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Territoire
deBelfort
Beautiful get away
in the territory of
the lion
TOURIST GUIDE
2014
TERRITOIRE DE BELFORT
Contents
STEP BACK IN TIME .................................................................... P. 4
The History of Belfort and its territory. . ........................................ p. 5
The impregnable citadel and the Cité du Lion. . .............................. p. 6
Castles and forts. . ........................................................................... p. 8
First World War Centenary. . ......................................................... p. 9
STAGE DOOR.. ............................................................................ P. 10
Art museums and contemporary works....................................... p. 11
On stage!. . ...................................................................................... p. 12
Theatres........................................................................................ p. 13
OUTDOOR FUN .......................................................................... P. 14
The Ballon d’Alsace through the year........................................... p. 15
Dive into the Malsaucy and a thousand other lakes.....................p. 18
Town and village heritage............................................................ p. 20
Walking and hiking.. .................................................................... p. 22
Explore on two wheels................................................................. p. 24
In the air, by the river, on horseback or on the green.................. p. 25
EXPERTISE . . ................................................................................ P. 26
Industrial technology and heritage.............................................. p. 27
Local produce, crafts and gastronomy.. ........................................ p. 28
GETTING HERE:
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PLAN YOUR STAY ...................................................................... P. 30
By car: A36 motorway Stuttgart/Lyon direction
By train: Belfort-Montbéliard TGV station or Belfort SNCF station ( 45 min from Basel, 1h 15 min from Strasbourg, 1h
45min from Zurich or Bern, 2h 10min from Lyon, 2h 20 min from Paris, 3h 30 min from Stuttgart, 4h from Marseille)
By air: Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg international airport (Euroairport) 45 minutes away.
By bicycle: Eurovéloroute 6 or Francovélosuisse (junction at Bourogne), " Suisse Mobile" network (route 64)
On foot: E2 and E5 European long distance paths, GR5, GR 7 and GR 59 national long distance paths, on the Way of St
James pilgrimage route to Compostella.
By boat: Rhone-Rhine canal, mooring point at Montreux-Château
And to get around: bus, bicycle and car sharing through the Optymo network; taxi, VTC (hybrid bike) and car hire.
2 bis rue Clemenceau - 90 000 BELFORT
Tél : +33 3 84 55 90 90 - accueil@belfort-tourisme.com
www.belfort-tourisme.com
Annual events diary.. ................................................................... p. 30
Going out: leisure and evening entertainment............................ p. 32
Here to help you. . ......................................................................... p. 34
The tourist guide of the Territoire de Belfort is a release of Belfort Tourisme
Publication director: Guy Miclo, president - Chief editor: Véronique David, director
Editorial: Agence Thuria (le Mag 1 à 4), Belfort Tourisme : Sébastien Cornu, Carole Millot, Auriane Steiner, Aurélie Nétillard, Audrey
Delattre, Laurent Ligier, Ariane Schmidt.
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Amicale du fort des Basses Perches, Association du fort de Sénarmont de Bessoncourt, Philippe Blanco, Fotolia, Samuel Carnovali,
Jérôme Tournier, Alstom, Musée de Botans, Mairie de Delle, Bruno Geyer, Vincent Courtois, HMV, compagnie Leda, théâtre de la
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Terri toire de Belf ort / / / Tou ris t Gu ide 201 4
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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 town of Belfort has seen different
populations, conflict and conquest in its
time and stands out today as a symbol
of heroic resistance. At every turn, the
Territoire shows a different face. 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. And with Switzerland and
Germany and its Black Forest only
a stone's throw away, this is also a
gateway into Europe. The Territoire de
Belfort, an extraordinary melting pot at
the crossroads of Germanic and Latin
civilisation, is a rich source of culture.
1813-1814
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1815
—
1870-1871
—
the first siege of
Belfort after Vauban’s
fortifications were
built saw Commandant
Legrand face the joint
forces of the Austrians,
Bavarians, Cossacks and
Hungarians).
General Lecourbe and
8000 men held out
victoriously during a
three-month siege led by
40,000 Austrian soldiers.
After this event, General
Haxo built an entrenched
camp to extend the town's
defensive perimeter.
this siege led by the
Prussian army plunged
Belfort into 103 days
of shellfire. DenfertRochereau, governor of
the town, only left Belfort
on the orders of the
French government.
DID YOU KNOW?
—
It was not until 1960
that the département
was affiliated to an
administrative region Franche-Comté.
Monument ‘Les Trois Sièges’
Colonel Denfert-Rochereau
Nord front
FRENCH PRESIDENT ADOLPHE THIERS defended Belfort’s
cause relentlessly when the Haut-Rhin fell to Prussia. As
a result, Chancellor Bismarck allowed the town and 106
neighbouring districts to remain under French control. The
newborn "Territoire de Belfort" officially became France's
90th département in 1922, when its administrator was
appointed Prefect.
Porte de Brisach
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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 town and its
protectors:
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STEP BACK IN TIME
The Impregnable Citadel
and the Cité du Lion
Recommended:
LIVING HISTORY AT THE CITADEL
Historical re-enactments: July
12th, 13th 14th (18th Century and
Revolutionary Period), July 26th and
27th (Third Republic and First World
War), August 23rd and 24th (Second
World War).
La Ronde de Nuit III: enjoy a unique
experience on a night-time tour of
part of the fortifications. August 9th
12th, 14th, and 16th.
—
> Information: Musées de Belfort on
+33 3 84 54 25 51.
A guide to summer events at the Citadel and
museums is available from May.
Museum of History
TO FIND OUT ABOUT EVERYDAY LIFE
alive by signage, an audio guide and video
projections. The experience combines
modern technology and history in a
theatrical display of panoramic shots and
light and sound. There is also a trail and quiz
for younger visitors (8-12 years) featuring
Max the Falcon as guide.
A SYMBOL OF THE TOWN'S heroic
resistance during the attack of 1870-1871,
the Lion of Belfort was created by Frédéric
Auguste Bartholdi, the famous sculptor
behind the Statue of Liberty. Built against
the cliffs of the Citadel in blocks of pink
sandstone, today the lion is an integral
part of the town's identity. Standing 11
m high and 22 m long, its proportions
are gigantic. When night falls, the Lion
is illuminated to protect and light up the
town and creating a magical scene in the
Belfort sky.
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—
THE "GRAND SOUTERRAIN" is brought
Main courtyard of the Citadel
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—
Lion of Belfort
> Open daily in July and August, closed Tuesdays
April-June and September–ticket included in the
pass’multisites.
> Open daily. Admission: € 1 (out of season) or
pass’multisites.
>Open daily July-August, closed Tuesdays the rest
of the year–ticket included in the pass’multisites.
EXPLORE BELFORT on the tourist train
Climb on board for an audio-guided tour of
the town of Belfort and an awe-inspiring
journey up to the Citadel
—
> Every day from April to the end of September:
departs hourly from 9:30 to 12:30 and 14:00 to
17:00. Adults: €3, Concessions €2, Children under
6: free. Departure point: parking de l’Arsenal,
tickets available from the driver.
URBAN SAFARI
"TRACKING DOWN
THE LIONS"!
—
Bartholdi’s Lion has lots of
cubs. Can you hunt down
the 150 lion figures hidden
around the town?
Antique dealers in Belfort’s old town also
open their shops on market days.
in the region from prehistoric times to
the period of invasions, visit the History
Museum. 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 dedicated in permanent recognition
of Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi by the town
of Belfort. This area displays a collection of
sculptures, drawings, engravings and old
photographs.
THE CITADEL was built in successive
Underground passage
WHEN THE SHOPPING BUG BITES!
On the first Sunday of the month from
March to December, the largest flea market
in Eastern France displays its wares to
antique hunters and second-hand fanatics
in the streets of the old town. Les Puces
de Belfort has been running since 1966
and attracts almost 200 stallholders, to the
delight of collectors and the curious who
come to hunt out hidden treasures.
