MARCH
Flea Market
Historical light and sound show
Brebotte
Fête du Ballon
Ballon d’Alsace
Showcase of local crafts and traditions
Free
OCTOBER
Transhumance
Ballon d’Alsace
Cattle herds return to Giromagny
Advent period
Christmas markets in Montbéliard
and Alsace
DECEMBER
Le Mois Givré – winter fun
Belfort
The mountain comes to town
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OUTDOOR GETAWAY
The Ballon d’Alsace
through the year
Outdoor
getaway
The Ballon d’Alsace, just like the Territoire de Belfort,
enjoys four distinctive seasons. After the tender and
more vibrant greens of spring and summer, the warm
hues of autumn create exceptionally colourful natural
landscapes. This richly colourful palette is completed
by the dazzling white of the winter.
DID YOU KNOW?
—
The Ballon d’Alsace
stands in 4 départements:
the Vosges, Haute-Saône,
Haut-Rhin and of course
the Territoire de Belfort,
and in 2 administrative
regions: Grand-Est
and Bourgogne/FrancheComté.
In the untamed north of the Territoire, the chalets, pine forests, lakes and
waterfalls of the southern Vosges make the perfect getaway, offering a
complete change of scenery. From the summit of the Ballon d'Alsace to
the stunning lake at Malsaucy, a diverse, unspoiled and abundant natural
beauty lies before you.
In the picture postcard south, nestled into the foothills of the Jura, the
Sundgau Belfortain, boasts lakes and rivers, and the best viewing points
in the region. From the plateau of Croix, the panorama extends to the
mountains of the Ajoie in Switzerland, the Jura, the Black Forest, the
Plain of Alsace and of course the Vosges.
In springtime, the whole of the Territoire de Belfort is carpeted in flowers.
For the next 5 years it will be one of France’s 21 prestigious Départements
in blooms. The village of Rougegoutte and the city of Belfort have both
been awarded "Four Flowers" in the Villes et Villages Fleuris scheme.
Every last detail is important in an area with such a strong horticultural
heritage. In other words, the Territoire de Belfort is a life-size garden!
Everywhere you go the villages of the Territoire show off their rich
heritage, from half-timbered houses, to mills to old forges. Small towns
also have their personal stories to tell from Delle and the Cité des
Cariatides, to Beaucourt and the Japy saga, to Giromagny with its mining
heritage. So, set off to discover this richly diverse area - on foot or by bike,
on horseback or in the air!
THE BALLON D’ALSACE, AN
IMPORTANT NATURAL SITE
—
Situated in the Parc Naturel Régional des
Ballons des Vosges, the Ballon d’Alsace is
an environmentally protected site in its
own right. Its flora and fauna, and areas
of special ecological interest are also
protected by the Réserve Naturelle des
Ballons Comtois and the area’s Natura
2000 status. If you are lucky, you may
spot a chamois in the beech groves or even
a wood grouse attracted by the plentiful
blueberries.
AN EVENTFUL PAST
—
Louis XV commissioned the first roads
across the Ballon and since then, humans
have continued to mark the places they
have passed through. One statue of the
Virgin Mary dates from 1860. Another of
Joan of Arc from 1909 symbolises France’s
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attachment to Alsace. The trenches of the
First World War are still in evidence and
boundary stones mark out what was once
the border between France and Germany.
The Monument des Démineurs was built
in 1952 to pay homage to the 600 mine
disposal experts who died for France. Such
visible and palpable traces of history add
another dimension to this wild natural
site.
TRADITIONAL FOOD SPECIALITIES
FROM THE HAUTES-VOSGES
—
Make sure you try the traditional meal
(repas marcaire). This generally includes a
soup or a meat pie, a main dish known as
tofaille in the Vosges or roigebrageldi in
Alsace (alternate layers of bacon, potatoes
and onions cooked slowly for a long time),
local cheese and a blueberry tart. What
more could you want?
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OUTDOOR GETAWAY
OUTDOOR GETAWAY
The Ballon in Summer
The Ballon in the snow
DID YOU KNOW?
DID YOU KNOW?
—
From the 1247m summit
of the Ballon d’Alsace, you
might be lucky enough to see
the Alps on a clear day.
—
The Ballon d’Alsace was the
Tour de France’s first ever
mountain stage in 1905.
Over the years, many stages
of the Tour have finished on
its summit.
Practical Information
Summer
ON FOOT
—
The summit of the Ballon d’Alsace is at the crossroads of
a number of long distance footpaths. The GR7 to Andorra
and the GR59 to Chambery both start from its highest
point. The GR5-E2, between the Netherlands and Nice,
and the E5, between Venice and the Pointe du Raz in
Brittany, also cross here. An extensive network of waymarked paths, of all levels, leads to breathtaking views
over the nearby valleys and many lakes, waterfalls, ponds
and rivers. The discovery trail at the summit is perfect
for families and also explains the history of this listed
site. For more out of the ordinary walking, off the beaten
track, why not book a hike with one of our mountain
guides?
ON TWO WHEELS: FROM THE BALLON D’ALSACE TO
THE PLANCHE DES BELLES FILLES
—
A bicycle ascent of the Ballon is guaranteed to live up to
your wildest dreams. Experience the pleasure of cycling
up one of the most famous passes in the Tour de France.
In fact, the Tour has cycled over the Ballon d’Alsace more
than 25 times! You can collect your certifying stamp or
buy a souvenir milestone from one of the shops when you
get to the top. If you can still feel your legs after this, why
not try the neighbouring peak and its now famous slope,
the Planche des Belles Filles!
IN THE TREES
—
Thrill seekers may prefer to take a treetop adventure at
Acropark!
For practical information about
summer activities, mountain
guides, accommodation and
restaurants visit
—
BALLON D'ALSACE TOURIST
INFORMATION POINT: At the Col du Ballon d'Alsace
Toilets and picnic facilities available.
