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La Rochelle (Haute-Saône) walks
La Rochelle Castle
The village of La Rochelle takes its name from ‘Roche’, in the medieval sense of a hilltop on which a fortified castle stands.
This small village is clustered around the castle square; the water from its fountains adds to its charm and authenticity.
To Montigny-lès-Cherlieu Abbey
It’s well worth venturing deep into the woods to discover the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Cherlieu.
Route de découverte de Fayl-Billot
Fayl-Billot is a village of 1,300 inhabitants located in the Haute-Marne department. It is best known as the capital of basketry. There are many artisans practising this craft in the village. At the end of this walk, do not hesitate to take home a souvenir. This walk takes in the village’s main tourist and cultural attractions, such as the National School of Osier Cultivation and Basketry, Notre-Dame Church, as well as all the village’s wash houses and fountains.
Legends Trail in Argillières
Argillières is a small village steeped in legend... Its castle is said to have been home in the 18th century to the famous bandit Mandrin, a hero to the people but a thief whom the authorities were determined to bring down at any cost. Concealed by a high wall, this castle, built in the 17th and 18th centuries, is now mainly occupied during the summer months.
The Tacot Trail
In a rural landscape where industry has nevertheless left its mark, let's follow the route of the jalopy, which stopped in each village to load goods.
Forest trades in Confracourt
Discover the trades of our ancestors in the forest on this forest trail.
Views of Langres between Arbigny-sous-Varennes and the Liez Dam
From Arbigny-sous-Varennes, the waters of the Presle stream flow into the Mediterranean, whilst from Orbigny-au-Mont those of the Liez flow into the English Channel. Perched on its hilltop, Langres serves as our landmark.
South of Coiffy-le-Haut
A very lovely little walk, especially in autumn, through the woods and vineyards of Coiffy-le-Haut, with lovely views.
Walk along the banks of the Saône around Rupt-sur-Saône
Rupt-sur-Saône is a small picturesque village in the Saône valley, at the foot of three hills, close to a salt road and a Roman road
The nearby forest is home to the ghosts of the medieval loves of the Crusader Jean de Rupt, while the Saône offers the pleasures of fishing and boat trips.
Around Purgerot via Gesincourt and Aboncourt
A refreshing immersion in the greenery of the woods, which can be punctuated by a nature-and-gourmet break in Aboncourt-Gésincourt, where a farmhouse inn satisfies your appetite with delicious home-made produce.
A double circular loop in the shape of a figure of 8 starting from Purgerot
A varied walk through woods, meadows and farmland, passing through four villages rich in wayside shrines, superb wash houses, chapels and churches, some of which feature original architecture, such as the church in Chargey with its added Greco-Roman pediment, or the church in Gesincourt, which also serves as the town hall.
Special feature: the figure-of-eight route offers the flexibility to walk the entire circuit or just one of the two circular loops.
On the banks of the Saône
This is an easy but rather long walk, allowing you to discover the banks of the Saône and the Château de Ray-sur-Saône.
The stone bridges over the Salon
Between dirt tracks, cattle tracks and stone bridges spanning the Salon, you will enjoy a pleasant walk discovering remarkable architectural heritage (churches, fountains, calvaries, etc.).
La Pâturie, Le Prélot and the “Sentier des Pierres sèches” in Champlitte
A pleasant little walk through the vineyards and the heritage of Franche-Comté.
Côte des Fourches circular
A walk through meadows, past cows and horses, with beautiful countryside scenery and dirt tracks.
On the Grignoncourt ridges
An easy walk with superb panoramic views of the beautiful Saône valley.
Canal de l’Est between Corre and Demangevelle
Discover the village of Corre, its church, the harbour on the Saône and its many boats, the locks between Demangevelle and Corre by following the Charles le Téméraire cycle route, a viewpoint over the valley from the path linking Corre to Demangevelle via the suburb, and the village of Demangevelle, overlooked by two towers (private property).