With its colourful facades, Vauban’s
fortifications and its lively streets, Belfort's
old town holds many historical treasures.
Overlooked by the Citadel and Bartholdi’s
famous Lion, the old town is perfect for a
stroll with family or friends.
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 hold out their resistance.
The Citadel is rich in history and cannot
fail to impress. Come quickly and see for
yourself.
Vauban Quay
Suggestion:
7 SITES FOR €7
Flea market at Place d’Armes
TOWN WALKING
Belfort has always basked in diversity.
The variety of architectural styles you
will see here is proof of this. Behind the
deep fortifications of pink sandstone, a
15th Century fountain (place de la Grande
Fontaine) rubs shoulders with French art
from the second half of the 18th Century
(Salle Kléber in the basement of the Hôtel
de Ville) and Haussmann-era residences.
Belle Epoque facades and the Fréry covered
market (1905) reply in unison to Bartholdi’s
Monument to the Three Sieges. And a little
further away, a theatre redesigned by Jean
Nouvel stands proud on the banks of the
River Savoureuse.
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with a Pass’ Multisites
Here is an excellent value
way to discover Belfort and
its unmissable sites. The
pass includes admission to:
the Citadel and the Grand
Souterrain, the Lion, the
History Museum and the
Espace Bartholdi, the Musée
des Beaux-arts, the Musée
d’Art Moderne and Bastion
Tower 46.
—
> Pass available from Belfort
Tourisme and at all 7 sites.
€7 from April-Sept; €5 from
October-March (Grand
Souterrain closed)
> Explore Belfort with the "Belfort Tourist Trails"
guide available free of charge from Belfort
Tourisme.
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STEP BACK IN TIME
STEP BACK IN TIME
First World War
Centenary
Castles and Forts
The Territoire de Belfort is scattered with castles,
ramparts and hilltop forts. Facing long periods of
war and frequent sieges, Belfort and the whole of its
territory was quick to protect itself behind a ring of
fortifications. The first defensive structures were built
in the 17th Century and from then onwards,
an impenetrable "iron belt" was successively developed
by Vauban, General Haxo and Séré de Rivières.
When the Treaty of Frankfurt was signed in 1871,
Belfort's position on France's border with Germany
became both strategic and symbolic of the conflict
between the two countries. On August 2, 1914,
a number of incidents on the border heralded
the outbreak of war, attacks on the Territory,
the evacuation of civilians and the first battles on
the border with Alsace.
Dorsner fort
Le drapeau passe, Jules Adler, 1914
Belfort's ring of
fortifications includes
14 forts and 30 other
structures. Here are
some of them:
To commemorate the Great
War, here are a few "must
see" recommendations:
tip of the Haute-Moselle defensive
curtain and links the entrenched camps
of Belfort and Épinal. It was built to
watch over the strategic Giromagny
crossroads on the road leading from the
Ballon d’Alsace to Belfort.
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> Access via the Chemin du Fort in
GIROMAGNY - +33 6 22 48 82 46
www.la-caponniere.org - Open Sundays
and public holidays from 6th July to 21st
September, 14:00- 18:00 -Admission: €3,
under 12s- free.
FORT DES BASSES PERCHES, designed
to protect Belfort Citadel, this fort
is typical of a "cavalier" structure
(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.
—
> Access from rue des Perches in BELFORT
+33 3 84 28 24 21
www.fortbassesperches.com
Open on Thursday afternoon in July and
August. Admission: €2.50, under 12s- free.
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FIRST WORLD WAR THEMED BANQUETS sur on
28th June and July 10th 2014 at the Citadel
—
> For more information: Musées de Belfort +33 3 84 54 25 51
Fernand Léger, Le sapeur, detail
New in France FORT DORSNER stands at the southern
Recommended:
Basses Perches fort
FORT ORDENER was built primarily
to protect the Fort de Bessoncourt and
watch over roads from Switzerland
and the Mulhouse railway.
—
> Access: Fort Ordener in VEZELOIS
+33 3 84 56 02 13 - www.fortdevezelois.com
Open on Wednesdays in July and August
at 14:00. Admission: €4, under 16s: €2.50,
under 6s: free.
FORT
SÉNARMONT is a large
pentagonal
shaped,
limestone
brickwork fort. It is one of the rare
forts to have been maintained
constantly and to have kept up with
technical progress. In 1888, a concrete
shelter was added to cover a third of
the central barracks.
—
> Access rue du fort Sénarmont in
BESSONCOURT - +33 6 25 41 55 51
Openings planned for European Heritage
Days 2014 (by reservation).
Sénarmont Fort
OUVRAGE DE LA CÔTE D’ESSERT
is the only underground fortification
in France. The fort served as a lookout
post over the road from Vesoul to
Belfort via Ronchamp.
—
> Access rue du Fort à BAVILLIERS
+33 3 84 21 74 85 - www.la-caponniere.org
Openings planned for European Heritage
Days 2014 (by reservation).
THE LITTLE MEDIAEVAL CASTLE OF
ROUGEMONT-LE-CHÂTEAU, which
was built towards the end of the 12th
Century and renovated with passion,
was occupied for 200 years. Climb to
the top of the 736 m summit the ruin
stands on and take in the breathtaking
panorama.
This exhibition considers everyday
life for the Poilus (French WW1
soldiers) through 200 improbable
objects invented to improve living
conditions or for survival. Take a look
beyond the usual heroic images, and
find out about the day to day reality
for a soldier on the Western Front.
This exhibition takes a poetic and
meticulous look at how soldiers coped
by comparing makeshift objects from
Germany, France and Britain made
with whatever materials were at
hand.
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> From 28th June to 17th November 2014, at
Tour 46, rue de l’ancien théâtre, BELFORT.
Tel: +33 3 84 54 25 46.
—
> From August 2nd -November 17th 2014, at the Musée d’Art Moderne, 8 rue de Mulhouse in
BELFORT. Tel: +33 3 84 22 16 73
"THE WAR IS NOT CHILD’S PLAY" Popular images from Belfort's museums are displayed with 100 or so engravings of
Belfort from the time of the Great War held by Epinal’s Musée de l’Image Imprimée
(printmaking museum). They are set in context with Parisian propaganda from
the time and children's toys.
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> From June 28th-November 17th 2014 at the Musée d’Histoire (Citadelle de Belfort).
Tel: +33 3 84 54 25 51
Jean-Louis Forain (1852-1931) et Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen (1859-1923)
74 lithographic prints by the famous illustrator and caricaturist Jean-Louis Forain
are juxtaposed against 20 pieces portraying Steinlen’s opposing point of view.
> Access from the centre of the village of
Rougemont - Montagne des Boulles walkers’
leaflet n°21 (le Baerenkopf).
"MORE MODERN THAN THE WAR, FERNAND LÉGER (1881 - 1955)"
A presentation of two of Maurice Jardot’s favourite works: Blaise Cendrars’ film
script for La fin du monde filmée par l’ange Notre-Dame [The End of the World
Filmed by the Angel of Notre Dame] transforms three years of carnage into an
amusing but absurd dream. Fernand Léger’s work Carnets de guerre [Notes from
the War] describes life at the front from machine-gun attack to the boredom of
waiting around. Two contrasting but complementary views of the Great War.
THE STROKE OF A PENCIL!
—
"LA CAPONNIÈRE" campaigns to protect, restore and develop Belfort's
fortified military heritage. For more information go to
www.la-caponniere.org.
Exhibitions
" SYSTEM D: MAKING DO IN A
TIME OF WAR" —
> From August 2nd- November 11th 2014 at the Musée des Beaux Arts rue Georges Pompidou in
BELFORT. Tel. +33 3 84 22 16 73
Lithography of Jean-Louis Forain
To See: THE MILITARY CEMETERY IN MORVILLARS holds the graves of 156 soldiers
who fell during the First World War (155 French and one Englishman).