Days and times of opening
available at www.ballondalsace.fr
+33(0)3 29 25 20 38
www.ballondalsace.fr
[email protected]
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REGIE DESTINATION BALLON
D’ALSACE
HQ: Information point of La
Gentiane
+33 (0)3 84 56 75 28
[email protected]
www.ballondalsace.fr —
WALKS AND HIKES
Free information sheets, IGN
maps and Topoguides available
from Belfort Tourisme and the
Maison du Tourisme of the Ballon
d’Alsace
In the winter, the Ballon d’Alsace is especially appealing
and enchanting. Its unique atmosphere never fails to
delight and when its open spaces are blanketed in snow
they make a wonderful adventure playground for all the
family.
Recently revamped and modernised, the Ballon’s 10
downhill ski slopes attract snow sports fanatics every year.
There is something for everyone, with green runs through
to black runs. The skiing area has an artificial snow facility
and snow is guaranteed throughout the season!
Extending from the Massif of the Ballon d’Alsace to the
Planche des Belles Filles, the cross-country skiing area,
with its 6 runs suitable for all levels and 40 km of groomed
tracks, is breathtakingly beautiful.
Snowpark is a paradise for snowboarders and fans of other
new snow sports. With eleven modules and two tabletop
jumps, thrills are guaranteed! The Ballon’s wide and safe
runs with sumptuous scenery at every turn are ideal for a
dog sled ride. Lose yourself in the wind, snow and hypnotic
panting of a pack of magnificent wolf-dogs.
TO EXPLORE AT THE SUMMIT
Discovery trail: viewpoints,
orientation tables, interpretation
boards
Monument to the mine disposal
experts
Permanent exhibition in the
Maison du Tourisme
Souvenir shops
—
Practical information
Winter
For practical information about
winter sports visit
Timetables, prices, access, maps
of ski runs, accommodation,
restaurants, webcams, etc
—
BALLON D'ALSACE TOURIST
INFORMATION POINT At the Col du Ballon d'Alsace
Toilets and picnic facilities
available
+33 (0)3 29 25 20 38
—
RÉGIE DESTINATION BALLON
D’ALSACE
HQ: Information point of La
Gentiane
Toilets and picnic facilities
available
+33 (0)3 84 56 75 28
[email protected]
www.ballondalsace.fr —
DOWNHILL SKIING
10 runs, 9 ski-tows and 1 rope tow
(green, blue, red and black runs)
—
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
6 runs over 40 km - Reception:
Ballon d’Alsace summit
—
ACROPARK
Adventure parc (12 levels)
+33 (0)3 84 23 20 40
www.acropark.fr
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FULL SPEED AHEAD: SKIING AND NEW SNOW SPORTS
—
FOR CONTEMPLATIVE TYPES
—
Take in the views, race down the slopes with the children
on a sledge, put on your snow shoes and explore the Ballon
on a walk, route-finding trek or night-time hike with a
fully qualified guide. Join in the fun of a snowball fight
with the young ones or build an igloo. Here, the only limit
to the enjoyment is your imagination! The Ballon has 3
well sign-posted and ungroomed snowshoeing trails (3 km
and 9 km) for you to explore at your own pace.
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ESF BALLON D’ALSACE
Kid’s club, introduction to freeride and biathlon for teenagers,
individual and group lessons for
all abilities. +33 (0)3 84 29 06 65
www.esf-ballon-dalsace.com
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EQUIPMENT HIRE
At the foot of the runs in La
Gentiane +33 (0)3 84 29 36 76
At the foot of the runs in
Langenberg +33 (0)3 89 48 96 37
At the Bar des Démineurs (Ballon
summit) +33 (0)3 29 25 12 26
At the Poterie (Ballon summit)
+33 (0)3 84 29 38 16
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SNOWPARK
11 modules in 2 lines, 2 tabletop
jumps
Reception: Bâtiment La Gentiane
—
SNOWSHOEING
Independent hikes on 3 waymarked tracks
Accompanied hikes with a
qualified guide.
Bureau Montagne du Ballon
d’Alsace: + 33(0)6 88 18 39 48
Ligne de Crête:
+33 (0)6 70 55 73 37
Tous en montagne:
+33 (0)6 34 73 28 31
Rando Sud Vosges
+33 (0)6 87 98 94 80
Découverte des 3 vallées:
+33 (0)6 80 03 34 40
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SLEDGE RUNS
2 free, way-marked runs for
sledging.
—
SLED DOGS
Guillaume Reffay
+33 (0)6 08 17 56 85
www.scoobeedoo.net
—
BUS DES NEIGES The Bus des Neiges takes you
from December to March from
Belfort to the foot of the ski
runs! You can take your own
equipment on board.
Timetable and fare information
available at:at : Régie Destination
Ballon d’Alsace +33 (0)3 84 56 75 28
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OUTDOOR GETAWAY
OUTDOOR GETAWAY
Dive into
the Malsaucy
One thousand
other lakes…
Etang des Forges
Etang Fourchu
DID YOU KNOW?
—
To date more than
150 species of birds have
been recorded at the
Etang des Forges.
SWIMMING, WATER SPORTS AND LEISURE
The protected natural surroundings of the Malsaucy peninsula have something for all ages and
interests. There is a play area and leisure complex for fun, a watersports centre for thrills and
a discovery trail and bird-watching hide for finding out more about the environment. Facilities
include a maze, giant swing and slide, minigolf, snack bar and terrace, pétanque, pedalos, dinghies,
canoes, catamarans, stand-up paddle, windsurfing, rowing boats, archery, a fine sand beach with
lifeguard and restaurant, and an outdoor cinema. There really is something for everyone - small
children, teenagers and parents!
—
Le Malsaucy, the largest
lake in the Territoire de
Belfort (64 ha), and its
peninsula are the venue for
the Eurockéennes annual
international rock festival.
