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Discover the charm of Escles, Vosges, Lorraine

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Escles, nestled in the heart of the Vosges in Lorraine, offers visitors a wealth of discoveries and experiences. Nature lovers will revel in the scenic hiking trails, such as the route around Lac de Bouzey, ideal for a day of relaxation and wildlife observation. Heritage enthusiasts can explore the Saint-Martin Church of Escles, a splendid example of local architecture, and delve into history by u...See more

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CYCLE ROUTE “VOIE BLEUE” - BAINS LES BAINS TO CORRE
14 km

CYCLE ROUTE “VOIE BLEUE” - BAINS LES BAINS TO CORRE

With the spa town of the Vosges in your rear view, you continue your picturesque cycling adventure between the Vosges canal and the Coney valley. This stage of the Voie Bleue passes through the Vosges forest, populated by spruce, beech and maple trees. Once in the Haute-Saône, the green ribbon of the canal will allow you to discover the atypical manual swing bridge at Selles, which allows the waterway to be cleared for boats. The route is easy to follow along the towpath of the Canal des Vosges. Bains-les-Bains - La Voie Bleue link To reach La Voie Bleue from Bains-les-Bains by the D164 or by the D434 (Grurupt lock) Link to La Rochère Downstream from Selles, the "voie verte des tuileries" leads to Passavant-la-Rochère for a visit to the La Rochère glassworks and to discover the glassmakers who pick, mesh, blow and shape the glass. Link to EuroVelo 6 At Selles, a shared site link has been created between the cycle route and the EV6 in Belfort. This will allow you to discover the spa town of Luxeuil-les-Bains and the Plateau des 1000 étangs. Key places: - La Forge de Thunimont: former spinning mill Town of Fontenoy le Château: marina, cobbled streets, castle, Lombard tower. - Selles: manual swing bridge - Passavant-la-Rochère: La Rochère glassworks with its glassblowers - the oldest glassworks still in operation since 1475. - Jonvelle : Gallo-Roman site. - Corre: ancient floating centre located in the upstream basin of the Saône. Marina and small private port with restaurant.

3 h
28 km
Very easy
Halte fluviale de Hautmougey 88240 LA VOGE LES BAINS
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TOUR DU LAC DE BOUZEY ROUTE
14 km

TOUR DU LAC DE BOUZEY ROUTE

Thanks to the Club Vosgien for the creation of this hike and for the work done by its teams throughout the year to mark out and maintain these paths. A beautiful walk without difficulty that will take you around the lake. Marking: blue ring 7km Take the gravel path along the car park towards the forest. At the edge of the forest, turn right, then immediately left to follow the marked path (blue cross) which follows the pond dam, at the end of which the Conservatoire des Sites Lorrains has installed an information panel. Take the time to walk along the educational trail to discover the environment, fauna and flora of this pond. At the end of the dam, turn right onto the marked path (red disc and blue cross) to reach a gravel path which leads you straight to the shore of the Bouzey Lake. At the end of the forest, after passing an information panel, cross the tarmac road, follow on the right the marked path (blue disc and green solid disc) along the lake, pass on the dam and take on the left the tarmac road between the houses. Continue along this small road along the lake without worrying about the streets that go off to the right. Always following the signs (blue disc), you pass over a bridge that crosses the end of the lake. The tarmac road climbs towards the forest. Once you have reached the top of the hill, you leave it and turn right onto a marked dirt track (blue disc and solid blue disc) which runs through the forest for 1.3 km. The marked path (blue disc) leads you along the lake to the starting point. Following the road straight ahead, you will reach the car park at the start of the walk. Marking: blue ring

2 h
8.3 km
Very easy
4 Camping à la ferme 88390 SANCHEY
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Comprehensive Strasbourg rickshaw tour - 1 hr 20 mins
127 km

Comprehensive Strasbourg rickshaw tour - 1 hr 20 mins

Enjoy this guided rickshaw tour to discover all of Strasbourg! Your driver and tour guide will let you in on the city's secrets! Rickshaws are a unique way to get around and see all the key sites of Strasbourg in just 1 hour and 20 minutes! Your driver will do the pedalling while you enjoy the city's key sites. Once you are comfortably seated on your rickshaw, you will start your tour by discovering the Palais Rohan. This magnificent monument with a classical façade has been classified as a historic monument. In 2009, it opened its doors to the most powerful world leaders on a NATO summit. You will then be taken to the Place Broglie to marvel at Strasbourg's stunning opera house. You will be captivated by its neoclassical façade, which has been classified as a historic monument! Your visit will continue with the Place de la République, where you will admire the relics of German architecture. This stunning square is home to the German imperial district's most iconic monuments. You will then enter into the heart of the German neighbourhood to discover its Haussmann-style avenues, the European sites and the Orangerie district. You will also get a glimpse at the headquarters of the French-German cultural TV channel: Arte.   Your tour will end by a ride through the "Petite-France" neighbourhood, at the heart of the old town. Marvel at typical half-timbering houses built right above the water. You will enjoy an exceptional scenic view on the terrace of the Barrage de Vauban. Let this quaint neighbourhood - which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - captivate you! Pick this tour and visit all the key places of Strasbourg in an unusual and pleasant way!