> Commune de Morvillars: www.morvillars.fr - +33 3 84 27 80 36
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STAGE DOOR
Art museums and
contemporary works
Eurockéennes de Belfort
Stage
Door
As you walk around one of the most colourful
towns in France, make sure you look upwards!
The building facades in Belfort's old town are
painted in a harmonious palette of colours
with vibrant blue, Sologne pink, Celtic grey,
Chartreuse green, rosewood and Albi ochre.
Wherever you go, the arts bring life to the
city. With its museums, galleries, statues,
murals, mosaics, fountains and floral parks
and gardens, Belfort is an artwork in itself.
For a list of art galleries
and workshops visit
UNMISSABLE!
MUSÉE D’ART MODERNE - DONATION MAURICE JARDOT
This modern art museum in a former 19th Century townhouse (once the family
residence of the "accursed" poet Léon Deubel) boasts more than one hundred
works from artists including Picasso, Léger, Braque, Le Corbusier, Manolo and
many others. Maurice Jardot, a colleague of the German art dealer DanielHenry Kahnweiler (Galerie Kahnweiler/Leiris), collected these works over the
course of his life and left them to the town he loved. Whether you are a Modern
Art buff or a novice, this incredible collection is a must.
—
> Musée d’Art Moderne - 8 rue de Mulhouse 90 000 BELFORT - +33 3 84 22 16 73
Open daily in July and August, closed Tuesdays the rest of year. Ticket included in the
pass’multisites (see p. 6) - Audio-guide available.
TOUR 46, this bastion tower, a listed
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.
historic monument since 1971, was a
key structure in the town's defensive
system. Today it houses temporary
exhibitions from the museums of
Belfort.
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MUSÉE
DES
BEAUX-ARTS. The
Fine Art museum is housed in
Vauban’s bastion tower 41 and holds
a rich collection of sculptures (Rodin),
paintings (Courbet), low-reliefs and
engravings (Dürer) displayed around
the tower’s five sections in five themed
spaces: allegory, religious inspiration,
landscapes, portraits, and Camille
Lefèvre, the sculptor who donated
many works to the town.
> Musée des Beaux-Arts – rue Georges
Pompidou 90 000 BELFORT
+33 3 84 22 16 73
Open daily in July and August, closed
Tuesdays the rest of the year. Ticket
included in the pass’multisites (see p 6).
This chapel dedicated to the Virgin
Mary, 20 km outside Belfort, has
been a place of pilgrimage since
the Middle Ages. It was destroyed
during the Second World War but
in 1955, the sanctuary was rebuilt by
Le Corbusier in the form of a great
white ship. A new convent, home
to a community of Poor Clares nuns
and designed by the architect Renzo
Piano, was built next to the chapel in
2011.
—
> Open daily – Information: +33 3 84 20 65 13
www.collinenotredameduhaut.com..
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The theatre, rethought by Jean Nouvel
COLLINE NOTRE DAME DU HAUT CHAPELLE DE RONCHAMP
> Tour 46 - rue de l'ancien Théâtre
90 000 BELFORT - +33 3 84 54 25 46
Open daily in July and August, closed
Tuesdays the rest of the year. Ticket
included in the pass’multisites (see p. 6).
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 Gantner - 1 rue de la Varonne
90 140 BOUROGNE - +33 3 84 23 59 72
open Tuesday to Saturday. Programme
available from Belfort Tourisme.
FONDATION BEYELER
Not far from Basel (Switzerland), in
a building designed by Renzo Piano,
the Fondation Beyeler 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 à RIEHEN
+41 61 645 97 00 - www.fondationbeyeler.ch
Open daily except for Sundays and public
holidays- admission accepted with a pass
musées from Belfort Tourisme.
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STAGE DOOR
STAGE DOOR
On Stage!
Theatres
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
Restored by Jean Nouvel in 1983, Théâtre Le Granit has more than 45
theatre, musical, dance, comedy and circus performances every season.
—
> 1 faubourg de Montbéliard - 90 000 BELFORT - +33 3 84 58 67 67 - www.legranit.org.
CENTRE CHORÉGRAPHIQUE NATIONAL DE FRANCHE-COMTÉ
The CCN national choreography centre is a creative space and also has an
in-residence scheme for French and overseas companies. Its programme
includes shows, dance workshops, public rehearsals, and introductory
workshops.
—
LES EUROCKÉENNES DE BELFORT,
AN UNMISSABLE GIG!
Every year, the first weekend
in July
Les Eurockéennes de Belfort is one of
France's best-known outdoor festivals
and has been a haven of rock music
for the last 26 years. Thousands
of people make the journey every
year to see artistes from all over the
world perform on the peninsula
of Malsaucy. Music, partying and
rock'n'roll are the headline acts on
this out of the ordinary weekend!
—
> July 4th-6th 2014
www.eurockéennes.fr
Tickets on sale at Belfort Tourisme
FIMU, INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
OF UNIVERSITY MUSIC
Three days over the weekend
of Pentecost
The town of Belfort and its students
have been running the International
Festival of University Music for
the past 20 years. Over three days,
almost 2500 amateur musicians and
singers from 27 different countries
come to perform. All genres of music
are represented: classical music, new
music, jazz, contemporary music,
fanfares, choral recitals and opera.
This musical kaleidoscope of 230 free
concerts performed on 15 stages takes
place in the superb setting of Belfort's
old town.
ENTREVUES, INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
Every year, end of
beginning of December
November/
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
legendary films. For more than 20
years, Entrevues has stood out as
the meeting place for innovative
filmmakers, past and present.
—
> 3 avenue de l’espérance - 90 000 BELFORT - +33 3 84 58 44 88 - www.ccnfc-belfort.org.
> 22nd-30th November 2014
www.festival-entrevues.com
tickets available from the Cinéma des Quais.
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.
—
> 30 rue Jean de la Fontaine - 90 000 BELFORT - +33 3 84 28 99 65
www.marionnette-belfort.com.
L’ESPACE LOUIS JOUVET
The performances at this municipal cultural space are put on by the Théâtre
du Pilier and the Compagnie Cafarnäum.
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> Place du Forum - 90 000 BELFORT
Théâtre du Pilier Programme (+33 3 84 28 39 42 - www.theatredupilier.com)
Cafarnaüm Programme (+33 3 84 22 04 38 - www.cafarnaum.com).
—
> From 7th - 9th June 2014
www.fimu.com - Free concerts, programme
THÉÂTRE MICHEL DÈQUE
This theatre hosts very eclectic performances from the amateur company
Tréteaux 90.
To find out about the Territoire’s main events see the Annual Events Diary (p. 31)
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> 2 rue James Long - 90 000 BELFORT - +33 3 84 22 66 76 - www.treteaux90.asso.fr.
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OUTDOOR FUN
The Ballon d’Alsace
through the year
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.
Outdoor fun
DID YOU KNOW?
In the untamed north of the Territoire, the chalets, pine forests, lakes and
waterfalls of the southern Vosges make the perfect get-away, offering a
complete change of scene.
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 rivers, limpid waters and the best viewing
points in the region. From the Croix plateau, 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.
The village of Rougegoutte and Belfort town have both been awarded
"Four Flowers" in the Villes et Villages Fleuris scheme. This strong
horticultural heritage, where every last detail is important, won the
Territoire a prestigious département fleuri national award from 1998 to
2008 and the quest is currently on to win this label again.
Everywhere you go villages in the Territoire show off their 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!
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—
The Ballon d’Alsace
stands in 4 départements:
Vosges, Haute-Saône,
Haut-Rhin and of course
the Territoire de Belfort,
and in 3 administrative
regions: Lorraine, Alsace
and Franche-Comté.