The site also hosts the
Belfort Triathlon
(more information at
www.triathlondebelfort.fr)
JUST A FEW MINUTES’ WALK FROM THE CENTRE OF BELFORT,
Next to the Malsaucy, the Étang de la Véronne is a vast lake exclusively for fishing. From
its unspoiled banks, anglers can enjoy peace and beautiful surroundings.
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—
> Base nautique du Malsaucy - Individuals and groups welcome, group lessons and instructors available.
Timetable and events information: http://www.territoiredebelfort.fr/lieux/la-base-nautique-du-malsaucy
Brochure available at Belfort Tourisme and at Le Malsaucy.
FISHING OUTINGS
> Daily fishing permits on sale at the Maison des pêcheurs, in the car park at the entrance to the Malsaucy site.
> Base nautique de l’Etang des Forges (canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing)
Rue Auguste Bussière in BELFORT - +33 (0)3 84 21 44 01.
LES MILLE ÉTANGS
12,000 years ago, in the north west of
the Territoire in the Vosges Saônoises,
the glacier melts carved out a unique
landscape with hundreds of ponds and
peat bogs scattered amongst patches
of moorland, meadow and forest.
Explore this exceptional area by foot,
horseback, bicycle or car; or if you are
feeling more adventurous, by aeroplane
or hot air balloon.
—
> For more information:
Office de tourisme des mille étangs in
Faucogney et La Mer (Haute-Saône)
+33(0)3 84 49 32 97
www.les1000etangs.com
THE ENVIRONMENT HAS ITS OWN VISITOR CENTRE
The environmental centre, Maison Départementale de l’Environnement, stands on the banks
of the Malsaucy. A listed Espace Naturel Sensible and bird sanctuary, the site is a nesting area
and migratory stopover for a number of species. Throughout the year there are opportunities
to observe rare species and take part in talks, discussions and workshops. The Maison
Départementale de l’Environnement runs an annual “eat local” event to promote regional,
seasonal produce.
—
> Maison Départementale de l’Environnement - Site du Malsaucy 90 300 SERMAMAGNY - + 33 (0)3 84 29 18 12
- Programme available from Belfort Tourisme. For more information : http://www.territoiredebelfort.fr/minisite/
maison-departementale-de-lenvironnement.
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Unusual accommodation at étang Verchat
at the foot of the Tour de la Miotte, lies the Etang des Forges. The site
dates back to mediaeval times when it was used for industry and fish
farming. This vast 33 hectare lake is now a protected environmental site,
LPO bird sanctuary and recognised site of ecological interest (ZNIEFF).
The Sentier de la Roselière footpath runs the length of the lake crossing
areas of woodland and reeds. In the very centre of this watery habitat, a
long walkway cuts through a flood-prone forest where you could almost
imagine yourself in the bayous of Louisiana! A recently revamped 4 km
area provides information about typical plants, the geology, wildlife and
history of this fascinating site.
The Étang des Forges is also a site for canoeing and rowing, cycling and
hiking, and fly, line and no kill fishing. Enjoyment is guaranteed!
—
DID YOU KNOW?
Etang du Petit-Haut
WE ALSO LIKE: LE PARC DE LA DOUCE
The Parc de la Douce is a vast 20 hectare green space offering peace and
relaxation. The park boasts trails, flower and educational organic vegetable
gardens, ponds and aquatic plants, meadows and woodland. There is a wide
range of sporting facilities and play areas for children including a skate park,
basketball and tennis courts, a football pitch and an athletics track. Best of
all are the municipal swimming pool and ice rink.
—
> Access: Les Résidences in Belfort, Parc des loisirs de Bavilliers.
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OUTDOOR GETAWAY
OUTDOOR GETAWAY
Town and village heritage
Lock at Montreux-Château
In the Southern Vosges
GIROMAGNY: This town’s fortunes first
took off in the 14th Century with the mining
industry. In the 16th Century, it became
a unique industrial centre. Traces of the
town’s mining past can still be found, from
miners’ dwellings to the Maison Mazarin (the
former court house), and mining galleries to
wash-houses. The miners’ trail (sentier des
mines) traces the footprints of this former
industry. The fountains and wash houses
on this circuit help illustrate how different
districts in the town developed.
—
> Walk around Giromagny, see page 25.
Place des Mineurs in Giromagny
LEPUIX: Built-in 1878, the haut-fer
sawmill is powered by a water wheel fed
from a wooden overhead channel.
—
> Lieu-dit Chauveroche - 90 200 LEPUIX
+33 (0)3 84 29 32 45 - Open house mid-July and
European Heritage Days.
ROUGEMONT-LE-CHÂTEAU: Step into the
wonderful world of the watering can. Built
into the hills, the walls and gardens of this
house display a collection of 620 tin watering
cans in and among the flowers.
—
> 1 rue Leval - 90110 ROUGEMONT-LE-CHATEAU
+33 (0)3 84 27 61 40.
On the Plain of Belfort
Cariatide in Delle
GROTTE DE CRAVANCHE (CAVE) AND
SALBERT VIEWING POINT: The natural cave
discovered by accident during construction
of the Fort du Salbert is in fact a Neolithic
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necropolis and now protected bat sanctuary.
At the summit of the Colline du Salbert,
three orientation tables point out the main
landmarks. On a clear day the views from here
extend as far as the Alps and Mont-Blanc.
Town and village heritage
Grotte de Cravanche
Delle
Century priory occupied by monks from
Cluny is well worth a visit.
—
> Walkers’ leaflet (Sur le chemin des moines de
Cluny) Download from www.belfort-tourisme.com.
—
—
> Walkers’ leaflet (Dans le Salbert). Download from
www.belfort-tourisme.com.