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Gaspar Museum
175 km

Gaspar Museum

Museum Gaspar is housed in the residence of the middle-class family Gaspar from Arlon who had set up in this house (1893) that was built in 1842. It was renovated in 2004. The two most famous members of this family are animal sculptor Jean-Marie Gaspar (1861-1931) and Charles Gaspar (1971-1950) who was a photographer and a sponsor. He gave his house to the town of Arlon on the condition they make a museum of it, dedicated to his brother's work and that put into honour the history and the heritage of Arlon. At the first floor, theree are two restored salons identical to a middle-class salon from the early 20th century that show Jean-Marie Gaspar's sculptures. and the art and picture collection of Charles Gaspar. The rest of the first floor is dedicated to temporary exhibitions of the museum that alternates artv and history. A religion room shows collections about the abbey of Orval and to the people's devotion at the 18th century, and also relics from the ancient Saint-Martin church. But the Masterpiece is the famous altarpiece Retable de Fisenne - a 16th century masterpiece from the Antwerp school. Guided tours only on request by phone 063.600.654 or musee.gaspar@skynet.be (Original text by MT du Pays d?Arlon)This beautiful house was a bank at the origin. It was bought in 1893 by a middle-class family from Arlon, the family Gaspar. Jean Gaspar (1861-1931) was a sculptor. He was trained by the Antwerp sculptor Jef Lambeaux. His works are in bronze and in plaster and they are exhibited in the salons that have been restorated as they were in his house. His brother Charles (1871-1950) was a photographer, a collector and a sponsor. He gave this house to the town of Arlon. It hosts the library of the Archaeological Institute of the Belgian Province of Luxembourg and its secretary office since 1954. A wide part of the museum is also dedicated to temporary exhibitions about art and history of Arlon.

16 Rue des Martyrs 6700 Arlon
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LA FÉCULERIE MOULIN GENTREY
10 km

LA FÉCULERIE MOULIN GENTREY

Learn more about the amazing history of this former starch factory from the 19th century, a survivor of the Vosges heritage. Our association of enthusiasts will take you on a journey along the "Potato to Starch Trail", to discover a forgotten activity which was yet practised in more than 300 starch factories in the Vosges! For ten years now, the volunteers of the association "Les Kémottes" have been working to restore the potato processing process and to revive the history of the workers. This initiative was made possible thanks to the memories and funny anecdotes passed on by the "old-timers" of the starch factory. The visit begins along the canal that guided the water from the Vôge to the large mill wheel. This wheel produced the energy needed to operate the various machines in the starch factory. We then follow the path of the potato, from the cellar where it was stored, to the sacking of the starch obtained after the extraction process. Immerse yourself in the daily life of the workers: sorting, washing, grating, filtering, decanting, drying... until a fine, white, silky powder was obtained and sent to textile factories, paper mills, glucose factories... walk among the clever installations, from the production workshop to the floor where the starch was dried and sieved. A journey through time that will tell you a lot about the working conditions, the tools and the tasks of the workers in the starch factory. GUIDED TOUR: - Every Friday from June to the end of September at 2.30 pm, simple tour - Every Sunday from June to the end of September at 3pm, simple tour Other dates on reservation for groups: possibility of meal or snack Room hire, events, conferences, exhibitions...

1200 Le Moulin Gentrey Harsault 88240 LA VOGE LES BAINS
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ROULON FORT
14 km

ROULON FORT

The bastion of the fortress of Épinal, designed by General Séré de Rivières, guards the southern accesses to the defence system installed after the 1870 war at an altitude of 445 m. Built in masonry from 1879 to 1881, it is the only one to have two-storey barracks and its internal defence system with a double caponier is particularly well preserved. After the 1870 war and the annexation of the north-eastern part of its territory, France had to rethink its defence based on new fortifications that were on the Toul-Epinal-Belfort line. The entrenched camp of Epinal with its 15 "detached" forts was thus created between 1878 and 1886. Those of Girancourt and Roulon were the guardians facing south. Nearly 400 defenders could be garrisoned there. The change of strategy into an offensive one, instead of a "static" defence system, and the progress of artillery with the high explosive led France to the obligation of concreting the forts to maintain their possible usefulness in 1886. Although it was considered, the modernisation of the Roulon fort was never carried out. During the 1914-1918 war, it was even disarmed like many others and was only used as a training site and equipment depot until its alienation in 1969. It then became private property. Since it was never bombed – it was too far from the front during the First World War and was not armed during the German attack of 18 June 1940 from Bains towards Epinal, it has retained its original character and is particularly well maintained by the current owner who built his house there in 1991. The Roulon fort is a private property, so visiting it is subject to the owner's permission.