THE BALLON D’ALSACE, AN
IMPORTANT NATURAL SITE
—
Situated in the Parc Naturel Régional des
Ballons des Vosges, the Ballon d’Alsace is
a 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 2 000 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, and another,
of Joan of Arc from 1909, symbolises
France’s 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. There is also a
monument from 1952, built to honour the
600 bomb 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 a repas marcaire.
This generally includes soup or a meat
pâté 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) a
local cheese and a blueberry tart. What
more could you want?
Joan of Arc statue
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OUTDOOR FUN
OUTDOOR FUN
The Ballon for tourists
The Ballon in the snow
DID YOU KNOW?
DID YOU KNOW ?
—
The Ballon d’Alsace was the
first mountain stage taken by
the Tour de France in 1905.
Over the years, many stages
of the Tour have finished on
its summit.
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 and 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
—
NOT TO BE MISSED:
>T
ranshumance
18th May
> Bicycle ascent of the Ballon
15th August
> Fête artisanale du Ballon
17th August
> Hike to the top of the Ballon
12th October
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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! 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!
Practical Information
Summer
For practical information about
summer activities, mountain
guides, accommodation and
restaurants visit
www.ballondalsace.fr
—
BALLON D'ALSACE TOURIST
INFORMATION POINT: At the Col du Ballon d'Alsace
Open daily July/August and
weekends in May, June and
September
+33 3 29 25 20 38
www.ballondalsace.fr —
SYNDICAT MIXTE
INTERDÉPARTEMENTAL DU BALLON
D’ALSACE (SMIBA)
2 bis rue Clemenceau
90000 BELFORT
+33 3 84 28 12 01
—
WALKS AND HIKES:
Free information sheets, IGN
maps and Topoguides available
from Belfort Tourisme
—
IN THE AIR
—
Thrill seekers may prefer to take to the air with an introductory
paragliding flight (see p. 25) or a treetop adventure at Acropark!
(See p.33)
NAVETTE DES CRÊTES SHUTTLE
SERVICE
Take advantage of the shuttle bus
to explore almost 80 km of peaks
across the Vosges
More information at
www.navettedescretes.com
—
From the 1247m summit
of the Ballon d’Alsace, you
might be lucky enough to
see the Alps on a clear day.
FULL SPEED AHEAD:
SKIING AND NEW SNOW SPORTS
—
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 updated, 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, and for the Winter 2014/2015 season there
will be a new, artificial snow facility! The Ballon also
provides excellent skiing for cross-country fans. There
are six runs suitable for all abilities and 40 km of groomed
tracks for diagonal strides and skating. 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 also ideal for a
dog sled ride. Hold on tight and lose yourself in the wind,
snow and hypnotic panting of a pack of magnificent
wolf-dogs.
FOR CONTEMPLATIVE TYPES…
—
Take in the views, race down the slopes with the children
on a toboggan, 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 youngest or build an igloo. Here, the only
limit to the enjoyment is your imagination! The Ballon
has 3 well signed and ungroomed snowshoe trails (3 and
9 km) for you to explore at your own pace, as the fancy
takes you.
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: +33 3 29 25 20 38
—
EQUIPMENT HIRE:
At the foot of the runs in la
Gentiane - +33 3 84 29 36 76
At the foot of the runs in
Langenberg - +33 3 89 48 96 37
At the bar des Démineurs (Ballon
summit) - +33 3 29 25 12 26
At the poterie (Ballon summit) +33 3 84 29 38 16
SYNDICAT MIXTE
INTERDÉPARTEMENTAL DU
BALLON D’ALSACE (SMIBA)
2 bis rue Clemenceau
90000 BELFORT
+33 3 84 28 12 01
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—
SNOWSHOE HIKES:
Independent hikes on waymarked tracks or accompanied
hikes with a qualified guide
DOWNHILL SKI-ING
10 runs, 9 ski-tows and 1 rope tow
(green, blue, red and black runs)
Reception: bâtiment de la Gentiane
—
SNOWPARK
11 modules in 2 lines, 2 tabletop
jumps - Reception: bâtiment de la
Gentiane
—
—
CROSS COUNTRY SKI-ING
6 runs over 40 km - Reception:
Ballon d’Alsace summit
SLED DOGS
Guillaume Reffay
+33 6 08 17 56 85 www.
scoobeedoo.net
—
—
ESF BALLON D’ALSACE :
Kid’s club, introduction to freeride and biathlon for teenagers,
individual and group lessons for
all abilities .
Downhill Ski-ing Reception: meet
at the bâtiment de la Gentiane
Cross Country Ski-ing Reception:
meet at the summit at the start of
the run
+33 3 84 29 06 65
www.esf-ballon-dalsace.com
BUS DES NEIGES- SHUTTLE SERVICE Take the Bus des Neiges and
forget the hassle of finding a
parking space and icy roads. The
shuttle operates between Belfort
and the ski slopes from December
to March and can also carry your
equipment.
Tickets from Belfort Tourisme.
For timetable and fare
information: www.optymo.fr
and www.ballondalsace.fr
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OUTDOOR FUN
OUTDOOR FUN
Dive into
the Malsaucy
One thousand
other lakes…
Etang des Forges
DID YOU KNOW?
—
To date, more than
150 species of bird has
been recorded at this
exceptional natural site.
SWIMMING, WATER SPORTS AND LEISURE
The protected natural surroundings of the Presqu’île du Malsaucy 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, petanque,
pedalos, dinghies, canoes, 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!
—
> Base nautique du Malsaucy - Open from 19th April to 28th September 2014 - +33 3 84 90 90 10
www.cg90.fr/lieux/la-base-nautique-du-malsaucy
DID YOU KNOW?
—
The Malsaucy, the largest
lake in the Territoire de
Belfort (64 ha), and its
peninsula or presqu’île,
are the venue for the
Eurockéennes annual
international rock festival.
FISHING PARTIES
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.
—
> Daily fishing permits available at the maison des pêcheurs, in the car park at the entrance to the
Malsaucy site.
THE ENVIRONMENT HAS ITS OWN VISITOR CENTRE…
The Maison Départementale de l’Environnement environmental centre stands on the
banks of the Malsaucy. As a recognised Espace Naturel Sensible and bird sanctuary, the site
is an important 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. Not to be missed in 2014 is the "manger local” or "eat local" programme
of events to celebrate our local specialities. The programme includes exhibitions, tastings,
gourmet conferences, cookery workshops and even scientific experiments.
—
> Maison Départementale de l’Environnement - Site du Malsaucy 90300 SERMAMAGNY - +33 3 84 29 18 12
www.cg90.fr/la-maison-departementale-de-lenvironnement - Program available from Belfort Tourisme.
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On the path of the Veronne
Etang of Amont
JUST A FEW MINUTES’ WALK FROM THE CENTRE OF BELFORT, 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 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 updated 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 boats, cycling
and hiking, and fly, line and "no kill" fishing. Pleasure is guaranteed!
—
> Base nautique de l’Etang des Forges (Canoe-kayak, windsurfing, sailing)
Rue Auguste Bussière à BELFORT - +33 3 84 21 44 01.
Recommended:
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 3 84 49 32 97
www.les1000etangs.com
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, gardens, a demonstration organic
vegetable plot and varied surroundings with lakesides 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 is the municipal swimming
pool and ice rink. (See p 32).
—
> Access: quartier des Résidences in Belfort, parc des loisirs de Bavilliers.
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OUTDOOR FUN
ECHAPPÉES BELLES
Town and
Village Heritage
Town and Village Heritage
Floodgate, Montreux-Château
In the Southern Vosges
GIROMAGNY : Mining heritage has an
important place in the history and culture
of the Southern Vosges. In the 16th Century,
a mining specific court was created in
Giromagny in the building known today
as the Maison de la Justice or the Maison
Mazarin. The miners’ trail follows in the
footprints of this former industry. The
fountains and wash houses on the circuit
help illustrate how different districts in the
town developed.