PHAFFANS : The Church of Notre-Damede-l’Assomption is one of the finest
examples of the baroque style in the
region. The church has become a tourist
and historical stopover on major longdistance hiking routes, including the
Way of St James.
BERMONT : The pointed spire of the
Church of Saint-Laurent, pays testimony
to the influence of the Rhineland. This
remarkable building and its rich history
have earned the town the status of Petite
Cité Comtoise de Caractère.
—
> Tourist map and guide to the history of Bermont
available from Belfort Tourisme.
MONTREUX-CHÂTEAU: The Rhone-Rhine
Canal joins the Atlantic Ocean to the
Black Sea by Europe's major waterways.
The mooring at Montreux-Château and
its tranquil green surroundings make an
ideal stopping place for pleasure boats.
The site has an attractive flower bedecked
stopover facility and a restaurant on the
water. From April, canal barges with all
mod cons and bicycles are available for
hire. No licence required.
FROIDEFONTAINE: The Romanesque church
of Saints Pierre and Paul, originally a 12th
but the town holds onto many traces of
a past that shaped its landscape so much.
These include factories, workers’ houses,
factory owners’ residences, a church, a
temple, a school, etc.
In the Sundgau belfortain
LA PETITE SOLOGNE: The tranquil beauty
of the countryside here is enhanced by
hundreds of watery spots, from canals to
ponds, as the Petite Sologne shows. The
existence of so much water explains why it
was necessary to drain the marshes in the
past to develop agriculture. Fish farming
provided food and a source of income to the
local population.
DELLE: A former ecclesiastical estate, Delle
> More information about the Japy family
on page 29.
SAINT-DIZIER-L’EVÊQUE: The crypt in the
church here houses the sarcophagus of SaintDizier (7th Century) and the sacristy holds
the tombstone known as the "stone of fools",
reputed to cure mental ailments.
—
> Walkers’ leaflet (Sur les pas de Saint Dizier)
Download from www.belfort-tourisme.com.
In the Swiss Jura
was fortified in the 13th Century. The old
mediaeval castle was demolished in 1673
when the French conquered the town
but the wells and part of the moat system
still remain. The town’s ramparts, towers
and turrets are its greatest asset. The 18th
Century corn exchange, the remains of the
ramparts and the organ with horizontal
pipes in the church of Saint-Léger add even
more unique charm to the Territoire de
Belfort's second town.
PORRENTRUY: In the ancient city of the
Prince Bishops of Basel, make sure you
visit the 13th Century castle and the 18th
Century Hôtel-Dieu with its 19th Century
pharmacy, now a museum. A visit to
Jurassica (museum and botanical gardens)
is also a must.
The foothills of the Jura
Nearby:
BEAUCOURT:
CHAMPAGNEY: A place of commemoration,
the Maison de la Négritude remembers
how the population of Champagney
condemned black slavery from 1789
onwards.
From the 18th Century
to the 1970s, Beaucourt’s fortunes were
dictated by the Japy family who built
one of France’s most powerful industrial
empires. Manufacturing has ceased today
Beaucourt
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> More information available from Jura
Tourisme - Grand Rue 5 - 2900 PORRENTRUY
(SWITZERLAND) - +41 (0)32 420 47 72
www.juratourisme.ch.
DID YOU KNOW?
—
A legend remains from the
time of Saint-Dizier. In
the woods near Villars-leSec a rock, known as the
"Devil's Footprints" can still
be seen. This rock carries
the deep footprints of the
devil and the light imprint
of Saint-Dizier’s sandals;
evidence of a fight between
the devil and the saint.
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OUTDOOR GETAWAY
OUTDOOR GETAWAY
A few suggestions
for walks
Walking and hiking
La Miotte
Château de Rougemont
Bourogne
Giromany
With its mountain lakes and cascades, pine trees and
pastures in the north, and its leafy forests and halftimbered houses in the south, the Territoire de Belfort
and its richly diverse landscapes are perfect for walks of
all kinds. More than 700 km of footpaths criss-cross the
whole département!
Saut de la Truite
Between the Vosges and the Jura,
four long-distance European
footpaths pass through the
Territoire: the GR5-E2 links the
Netherlands to Nice and the E5
leads across France to the Pointe
du Raz in Brittany; two other
paths start from the summit of
the Ballon d’Alsace leading to
Andorra (GR7) and Chambery
(GR59).
HILLTOP FORTS TRAIL - SENTIER
DES HAUTS DE BELFORT
A NEW ROUTE FOR THE GR5 IN THE TERRITOIRE DE BELFORT The GR5 is one of the most popular long-distance footpaths in Europe. In
France, its route crosses the ranges of the Vosges and the Jura. The Territoire
de Belfort forms an attractive link between these two mountain ranges
with four major sites of interest: the Ballon d’Alsace (listed national site),
the Malsaucy (outstanding natural site and venue for Les Eurockéennes de
Belfort), the Salbert (with its fort and panoramic view, last hill in the Vosges
and first in the Jura) and the city of Belfort, a convenient place to stay with
easy access to the Belfort-Montbéliard TGV station.
Find out more about Belfort's fortified
system. Follow the trail to reach
the fortified sites of la Justice and la
Miotte and enjoy a spectacular view
of the town and the Etang des Forges.
Take a walk around the moats of the
Citadel to finish.
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> Distance 6.6 km, 2 ½ hours, height
variation 178 m (moderately easy).
THE BOUROGNE DISCOVERY TRAIL
FORTS HIKING TRAIL
Randonnée des Forts walking trail
Follow the tracks of the Territoire’s glorious past and discover the ring of
fortifications with its works dating from the Middle Ages to the end of the
19th Century. 75 kilometres of footpaths, accessible to all, cross mountains,
plains and lakes to create an original and cultural hiking experience.
The route leads from Belfort to Giromagny and Fort Dorsner, passes by
Bessoncourt and Fort Sénarmont, and reaches Andelnans and Fort Ordener
in Vézelois. Make an appointment with history!
