Lavoncourt walks

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.

Discover the trades of our ancestors in the forest on this forest trail.

This is an easy but rather long walk, allowing you to discover the banks of the Saône and the Château de Ray-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.

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 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.

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.).

It’s well worth venturing deep into the woods to discover the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Cherlieu.

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 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.

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.

The municipality of Velleclaire is divided into two parts by the D474 road: an upper section on the Route de Vantoux and a lower section on the other side, featuring a small wooded area. It is this lower part that you will explore. This small village of 105 inhabitants is home to a charming 19th-century chapel. The settlement consists mainly of farmhouses, some of which have beautiful cellar entrances and very interesting architectural features.

The scenic route through the Saône Valley in Recologne-les-Rioz is a circular route that starts on Rue de l’Église and returns to its starting point. Discover Recologne’s religious heritage along the Way of St James pilgrimage route, as well as its cultural heritage via Château de Ray (10 centuries of history).

A hike to discover Gray, its surroundings and the Saône river via paths accessible on foot and by bike (except for a staircase at the end of the route, which can be easily bypassed). Also accessible by hybrid or mountain bike, except for the staircase at the end of the route, which can be easily bypassed via the adjacent streets.

The official name of the walk is: The Fairies of Les Roselières: magic and mystery in the heart of the forest!In Fondremand, in the small hamlet of Les Roselières, twelve fairies used to visit the locals. Every evening, they would dance, sing and tell fascinating stories, bringing joy, laughter and magic to every evening gathering.Join your children on the trail with Sylvaine and Ghislain in this mysterious world where fairies watch over humans, bestow wonderful gifts and guard their secrets. A spellbinding tale for young and old alike, where fantasy blends with the simple life of yesteryear, and where nature becomes the stage for extraordinary events.

Discover a medieval village with old houses, a castle, a mill and a spring. Listed site since 1977.