Giromany, Miners place
ideal stopping place for pleasure boats.
Since 2005, the site has had an attractive
flower bedecked stopover facility and a
restaurant on the water.
—
church of Saints-Pierre et Paul, originally
a 12th Century priory occupied by monks
from Cluny is well worth a visit.
> Walkers’ leaflet n° 9 (in le Salbert).
—
LEPUIX : Built-in 1878, the haut-fer
FOUSSEMAGNE : The only village in
sawmill is powered by a water wheel fed
from a wooden overhead channel.
—
> Lieu-dit Chauveroche - 90200 LEPUIX
03 84 29 00 55 -open visiting throughout the year
and on European Heritage Days.
France where there is a synagogue but
no church. This historical monument,
currently under renovation, will become
a museum dedicated to Foussemagne’s
and the Territoire de Belfort’s Jewish
community.
—
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 3 84 27 61 40.
> www.synagogue-foussemagne.fr.
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
Citée Comtoise de Caractère.
—
On the Plain of Belfort
Cariatide, Delle
GROTTE DE CRAVANCHE 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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City hall, Delle
necropolis and 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 MontBlanc.
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 long-distance hiking
routes, including the Way of St James.
> Walk around Giromagny, see page 23.
Cave of Cravanche
> Tourist map and guide to the history of Bermont
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
FROIDEFONTAINE : The Romanesque
—
> Walkers’ leaflet n° 13 (on the trail of Cluny’s
monks)
In the Belfortan Sundgau
LA PETITE SOLOGNE : Nestling into the
foothills of the Jura, the south of the
Territoire de Belfort has an abundance of
ponds and rivers and some of the most
scenic viewing points in the region. 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 enabled the population to
feed themselves or to earn an income from
sales at markets.
DELLE : A treasure can be found on
the corner of every street in the former
ecclesiastical estate of Delle. The town
was fortified in the 13th Century and
since then, its castle, ramparts, towers
and turrets have been its greatest asset.
Delle's narrow stone streets are perfect for
meandering and losing yourself in. The
18th Century corn exchange, the remains
of the ramparts and the organ with
horizontal pipes in the church of SaintLéger add even more unique charm to the
Territoire de Belfort's second town.
—
> Office de Tourisme de Delle - Halle des cinq
fontaines - 90100 DELLE - +33 3 84 36 03 06.
The foothills of the Jura BEAUCOURT :
Birthplace of the Japy
saga, the colourful industrial and cultural
heritage in this area contrasts with its
picturesque little towns.
—
> More information about the Japy family on p. 26
and 27.
SAINT-DIZIER-L’EVÊQUE : The crypt in
the church here houses the sarcophagus of
Saint-Dizier (7th Century ) and the sacristy
holds the tombstone known as the "stone
of fools", reputed to cure mental illnesses.
In the Swiss Jura
PORRENTRUY : In the ancient city of the
Watering can, Rougement-le-Château
DID YOU KNOW ?
—
A legend remains from
the time of Saint-Dizier.
In the woods near Villarsle-Sec 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.
Prince Bishops of Basel, make sure you
visit the 13th Century castle and the 18th
Century Hotel-Dieu with its 19th Century
pharmacy, now a museum. A visit to
Jurassica (museum and botanical Gardens)
is also a must.
—
> More information available from Jura
tourisme - Grand Rue 5 - 2900 PORRENTRUY
(SWITZERLAND) - +41 (0)32 420 47 72
www.juratourisme.ch
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OUTDOOR FUN
OUTDOOR FUN
A few suggestions
for walks
Walking and Hiking
La Miotte
Château de Rougemont
Suarce
Giromany
With its mountain lakes and cascades, pine trees and
pastures in the north and its leafy forests and half
timbered 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 of the département !
Waterfall
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).
FROM THE SENTIER DE LA ROSELIÈRE
TO THE 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 Eurockéennes
de Belfort), the Salbert (the last hill in the Vosges and first in the Jura with
a fort and panoramic view) and the town of Belfort (Old town, Bartholdi’s
lion and the Citadel). It is also a convenient place to stay with direct access
to Belfort/Montbéliard TGV station.
FORTS HIKING ROUTE
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!
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> For more information: Belfort Tourisme on +33 3 84 55 90 90.
RAILWAY LINKS IN BELFORT: IDEAL ACCESS The station in Belfort town 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!
Find out more about Belfort's
fortified system and see how it fits
into its green surroundings. Follow
the Roselière discovery trail around
the Étang des Forges to reach the
fortified sites of la Justice and la
Miotte. The view from here over the
town and lake is spectacular. The
walk leads across the ditches of the
Citadel to finish.
—
>Walkers’ leaflet n°5, distance 9 km,
3 hours, height variation 178 metres uphill
(moderately easy).
> Walkers’ leaflet n°14, distance 6 km, 2
hours height variation, 423 metres uphill
(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!
Discover the many treasures in this
village, especially the arboretum,
petrifying well, wash houses and
Merovingian cemetery. This trail is
suitable for families and there are 12
interpretation boards along the route
to guide you!
SENTIER DES PASSEURS IN
MONTBOUTON
GIROMAGNY MINING TRAIL
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,
silver 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 available from Belfort
Tourisme.
TOUR DU HAUT-BOIS,
BESSONCOURT
BOUROGNE DISCOVERY TRAIL
> Distance 6 km, 2 hours (easy)
more information at: www.bourogne.fr.
—
All walkers’ leaflets are available
from Belfort Tourisme and you can
download more than 20 others for
free at www.belfort-tourisme.com.
—
—
—
SUGGESTION
Giromagny, see if you can find the
former extraction sites!
> Walkers’ leaflet n°7, distance 9 km,
3 hours, height variation 95 metres uphill
(moderately easy).
This trail takes the route used by the
Second World War passeurs, who
helped people across the border into
Switzerland by night. As soon as
you set off from the farm at Champs
Houdin, the walk plunges you into
a past that was both harsh and
fascinating.
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.
—
> Walkers’ leaflet n°21, distance 16 km, 5
hours, height variation 723 metres uphill
(moderately difficult).
—
> Distance 16 km, 5 hours (moderate)
don't forget your passport/ID!
For more information:
www.cc-sud-territoire.fr.
Lowlands Le Prêtre
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OUTDOOR FUN
OUTDOOR FUN
Exploring
on two wheels
In the air, by the river, on
horseback or on the green
DID YOU KNOW?
CYCLING EVENTS
> L a Ronde des Loups 8th May
> L a course des 3 ballons 14th June
>V
élo gourmand 15th June
>B
allon d’Alsace bicycle ascent
15th August
> VTT Transterritoire
(off-road cycling) 5th October
—
Local company VMC has been
manufacturing the smallest fishing
hook in the world at its factory in
Morvillars for almost one century.
Ecuries Bobay (livery, hacks)
12 rue du Salbert 90350 EVETTE-SALBERT
+33 3 84 29 21 94 - www.les-ecuries-bobay.fr.
New: THE FRANCOVÉLOSUISSE CYCLE ROUTE
—
Whether you are with family or friends, take your time exploring by bicycle and don't be
afraid to push boundaries ... by crossing the border between France and Switzerland!
2014 marks the opening of a new cycle route in the Territoire de Belfort, the Francovélosuisse,
linking Belfort to Porrentruy (Switzerland) via the beautiful little town of Delle. This 40 km
long cross-border route is suitable for families and takes in tourist sites, stopping points with
food and drink facilities, cyclist-friendly accommodation, if you would like to break up your
journey, rest and picnic areas, and facilities and services for cyclists.