—
Discover the many treasures in this
village, especially the arboretum,
petrifying well, fountains and
Merovingian cemetery. This trail is
suitable for families and includes 12
information panels along the route to
guide you!
BELFORT’S RAILWAY STATIONS: AN EASY ACCESS Hiking in the Ballon d’Alsace
The station in Belfort city and the new Belfort-Montbéliard TGV station are
ideal departure points for accessing the Vosges and Jura either as part of a
travel itinerary or for making some enjoyable circular day trips. Within a
few minutes of opening the train door, you can be on the Territoire’s hiking
routes! One alternate path on the GR5 passes directly in front of Belfort's
two stations!
> Distance 7.4 km, 2 ½ hours, height variation
423 m (moderately easy).
Discover woodland and ponds on this
pleasant little rustic trail. Take the
footbridges that cross back and forth
over the river Madeleine and look out
for the remains of the canal and an
old mill. This scenic walk is suitable
for families.
—
> Distance 12 km, 3 hours, height variation
THE GIROMAGNY MINING TRAIL
Explore the small town of Beaucourt
and learn about its past links with
the Japy industrial empire. Discover
the Creux de Malefosse sinkhole,
the summit of the Grammont and
the boundary stones of the former
Principality of Montbéliard.
Follow this trail and relive the
mining history of a small town
which was first mentioned in 1547.
This region was once rich in copper
and lead and its golden age for
mining was between the 16th and
18th Centuries. In the forest above
IGN maps and topoguides for the
region on sale at Belfort Tourisme.
THE TOUR DU HAUT-BOIS TRAIL
IN BESSONCOURT
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> For more information, please contact Belfort Tourisme on +33(0)3 84 55 90 90.
—
All walkers’ leaflets are available
from Belfort Tourisme and can be
downloaded for free at
—
BEAUCOURT BOUNDARY STONES
TRAIL - SENTIER DES BORNES DE
BEAUCOURT
> Distance 6 km, 2 hours (easy)
More information at: www.bourogne.fr.
SUGGESTION
Giromagny, see if you can find the
show mine!
LE BAERENKOPF IN ROUGEMONTLE-CHÂTEAU
This strenuous walk takes in a number
of interesting sites. First of all, explore
the ruins of the former Château de
Rougemont, built between 1150 and
1200. Then climb to the summit of
the Baerenkopf and enjoy the many
spectacular view points along the way.
—
723 m (moderately difficult).
—
Beaucourt
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OUTDOOR GETAWAY
OUTDOOR GETAWAY
Exploring
on two wheels
In the air, by the river, on
horseback or on the green
DID YOU KNOW?
—
Local company VMC has been
manufacturing the smallest fishing
hook in the world at its factory in
Morvillars for almost one century.
THE FRANCOVÉLOSUISSE CROSSING BORDERS BY BICYCLE
THREE MORE CYCLE ROUTES
FOR THE FAMILY Whether you are with family or
friends, take time to explore by
bicycle and don't be afraid to push
boundaries ... by crossing the border
between France and Switzerland. The
Francovélosuisse runs from Belfort,
the City of the Lion, to Porrentruy, the
City of the Prince-Bishops. This cycle
route is ideal for families as most of it
is prohibited to motor vehicles.
Three more routes add to the range
of cycle paths in the Territoire de
Belfort. The Promenade François
Mitterrand connects the city of
Belfort to the outstanding natural
site of Malsaucy and is the most
rural of these paths. Once outside
Belfort’s urban districts, the route
cuts across wild meadows with the
mountains of the Southern Vosges
in the background. Why not enjoy a
family picnic at Le Malsaucy (a 15 km
round trip from Belfort)?
For bicycle tourists with a love of
varied scenery, the route also includes
7 loops of varying difficulty. These
routes cross between France and
Switzerland following quiet, country
lanes. A perfect opportunity to take
in the sites and traditions of local
communities between the Swiss Jura,
the Vosges, Alsace and the Ajoie.
—
> For full information visit www.
francovelosuisse.com : details of routes,
interactive map with details of services,
personalised travel log section.
> Free tourist map of the Francovélosuisse
and its loops available from Belfort
Tourisme.
Part of the Eurovélo 6 (Nantes/
Budapest) also crosses the Territoire
de Belfort, running alongside the
Rhine-Rhone Canal. Follow the
route for a dozen kilometres from
Bourogne to the pretty mooring at
Montreux-Château. This route is
ideal for families.
The 20 km Coulée Verte connecting
Belfort to Montbéliard runs mainly
alongside the Haute-Saône canal.
—
> Brochures and information from Belfort
Tourisme.
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CONQUERING MYTHICAL PEAKS
Not only does France’s smallest
département boast more than 70
kilometres of cycle paths, it also offers
countless opportunities for endurance
cycling. The Club des CycloTouristes
Belfortains organises a number of
rides. The Tour du Ballon d’Alsace is
perhaps the best known of these and
takes in ascents of 6 peaks between
the Territoire de Belfort, Haut-Rhin,
Vosges and Haute-Saône regions. The
Brevet de Grimpeur du Ballon d’Alsace
is an original certificate awarded to
cyclists who ride up all three slopes
of the Ballon d’Alsace in one day.
Once cyclists have earned their first
certificate, they are welcomed into the
fraternity of the Confrérie des As du
Ballon d’Alsace!
The club also organises other rides for
bicycle tourists.
—
> For more information: www.cyclobelfort.fr
BELFORT, AWARDED FOR
CYCLOTOURISM
The city of Belfort was awarded “Ville
et Territoire vélotouristique” in the
autumn of 2014. This distinction by
the French federation of cyclotourism
(FFCT) acknowledges the city’s efforts
to develop events, welcome points,
equipment and services adapted to
cyclotourism.
