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Little FinlandThe 1000 Ponds plateau
In the heart of the Vosges du Sud, between the Ognon and Breuchin valleys, stretches this incredible region, shaped by glaciers that disappeared 12,000 years ago, carving out a thousand and one hollows in which ponds and peat bogs have nestled.
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Historical, artistic and spiritual siteLa Colline Notre-Dame du Haut
The Notre-Dame du Haut hill inspired Le Corbusier, Jean Proven and Renzo Piano in turn... All this contemporary architecture is set in an exceptional natural environment. The panorama unfolds over four horizons: to the north, with a unique view of the Vosges balloons; to the east, of the Trouée de Belfort; to the south, of the first Jura peaks; and to the west, of the Saône valley.
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Heritage and spa townLuxeuil-les-Bains and Fougerolles
Since ancient times, the hot springs that gush forth here have made the reputation of this human-sized spa, which treats rheumatic pain, functional or chronic venous insufficiency and gynaecological disorders, and at the same time enabled the establishment and development of a craft industry.
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For over 5 centuries!La Rochère glass and crystal works
To the west of the Southern Vosges, not far from the Canal des Vosges, along the V50 cycle route linking Luxembourg to Lyon, the La Rochère glassworks in Passavant, Haute-Saône, was founded in 1475 by Simon de Thysac, a gentleman glassmaker, with the encouragement of the Dukes of Lorraine. For more than five centuries, it has perpetuated the tradition and know-how of master glassmakers.
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A magnificent panoramaLa Planche des Belles Filles
At 1,148 meters, La Planche des Belles Filles is one of the highest peaks in Haute-Saône, just below Ballon de Servance (1,216 meters). It is located in the Ballon des Vosges Regional Nature Park
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A fisherman's paradise in Haute-SaôneThe Ognon and its character towns
The Haute-Saôneis characterized by an extensive network of waterways, particularly suitable for fishing. These include the Ognon, a magnificent 200 km-long river that rises at Château-Lambert on the southern slopes of the Vosges mountains (at an altitude of 904 m). The second half of its course forms the border with the neighbouring departments of Doubs and Jura, and the river ends its course in the Côte-d'Or, flowing into the Saône.
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You wanted to see Vesoul, and we saw VesoulVesoul
Whether you arrive in Vesoul by road or by bike, the first sight you'll see is the hill of Notre-Dame-de-la-Motte, 378 meters above sea level, which overlooks the City to protect it; in fact, it's at its summit that you'll find one of the city's finest viewpoints. The walk is a must for visitors, who will not regret their ascent.
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Stunning medieval military architectureChâteau d'Oricourt
Built around the middle of the 12th century on the edge of a plateau overlooking the Lure plain, Château d'Oricourt is one of the few examples ofmedieval military architecture in Franche-Comté , and the best preserved in the entire region.
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Fishermen love this green setting!The Saône rises at Vioménil (402 m above sea level) in the Faucilles mountains (Vosges département) and flows into the Rhône at Lyon. With a length of 480 km, it flows through the departments of Vosges, then Haute-Saône, Côte-d'Or, Saône-et-Loire and finally Rhône.