The Francovélosuisse also boasts 7 loops of increasing distance and difficulty. These circuits
will take you on a detour off the beaten track so you can see more of the region as you cycle.
— Loop 641 : City of the Lion (16 km) - Easy
— Loop 642 : Three Green Ways (23 km)- Easy
— Loop 643 : Foothills of the Vosges (45 km)- Easy
— Loop 644 : Etangs du Sundgau (35 km) - Easy
— Loop 645 : Alsace and Jura (88 km) - Moderate difficulty
— Loop 646 : Ajoie (44 km) - Moderate difficulty
— Loop 647 : In the footsteps of the dinosaurs (40 km) - Moderate difficulty.
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> Free tourist map of the Francovélosuisse and its loops available from Belfort Tourisme.
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> Interactive map, customisable travel book, accommodation deals and events diary at
www.francovelosuisse.com.
EUROVÉLO6 AND VOIES VERTES
Equitation passion (livery)
Rue Fontenelle 90340 CHEVREMONT
+33 3 84 58 04 37.
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L’écurie de la Palouse (livery)
2 rue Errues 90170 ANJOUTEY
+33 6 60 88 69 66.
Whether you fancy a gentle Sunday
hack or a trek over several days,
explore the Territoire and its plant
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!
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Groupement des randonneurs équestres du
Territoire de Belfort (information and riding
permits) +33 3 84 23 04 90.
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Centre hippique du Territoire de Belfort
(hacks -experienced riders only)
Domaine du Chênois 90800 BAVILLIERS
+33 3 84 21 23 07 - www.chtb.chez.com.
The Territoire de Belfort has been investing in cyclist-friendly routes for a number of years.
The 7 kilometre long Promenade François Mitterrand links Belfort to Malsaucy, and the
Coulée Verte, running primarily along the Haute-Saône canal, links Montbéliard to Belfort.
The Eurovélo6 (Nantes/Budapest) route also runs across the Territoire de Belfort. Currently,
families can enjoy at least 70 km of safe dedicated cycle paths!
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> Brochures and information from Belfort Tourisme.
Equinoxe (livery, bed and breakfast and
hacks)
10 rue de Bellevue 90300 LACHAPELLE
SOUS CHAUX - +33 3 84 29 12 45
www.equinoxe-equitation.fr.
Ecurie de l’Allaine (livery, hacks)
66 chemin de la brasserie 90100
THIANCOURT - +33 6 79 99 08 69
www.ecurie-de-lallaine.ffe.com.
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ON HORSEBACK
Les prés Heyd (livery)
Rue d’Auxelles 90200 GIROMAGNY
+33 3 84 29 31 47 – www.lespresheyd.fr.
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 party!
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> Fédération de pêche - 3A rue d’Alsace
90150 FOUSSEMAGNE - +33 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
for 2013) its restaurant and extensive
high-quality facilities will delight golf
lovers.
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> Golf de Rougemont-le-Château - Rue
de Masevaux 90110 ROUGEMONT LE
CHATEAU - +33 3 84 23 74 74
www.golf-rougemont.com.
UP IN THE AIR
With aeroplanes, hang-gliders,
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.
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> Aéro-clubs de Belfort et sa région
52 grande rue - 90300 CHAUX
+33 3 84 29 21 44 - www.aeroclub-belfort.fr.
> Ballooning Adventures - 4 rue des Champs
90800 Bavilliers - +33 3 84 22 08 17
> Club aérostatique de Franche-Comté
24 rue des Vosges - 90150 FOUSSEMAGNE
+33 3 84 90 20 20 - www.aerostatiquefc.fr.
> Centre école Pent’air (Paragliding courses
and introductory sessions on the Ballon
d’Alsace) -open April-October
+33 3 84 23 20 40.
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EXPERTISE
Industrial Technology
and Heritage
Expertise
In 1871, after Prussian defeat, many people from the Alsace region moved to Belfort. They joined
companies that also 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 takeoff, a large industrial district grew with giant
factories, still in operation today. Cités ouvrières (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, two
leaders of the energy industry are based here - General Electric and Alstom. Many power stations
built around the world are made from parts manufactured by these two companies in Belfort.
French TGVs and engine turbines are also made in Belfort.
The Territoire de Belfort is the historical birthplace of the energy industry. It boasts true industrial
skill (Alstom, GE and many SMEs/small industrial firms), 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 has formed a 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.
Techn'hom
DID YOU KNOW?
Musée Japy
Alstom
MUSÉE FRÉDÉRIC JAPY
technology came to help with tasks such as
paying wages and stock maintenance.
The Territoire has been forging its
reputation as a hotspot of industrialisation
since 1777. This is the date 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 this 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.
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> 16 rue Frédéric Japy - 90500 BEAUCOURT
+33 3 84 56 57 52
www.musees-des-techniques.org.
Open from the first Wednesday in March to the
Sunday before Christmas, 14:00 to 17:00 every day
except Monday and Tuesday
Admission: € 3; -18 years- free.
MUSÉE DE LA MÉCANOGRAPHIE
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
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> Techn’hom 2 – Bâtiment 9 - 5 rue Jacqueline Auriol
90000 BELFORT - +33 3 84 21 26 98 - http://pb2i.fr.
Opening times: Tuesday and Thursday morning from
9:00-12:00 (closed July and August).
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The Forges site in Granvillars
is probably the oldest
industrial site in France
(dating from 1684)
to still be in operation
today.
MUSEUMS OF TECHNOLOGY IN MULHOUSE
Belfort's past is very closely linked with
Mulhouse’s. Visit this town’s renowned
museums of technology to find out more about
our industrial past. The Cité de l’Automobile,
Musée EDF-Electropolis, la Cité du Train and
Musée de l’Impression sur Étoffes (printed
textiles) are especially recommended.
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> More information from the tourist office in
Mulhouse: +33 3 89 35 48 48
www.tourisme-mulhouse.com
MUSÉE DE L’AVENTURE PEUGEOT,
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.
AN EXTREMELY WIDE
LOAD!
Although wide loads travel
through Belfort every day,
the one that passed by on
March 5, 2014 must be
one of the most extreme.
The 9F7 turbine, the latest
product from General
Electric, is 5.7 m high, 109
m long, 6.65 m wide and
weighs 800 tonnes. As it
travelled through the town,
this atypical load drew
many an admiring glance
from workers and residents.
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> For more information: Musée de l’Aventure
Peugeot: +33 3 81 99 42 03
www.museepeugeot.com
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EXPERTISE
EXPERTISE
Local Produce, Crafts
and Gastronomy
Local Produce, Crafts
and Gastronomy
PRODUCERS’ CORNER Eleven producers in the département are
members of the "Bienvenue à la Ferme"
network, a guarantee of quality produce
and a warm welcome.
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Ferme SEIDEL
Le Plainot 90200 VESCEMONT
Soft, flavoured and plain goats cheeses,
Munster, butter
+33 6 79 34 13 49
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Ferme des Echancées
1 chemin de St-Nicolas 90170 ETUEFFONT
Eggs, poultry
+33 3 84 54 65 31
Facettes du Territoire
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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,
choucroute and friture de carpe can also be enjoyed freely.
GAEC Tacquard
8 Grande rue 90150 REPPE
Fruits, vegetables, wheat flour, snails
+33 3 84 23 84 72
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Ferme Altenbach
38 rue Principale 90100 SUARCE
Duck Foie Gras Pâté
03 84 19 31 62
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Ferme Babé
4 rue de l'Ecrevisse 90140 BREBOTTE
Beef to order
+33 3 84 23 44 23
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A few local specialities:
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BRIMBUL’: The combination of a traditional local fruit (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..
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ÉPAULE DU BALLON: this tasty but subtle local dish of boned loin of
lamb and blueberries exudes the flavours of the Ballon d’Alsace.