ANGLING FOR A GOOD TIME IN
THE TERRITOIRE!
Whether you are a beginner or a
fishing fanatic, interested in fishing
for sport or relaxation, the Territoire
de Belfort has something for you.
Trout, carp and white fish will soon
fill your nets, unless you prefer the no
kill fishing practised in the lakes of the
Sundgau. Roll on the next fishing trip!
—
ON HORSEBACK
Whether you fancy a gentle Sunday
hack or a trek over several days,
explore the Territoire and its plants
and wildlife up close on 150 km of
way-marked bridle paths. With the
Southern Vosges, the Plain of Belfort
and the Sundgau Belfortain to choose
from, a complete change of scenery is
guaranteed!
—
Groupement des randonneurs équestres du
Territoire de Belfort (information and riding
permits) +33(0)3 84 23 04 90.
—
Centre hippique du Territoire de Belfort
(hacks - experienced riders only).
—
Domaine du Chênois 90 800 BAVILLIERS
+33 (0)3 84 21 23 07 - www.chtb.chez.com.
> Fédération de pêche - 3A rue d’Alsace
90 150 FOUSSEMAGNE - +33 (0)9 81 60 39 49
www.federationpeche.fr/90/index.php
Fishing guide available from Belfort
Tourisme.
ON THE GREEN
Birdie, par, bogey… all strokes are
allowed at Rougemont-le-Château
golf club! Including mounds, bunkers,
coppices and ponds, this 18-hole
course is indisputably one of the most
beautiful in France (ranked in Fairways
magazine’s Best Golf Course Awards).
Its restaurant and extensive highquality facilities will delight golf lovers.
UP IN THE AIR
With aeroplanes, gliders, hot-air
balloons, paragliders or microlights
to choose from, the hardest thing is
making a decision! For certain though,
one of the most spectacular ways to
explore this region is to fly over it. As
you soar above the monuments of
Belfort, tree covered mountains and
lake studded plains, your first flight will
certainly open your eyes. Unforgettable
adventures in the open sky.
—
> Aéro-clubs de Belfort et sa région
52 grande rue - 90 300 CHAUX
+33 (0)3 84 29 21 44 - www.aeroclub-belfort.fr
> Ballooning Adventures - 4 rue des Champs
90 800 BAVILLIERS - +33 (0)3 84 22 08 17
> Club aérostatique de Franche-Comté
24 rue des Vosges - 90 150 FOUSSEMAGNE
+33 (0)3 84 90 20 20 - www.aerostatiquefc.fr
> Centre école Pent’air - Open April to
October - +33 (0)3 84 23 20 40.
—
> Golf de Rougemont-le-Château - Rue
de Masevaux 90 110 ROUGEMONT LE
CHATEAU - +33 (0)3 84 23 74 74
www.golf-rougemont.com.
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EXPERTISE NOW AND THEN
Industrial technology
and heritage
Expertise now
and then
In 1871, after suffering defeat at the hands of the Prussians, many people from the Alsace region
moved to Belfort to join the companies that had wanted to remain French, such as the Société
Alsacienne de Construction Mécanique (SACM), now Alstom. In the space of 20 years, the
population increased from 8,000 to 25,000 people. As an outcome of the economic take-off, a large
industrial district grew with giant factories, still in operation today. Workers’ estates with churches,
schools, and streets built in the Alsace style were also developed.
The industrial district has held onto its tradition of innovation. Known today as Techn’hom, more
than 130 businesses are located here including the leading international energy company General
Electric and Alstom Transport. Many power stations built around the world are made from parts
manufactured in Belfort. French locomotives and TGV engines are also made here.
The Territoire de Belfort is the historical birthplace of the energy industry. It boasts true industrial
skill, a dynamic Research and Development sector, and training and educational establishments
specialising in the industry (UTBM, UFC, etc.) The Vallée de l’Energie industrial association is a
veritable cluster of expertise, working to develop a complete and integrated network of production,
management and distribution systems for electrical energy. Along similar lines, the transport
and mobility industries have joined forces under the Pôle Véhicule du Futur, a state-recognised
competitiveness cluster since 2005.
Japy Museum
Alstom
THE FRÉDÉRIC JAPY MUSEUM
The Territoire has been forging its
reputation as a hotspot of industrialisation
since 1777. This is when Frédéric Japy
moved to Beaucourt and began producing
early watches and machine tools which
were more efficient and less expensive.
He went on to fully mechanise his
production systems for watches, alarm
clocks, and clocks. From 1806 Japy started
to produce bolts and screws. Around
that time he also passed on the baton
to the next generation. As a true 18th
Century captain of industry, Frédéric
Japy still stands out as a forefather of
industrialisation.
In the former clock factory, the Musée
Japy retraces the history of industry in
Beaucourt from the end of the 18th Century
to the modern day.
—
> 16 rue Frédéric Japy – 90 500 BEAUCOURT
+33 (0)3 84 56 57 52
www.musees-des-techniques.org
Open from the first Wednesday in March to the 3rd
Sunday in December (except 1 May, 1 November), from
2pm to 5pm every day except Monday & Tuesday Admission: from €1.50.
MUSEUM OF MECANOGRAPHY
The history and prehistory of the
computer and automated data processing
is explained at this museum with its
collection of card punches, punching
machines and tabulators. Find out how
automated technology came to help with
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tasks such as paying wages and stock
maintenance.
—
> Techn’hom 2 - Bâtiment 9 - 5 rue Jacqueline Auriol 90 000 BELFORT - +33 (0)3 84 21 26 98 - http://pb2i.fr
Open: Tuesday & Thursday morning from 9am to 12
noon (closed July & August).
DID YOU KNOW?
—
Les Forges in Granvillars
(dating from 1684)
is probably the oldest
industrial site in France to
still be in operation today.