route du fort 88220 UZEMAIN
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THE BOUZEY LAKE
14 km

THE BOUZEY LAKE

Bouzey Lake - A natural setting only a stone's throw from the city of Epinal, the Bouzey Lake is a multi-faceted destination/site, ideal for relaxing and clearing your head. Its green surroundings offer a total change of scenery and it is the perfect place to practice various sports and leisure activities. An immersion in the heart of idyllic landscapes - for exercising, swimming or simply sunbathe on the beach! Historically, the Bouzey Lake is an artificial reservoir which supplies Vosges Canal yet it has undeniable ecological qualities because a remarkable ecosystem has developed there! Numerous animals have taken up residence in this bucolic setting: birds such as swans, mallards, coots and other species such as the muskrat or the garter snake. Nature enthusiasts will be delighted: there are many surprises and delicious discoveries along the way. Near the lake is the Etang de la Comtesse peat bog, a protected natural area where flora and fauna flourish. Breathe in peace and quiet in a protected natural setting, during a leisurely walk, a morning jog or a family outing. You can walk around the lake in 1.5 hours, using the 7 km of footpaths for pedestrians. Lovers of water sports, land sports and fishing will not be left out, since many activities are offered around the lake, depending on the season: pedal boats or sailboats for sailing on the water, safe cycling around the lake, supervised swimming during the summer period, jogging along the banks to stretch your legs... Handicapped fishing pontoons have also been specially fitted out for fishermen with reduced mobility. Several picnic tables are also set up around the lake, so that on warm summer evenings you can take a gourmet break while enjoying the magnificent sunsets. The Bouzey Lake is a place accessible to all, for a sporting interlude or to recharge your batteries at the water's edge. A bit of history: the reservoir was created in 1882, to supply the Vosges Canal, a working tool for Voies Navigables de France. In April 1895, the dam broke, with tragic consequences. A monument on the banks of the lake, on the side of the dam, recalls this sad event. Anecdote: the Bouzey Lake is the largest lake in the Vosges, ahead of the lake of Gérardmer! At its full level, the lake covers 140 hectares, against 116 for the lake of Gérardmer.

rue du Lac 88390 SANCHEY
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TOURBIERE ET L'ETANG DE LA COMTESSE
15 km

TOURBIERE ET L'ETANG DE LA COMTESSE

Bouzey Lake - A natural setting only a stone's throw from the city of Epinal, the Bouzey Lake is a multi-faceted destination/site, ideal for relaxing and clearing your head. Its green surroundings offer a total change of scenery and it is the perfect place to practice various sports and leisure activities. An immersion in the heart of idyllic landscapes - for exercising, swimming or simply sunbathe on the beach! Historically, the Bouzey Lake is an artificial reservoir which supplies Vosges Canal yet it has undeniable ecological qualities because a remarkable ecosystem has developed there! Numerous animals have taken up residence in this bucolic setting: birds such as swans, mallards, coots and other species such as the muskrat or the garter snake. Nature enthusiasts will be delighted: there are many surprises and delicious discoveries along the way. Near the lake is the Etang de la Comtesse peat bog, a protected natural area where flora and fauna flourish. Breathe in peace and quiet in a protected natural setting, during a leisurely walk, a morning jog or a family outing. You can walk around the lake in 1.5 hours, using the 7 km of footpaths for pedestrians. Lovers of water sports, land sports and fishing will not be left out, since many activities are offered around the lake, depending on the season: pedal boats or sailboats for sailing on the water, safe cycling around the lake, supervised swimming during the summer period, jogging along the banks to stretch your legs... Handicapped fishing pontoons have also been specially fitted out for fishermen with reduced mobility. Several picnic tables are also set up around the lake, so that on warm summer evenings you can take a gourmet break while enjoying the magnificent sunsets. The Bouzey Lake is a place accessible to all, for a sporting interlude or to recharge your batteries at the water's edge. A bit of history: the reservoir was created in 1882, to supply the Vosges Canal, a working tool for Voies Navigables de France. In April 1895, the dam broke, with tragic consequences. A monument on the banks of the lake, on the side of the dam, recalls this sad event. Anecdote: the Bouzey Lake is the largest lake in the Vosges, ahead of the lake of Gérardmer! At its full level, the lake covers 140 hectares, against 116 for the lake of Gérardmer.

88390 LES FORGES
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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