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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.
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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 the Chocolaterie Barb-Terrier et Klein in Belfort, at Dal Gobbo in Eloie
and Aux plaisirs gourmands in Beaucourt.
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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 - 90200 GIROMAGNY – +33 3 84 29 56 37.
Ferme du Génival
Rue du Fort de Senarmont 90160 BESSONCOURT
Dairy produce and cow's milk cheese
+33 3 84 29 99 25
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Elevage des Champs Lambert
29 rue des Roches 90200 AUXELLES-HAUT
Lamb, veal, fruit and vegetables and
educational farm
+33 3 84 27 04 70
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Ferme des Buis
6 rue Grand Cerf 90300 VETRIGNE
Poultry, Venison, Highland beef
+33 3 84 29 81 67
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Lycée Agricole de Valdoie
95 rue de Turenne 90300 VALDOIE
Organic flowers and vegetables
+33 3 84 58 49 63
Farming museum
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 region.
Visitors can also enjoy fresh air under the
cherry trees in the kitchen garden, the
shady orchard and the garden.
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> 5 rue de Dorans - 90400 BOTANS
03 84 36 52 04 - www.museeagricole.botans.free.fr.
Open from Easter to November 1, weekends and
public holidays, every day except Monday
14:00 - 18:00. Admission: adults €3.50,
13 -18 years:€ 2 , -13 years -free
MUSÉE DE L’ARTISANAT
ET DES TRADITIONS
Learn about traditional farm work and the
tools used. Discover the trades of carpenter,
wheelwright, clog maker, mattress maker
and weaver, and see how steam powered
machinery works. Enjoy a delightful and
surprising journey into the past!
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Handcraft museum
MOULIN DE COURTELEVANT
> 3 rue de la Fontaine - 90140 BREBOTTE
+33 3 84 23 42 37 - www.museebrebotte.com.
Open: 1st April-30th June from 14:00 – 17:00
closed Sundays and Mondays-from 1st July – 30th
September, from 14:00 – 17:00 closed Mondays and
Tuesdays .Admission: Adults: €3.50, 10 - 16 years:
€2, -10 years free.
In the south of the Territoire, the Moulin de
Courtelevant 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!
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> 10 rue de l’Eglise - 90100 COURTELEVANT
+33 6 50 12 47 69
www.moulin.musee.90.pagesperso-orange.fr.
Open: 1st May- 31st October daily 14:00- 18:00
except Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Groups by
appointment . Flour milling demonstrations on
the first Sunday of the month. Admission: Adults
€3.50, Children €2.
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 at the foot of the Vosges. The
family have left behind traces of their
authentic skills and expertise in this living
space where house and workshop were
one and the same.
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>2 rue Lamadeleine - 90170 ETUEFFONT
+33 3 84 54 60 41
www.musees-des-techniques.org.
Open from 1st April- 31st October, from 14:00 - 18:00
closed Tuesdays. Also closed on 1st May and the
Easter and Pentecost weekends. Admission: € 4
reductions for children and families.
We like:
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DID YOU KNOW ?
—
The village of Chèvremont
was renowned for its
choucroute (pickled
cabbage) and mustard
production.
FORGE-MUSÉE
—
Ferme de l'étang Fourchu
Ecarts de la Chapelle 90100 FLORIMONT
Farm campsite, cattle and horse rearing
+33 3 84 29 61 59
Forge museum
DON'T MISS THE
MARKETS
—
With their riot of colours,
scents and flavours, the
Territoire’s markets are
ideal for discovering
local produce. A full list
is available from Belfort
Tourisme.
Artisan Franche-Comté
smoked produce from
"Le Goût d’Ici" in
Giromagny.
GAEC du Marronnier
19 rue de l'Eglise 90110 FELON
Farm Gîte, milk, bull calves, cereals
+33 3 84 55 90 95
Mill of Courtelevant
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ORGANISER VOTRE SÉJOUR
Agenda annuel
des évènements
Agenda annuel des évènements
Principales
manifestations
dans le Territoire
de Belfort : foires,
festivals, rencontres
sportives…
Fête de la musique
January-February
FÊTE DU NORDIQUE
Ballon d’Alsace
Nordic Sports
15th - 21st April
Impetus Festival
Saturday 17th May
Museums at Night
Sunday 15th June
Vélo gourmand
July/August
Wednesdays at the castle
Aire Urbaine
Belfort et Etueffont
Leaves from Valdoie
Indie culture and music
festival
Free
Tour of cycle paths and
local produce
—
Sunday 18th May
Transhumance
20th and 21st April
Easter celebration
Botans
Plant swap and family
entertainment
From 21st February 10th March
Solstice de la marionnette
Belfort
International puppet
festival
20th April
French junior chess
championships
Axone - Montbéliard
Belfort
Belfort
Belfort
Showcase of skills and
expertise at the Citadel
Free
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Sunday 25th May
Tour de Franche-Comté
Cycling event: Belfort La Planche des Belles
Filles
—
Saturday 28th of June and
Thursday 10th July
Banquet spectacle
Belfort Citadel
—
5th-7th July
Les Eurockéennes
Lac du Malsaucy
Outdoor rock festival
—
12th - 14th July
Historical
re-enactments
(18th Century and
Revolutionary Period)
6th - 7th September
Les Ballons de Belfort
Citadelle de Belfort
Free jazz concerts every
Wednesday
Suarce
Family events
Hot air balloon flights
over Belfort and
surrounding area
To win a place, take
part in Belfort Officiel’s
competition on Facebook
—
July/August
Les Rigolomanies
Sunday17th August
Fête du Ballon
Belfort
Comedy showcase every
Thursday
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Flower market, street
celebrations, local produce
tastings - Free
17th-19th July
Historical light and
sound show
Belfort
Theme: The Soldier's
Dream
Free concerts - featured
instrument: the guitar
Brebotte
Showcase of local skills
and traditions- Free
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Open-air theatre
performances
—
—
16th-18th May
Sculptures at the CitadelCitadelle de Belfort
Outdoor art exhibition
Freet
Belfort
—
—
August
Nuits d’été de Milandre
Delle
23rd and 24th August
Historical re-enactments
(Second World War)
—
Sunday 24th August
Gourmet walk
Saint Dizier l’Evêque
Circuit with gourmet
breaks.
—
From 30th August - 6th
September
Wine and gastronomy fair
Andelnans
—
Saturday 20th and Sunday
21st September
European Heritage Days
—
Belfort and district
Music gigs around the
town
Sunday 28th September
Lion half marathon
Start Belfort - Finish
Montbéliard
—
Mid-October
Transhumance
Ballon d’Alsace
Cattle herds return to
Giromagny
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Sunday 5th October
Transterritoire à VTT
Starts from Belfort
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Full details of events available at www.belfort-tourisme.com, on the "To See and Do"
page. Weekly programme available at Belfort Tourisme.
October-November
Book Fair
Belfort
Free
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Sculpture exhibition
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14th – 23rd November
GéNériQ Festival
(Third Republic and First
World War)
9th, 12th, 14th and 16th of
August
Ronde de nuit III
Sunday 19th October
Belfortrail and Girotrail
2 routes - 2 departure points:
Belfort and Giromagny
8th - 9th November
24 hour international
archery competition
Belfort
Friday 15th August
Passerelle des arts
Ballon d’Alsace
Territoire de Belfort
26th -27th July
Historical re-enactments
7th - 9th June
FIMU International
Festival of University
Music
Semi-marathon du Lion
Friday 15th August
Fête de l’âne donkey
festival
Night time show - Free
8th-11th May
Belforissimo
4th - 6th April
European artistic crafts
days- Belfort
Cattle herds depart for
the pastures of the Ballon
d’Alsace
7th - 8th June
Made in Belfort
Contemporary dance
display - Free
Sunday 16th March
Carnival
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Giromagny
—
On the first Sunday of
the month from March to
December
Flea market - Grand
Marché aux Puces
Theme: circus and funfair
—
—
—
Belfort
—
Reconstitution historique
22nd - 30th of November
Entrevues, International
Film Festival
Belfort
—
Advent period
Christmas markets in
Montbéliard and Alsace
—
Christmas holidays
Magical December,
village de la glisse
Belfort
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PLAN YOUR STAY
Going out: evening
entertainment
Going out: leisure
HIGH ROPES
ADVENTURE PARK
GO-KARTS
Acropark
On the Ballon d’Alsace
12 courses and 110 obstacles
> Ballon d’Alsace
90200 LEPUIX
+33 3 84 23 20 40
+33 6 84 67 68 58
www.acropark.fr
Open April – October.