MUSEUMS OF TECHNOLOGY IN
MULHOUSE
Belfort's past is very closely linked with that of
Mulhouse. Find out more about our industrial
past and visit the city’s renowned museums
of technology: Cité de l’Automobile, Musée
EDF-Electropolis, Cité du Train and Musée de
l’Impression sur Étoffes (printed textiles).
—
> More information from the Mulhouse Tourist
Office: +33 (0)3 89 35 48 48
www.tourisme-mulhouse.com.
MUSÉE DE L’AVENTURE PEUGEOT IN
SOCHAUX
With 6,000m² of exhibition space, this
museum transports you through the history
of one of industry’s most legendary ventures
- 200 years of the saga of the famous lion
trademark. From saw blades to modern and
futuristic vehicles, discover the fascinating
and eventful story of this extraordinarily
long-lived company.
Techn'hom
—
> For more information: Musée de l’Aventure Peugeot:
+33 (0)3 81 99 42 03 - www.museepeugeot.com.
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Local produce, crafts
and gastronomy
Local produce, crafts
and gastronomy
PRODUCERS’ CORNER Nine producers in the département are
members of the "Bienvenue à la Ferme"
network, a guarantee of quality produce
and a warm welcome.
—
Ferme des Echancées
1 chemin de St-Nicolas 90170 ETUEFFONT
Eggs, poultry
+33 (0)3 84 54 65 31
—
Facettes du Territoire
Brewery in Giromagny
GAEC Tacquard
8 Grande rue 90150 REPPE
Vegetables, wheat flour, snails
+33 (0)3 84 23 84 72
—
In its own distinctive way, the Territoire de Belfort has taken the best
from the culinary traditions, wines, cheeses and dishes of its neighbours
in Alsace and Franche-Comté, and combined them in its own specialities.
You can enjoy a traditional fondue comtoise just as much as a kouglof
cake, or choose between a glass of golden Jura wine and a sparkling
Crémant d’Alsace. For cheeses, the choice is between Munster, Comté and
Cancoillotte while connoisseurs of cured meats can treat themselves to
mouthwatering sausages from Montbéliard and Morteau. Baeckoffe,
picked cabbage (choucroute) and fried carp (friture de carpe) can also be
enjoyed freely.
A few local specialities:
—
BRIMBUL’: The combination of a traditional local fruit (the blueberry) and
a dash of gin lifts the taste of a sparkling Crémant du Jura in style.
> This aperitif is available from artisan restaurants and producers.
—
ÉPAULE DU BALLON: This tasty but subtle local dish of boned loin of lamb
and blueberries exudes the flavours of the Ballon d’Alsace.
—
BELFLORE: The taste of a bed of fresh raspberries under a layer of almond
meringue topped with hazelnuts is only equalled by the lightness of this
combination.
> Belflore is a creation of the Syndicat des Boulangers-Pâtissiers du Territoire de Belfort.
—
FACETTES DU TERRITOIRE: These sweet treats comprise pastry, an
entremet and delicious gilded chocolates depicting cultural sites and events
from around the département.
> Available from chocolateries Barb-Terrier and Klein in Belfort, at Philippe Wiss in
Dorans and Aux plaisirs gourmands in Beaucourt.
—
LA REBELLE: Taste artisan beer from the Brasserie Franc-Comtoise
brewery. Lager, dark beer and pale ale from La Rebelle are the perfect
accompaniment to your meals.
> Brasserie Franc-Comtoise, 24 fg de France - 90 200 GIROMAGNY - +33 (0)3 84 29 56 37.
Ferme Altenbach
38 rue Principale 90100 SUARCE
Duck foie gras pâté
+33 (0)3 84 19 31 62
—
Ferme Babé
4 rue de l'Ecrevisse 90140 BREBOTTE
Beef to order
+33 (0)3 84 23 44 23
—
Ferme du Génival
Rue du Fort de Sénarmont 90160 BESSONCOURT
Dairy produce and cow's milk cheese
+33 (0)3 84 29 99 25
—
Elevage des Champs Lambert
29 rue des Roches 90200 AUXELLES-HAUT
Lamb, veal, fruit and vegetables
Also an educational farm
+33 (0)3 84 27 04 70
—
Ferme des Buis
6 rue Grand Cerf 90300 VETRIGNE
Poultry, venison, Highland beef
+33 (0)3 84 29 81 67
—
Lycée Agricole de Valdoie
95 rue de Turenne 90300 VALDOIE
Organic flowers and vegetables
+33 (0)3 84 58 49 63
Forge-Musée
Flour mill of Courtelevant
MOULIN DE COURTELEVANT
Worth a visit
MUSÉE AGRICOLE DÉPARTEMENTAL
The agricultural museum in Botans explains
everything there is to know about farm
machinery and 200 years of agriculture in
Franche-Comté. Visitors can also enjoy fresh
air under the cherry trees in the kitchen
garden, the shady orchard and the garden.
—
> 5 rue de Dorans - 90 400 BOTANS
+33 (0)3 84 36 52 04
www.museeagricole.botans.free.fr.
Open from Easter to All Saints’ Day, daily 2pm to
5.30pm except Mondays. Admission: from €2.50.
The flour mill of Courtelevant in the south
of the Territoire takes visitors back in time to
explore the history of industrial and waterpowered technology from the 17th to the 19th
Century with millstones, gears, water wheels
and other milling equipment.
—
The village of Chèvremont
was renowned for its
choucroute (pickled
cabbage) and mustard
production.
> 10 rue de l’Eglise - 90 100 COURTELEVANT
+33(0)6 50 12 47 69 - www.moulincourtelevant.fr.
Open: 1 May-31 October, daily 2pm to 6pm,
except Wednesdays & Thursdays. Flour milling
demonstrations on the first Sunday of the month.
FORGE-MUSÉE
—
—
> 3 rue de la Fontaine - 90 140 BREBOTTE
+33(0)3 84 23 42 37 - www.museebrebotte.com.
Open: 1 April-30 June from 2pm to 5pm, closed
Sundays & Mondays / 1 July-30 September
from 2pm to 5pm, closed Mondays & Tuesdays.
DID YOU KNOW?
—
MUSÉE DE L’ARTISANAT ET DES
TRADITIONS
(Re)discover traditional farm work and
equipment, learn about the trades of
the carpenter, wheelwright, clog maker,
mattress maker and weaver, and see how
steam powered machinery works. Enjoy a
delightful and surprising journey into the
past!
Musée agricole in Botans
The Petitjean family were no ordinary
blacksmiths. From the 17th Century onwards,
four generations lived and worked in this
great barn of a place in Etueffont, in the
foothills of the Vosges. In the family’s living
space where house and workshop were one
and the same, the legacy of their authentic
craft and expertise has been preserved.
> 2 rue Lamadeleine - 90 170 ETUEFFONT
+33(0)3 84 54 60 41
www.musees-des-techniques.org.
Open 1 April-30 September, Friday, Saturday and
Sunday from 2pm to 6pm. Closed on 1 May, Easter
& Whitsun weekends. Admission: from €1.50.
—
We like
GAEC du Marronnier
19 rue de l'Eglise 90110 FELON
Milk, bull calves, cereals
Also a Farm Gîte
+33 (0)3 84 55 90 95
Artisan Franche-Comté
smoked produce from "Le
Goût d’Ici" in Giromagny.
ENJOY THE MARKETS
—
With their riot of colours,
scents and flavours, the
markets of the Territoire
are ideal for discovering
local produce. A full list
is available from Belfort
Tourisme.
Musée de l’artisanat et des traditions in Brebotte
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PLANNING YOUR STAY
Here to help you
Breaks and excursions
SELECTING YOUR ACCOMMODATION
A selection of graded hotels, guest-houses, Gîtes de France, Clévacances or
meublés de tourisme approved accommodation is available to suit all budgets and
requirements.
—
YOUR TOURIST OFFICE
> Use our online booking service to reserve your accommodation (www.belfort-tourisme.com),
call us on +33 (0)3 84 55 90 84 or send an e-mail to: [email protected].
Belfort Tourisme, official Tourist Office for the city of Belfort
and Comité Départemental du Tourisme, is here to help you
before, during and after your stay.
Our Services:
- Welcome desk and information point: publications (accommodation,
restaurants, events, tourist sites, etc.)
- Shop, bookshop
- Free wifi
- Accommodation and package tour reservations for individuals and
groups
- Additional services: bicycle parking, toilets, water point and baby
changing facilities
—
> 2 bis rue Clemenceau - 90 000 BELFORT - +33 (0)3 84 55 90 90 - www.belfort-tourisme.com
May to September: Monday to Saturday (closed public holidays); July & August: daily ;
October to April: every afternoon, all day Wednesday and Saturday ; (closed Sundays and
public holidays).Sundays and public holidays).
Brochures available from Belfort Tourisme or for download from
www.belfort-tourisme.com.
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Jaienvie.de
Toutes les idées de sorties
sur Belfort et son Territoire
Time out Belfort
Belfort je nach Laune heraus
Real time suggestions for trips
out in Belfort and the Territoire at
jaienvie.de/belfort. Enter your
interests plus the date or time,
and let yourself be guided as we
suggest where to go out, what
to do with the kids, how to keep
fit, what the cultural events are,
where to find great gifts, etc. and
much more!
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PLANNING YOUR STAY
Prices
€
PLANNING YOUR STAY
Prices
from
66
€
per per
Breaks and excursions
from
49
per per
s.
s.
VISIT THE CITY OF THE LION.
BREAK ON THE BALLON D’ALSACE
Enjoy a weekend break in Belfort with our special
package (2 days/1 night in a 3-star hotel and free
admission to 7 of the city's flagship sites)
The listed national site of the Ballon d’Alsace (altitude
1,247 m) is a nature lover’s paradise.
—
> Summer Special with the “Tour du Ballon” break: 2 days/1 night
in a "2 corn sheaf" chambre d'hôtes or a 2-star hotel: from €77.50
per person.
Prices
> Winter Special with the “Plaisir de la Glisse” break: 2 days/1 night
in a 2-star hotel, from €49 per person depending on the package.
from
185
p
€
er pers
.
EXPLORE THE TERRITOIRE
ON A FAMILY MULTI-ACTIVITY
BREAK:
An action-packed 8 day/7 night
break. Thrills, spills and the
exhilarating feeling of not having
wasted a minute of your time are
guaranteed. (Includes self-catering
accommodation, activities on
the Ballon d’Alsace and at the
Malsaucy leisure base and a tour
of the town of Belfort for 2 adults
and 2 children).
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ENJOY OUR GROUP EXCURSIONS
PLANNING YOUR CONFERENCE OR SEMINAR
Set off to discover the impregnable Citadel or Belfort's old
town in the company of one of our qualified guides.
Looking for a fun way to explore?
Try one of our orienteering trails in the countryside or
town, or join a guided walk on the Ballon d’Alsace with a
gourmet stop at a traditional mountain inn.
Whether you are planning a national conference, exhibition,
meeting or something more informal such as an incentive
workshop, the Conference Planning Office offers a FREE and
PERSONALISED service.
—
> Prices from €7 per person for a guided tour during the week. 20 pax
minimum.
For an itemised quote and to arrange your visit, please call
+33 (0)3 84 55 90 97 or e-mail: [email protected].
—
> Full details of our services can be found in our Business Tourism
guide, available from Belfort Tourisme or as a download from
www.belfort-tourisme.com, "Congress".
Contact us on +33 (0)3 84 55 90 94 or at: [email protected].
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