Admission starts from €13.00.
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Bavilliers Adventures
5 courses for all abilities,
36 obstacles.
CONCERT HALLS
Poudrière - Current music
> Place de l’Arsenal
90000 BELFORT
+33 3 84 58 11 77
www.poudriere.com.
—
Maison pour tous
> Place Salengro
90500 BEAUCOURT
+33 3 84 56 96 94
www.mptbeaucourt.fr.
—
Caveau des remparts
> Place de la République
90100 DELLE
+33 3 84 36 88 96
www.delle-animation.com.
THEATRES
Le Granit, national
theatre
> 1 faubourg de Montbéliard
90000 BELFORT
+33 3 84 58 67 67
www.legranit.org.
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Espace Louis Jouvet
> Centre commercial des 4 As
90000 BELFORT
Programme Théâtre du Pilier
+33 3 84 28 39 42
www.theatredupilier.com
Programme Cafarnaüm
+33 3 84 22 04 38
www.cafarnaum.com.
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Théâtre Michel Dèque
> 2 rue James Long
90000 BELFORT
+33 3 84 22 66 76
www.treteaux90.asso.fr.
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Théâtre de marionnettes
> 30 rue Jean de la Fontaine
90000 BELFORT
+33 3 84 28 99 65
www.marionnette-belfort.com.
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Centre Chorégraphique
National de FrancheComté
> 3 avenue de l’espérance
90000 BELFORT
+33 3 84 58 44 88
www.ccnfc-belfort.org.
—
Salle de spectacle
> 90600 GRANDVILLARS
+33 6 26 76 17 20
www.grandvhilare.fr.
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Maison du peuple
> Place de la Résistance
90000 BELFORT
+33 3 84 55 90 90.
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Halle des 5 fontaines
> Rue Jules Joachim
90100 DELLE
03 84 36 88 96
> 90800 BAVILLIERS
+33 3 84 57 38 88
www.bavilliers.fr
Open April-November.
Admission starts from €.5.00
SHOWS FAIRS AND
SALONS
Airexpos
(Exhibition centre)
> ZAC des prés
90400 ANDELNANS
+33 9 77 61 63 42
www.airexpos.com.
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Salle des fêtes de Belfort
> Place de la République
90000 BELFORT
+33 3 84 54 24 24
www.ville-belfort.fr.
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Centre des congrès Atria
> Avenue de l’Espérance
90000 BELFORT
+33 3 84 58 85 00
www.novotel.com
(Novotel Belfort).
CINEMAS
Cinéma Pathé
> 1 boulevard Richelieu
90000 BELFORT
cinemasgaumontpathe.com
(Pathé Belfort).
DISCOTHEQUES La Bonbonnière
> 96 rue du Général de Gaulle
90700 CHATENOIS-LESFORGES
+33 3 84 29 41 40.
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Klub La Suite
> 2 rue du Mont Jean
90200 GIROMAGNY
+33 3 84 29 54 35
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Coco Club
> Rue de Broglie
Techn'hom
90000 BELFORT
+33 3 39 03 40 97
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Le Martyn's
> Le Pulp 56 rue Valdoie
90350 EVETTE SALBERT
+33 3 84 29 64 62
See the full list of bars,
restaurants and night
clubs at
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Halle des 5 fontaines
> Rue Jules Joachim
90100 DELLE
+33 3 84 36 88 96
ICE SKATING
Patinoire de l’agglomération belfortaine
1 600 m² rink
> Parc des Loisirs
90 800 BAVILLIERS
+33 3 84 58 08 1
www.agglo-belfort.com
Open from September to May.
Admission from €3.20
MINI-GOLF
Mini-Golf « Le Golfheur »
16 holes designed
around the theme of the
evolution of man and his
environment.
> 90140 CHEVREMONT
+33 3 84 22 53 06
+33 6 30 31 29 95
www.chevremont.fr
Open from July the beginning
of September. Admission from
€1.60.
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Mini-Golf – Base de Loisirs
du Malsaucy
12 holes in the outstanding
natural surroundings of
the Malsaucy.
> Rue d’Evette
90300 SERMAMAGNY
03 84 90 90 10
www.cg90.fr
Open from 19th April 28th September 2014
AQUATICS CENTRE
Kart 90
700 m course with 12 latest
generation 270 cm³
go-karts. Age 14 and over
Piscine du Parc
25 m indoor pool and
Olympic size outdoor pool,
water slides.
> 7 impasse des Grands Champs
90340 CHEVREMONT
+33 6 61 86 88 55
www.kart90.fr
Please ask for opening times.
> Parc de Loisirs des Résidences
90000 BELFORT
+33 3 84 21 33 05
Indoor pool open all year,
outdoor pool from June to
September. Admission from
€1.95
JEUX DE RAQUETTES
ASMB Tennis
7 courts couverts et de 9
courts extérieurs de tennis
et 2 terrains de badminton
couvert.
> Parc des loisirs
90800 BAVILLIERS
+33 3 84 21 27 05
www.tennisinfos.com
Ouverture se renseigner au
préalable auprès de prestataire, à
partir de 15,00 €.
CLIMBING
La Roche Du Cerf
Natural climbing site
65 routes.
> 90200 LEPUIX (Departure
point D465 Route du Ballon
D’Alsace, Malvaux car park)
Free access
—
Le Fort de la Justice.
On the limestone ramparts
of Belfort’s fortifications145 routes (difficulty
levels 4 - 7c).
> 90000 BELFORT (Depart from
Porte du Vallon in BELFORT)
Free Access
—
Full details of all climbing
sites in the eastern France
are listed in the Topo
Guide for sale at Belfort
Tourisme.
> Contact: CAF Belfort
5 rue de la Mechelle
90000 BELFORT
+33 3 84 29 53 27
www.belfort.ffcam.fr.
—
Piscine Pannoux
25 m indoor pool and
learner pool for families.
> Boulevard Richelieu
90000 BELFORT
+33 3 84 28 32 73
Open from September to June.
—
Centre Aquatique
Indoors: sports and leisure
pools, water slides and
paddling pool.
> Faubourg de Belfort
90100 DELLE
+33 3 84 36 64 00
www.delle.fr -covered pool
Open all year. Admission from
€2.70
—
Piscine Béatrice Hess
25m indoor pool, outdoor
paddling pool and
sunbathing area.
> Grand Rue
90170 ETUEFFONT
+33 3 84 54 72 40
www.piscine-etueffont.com
Open all year. Admission from
€1.95
FUN
Bowling des 4 As
16 bowling alleys -gamessnack/bar - pool tables meeting room - air
conditioning.
Neolaser Espace Jeux
Laser
1 500 m² laser quest space,
including an
800 m² giant maze.
> 10 avenue de la République
90400 DANJOUTIN
+33 3 84 22 76 49
www.neolasers.com
Opening times: please ask in
advance. Admission from €7.00
—
Croco-Kids
Slides, mini motorbikes,
trampolines, ball pool and
lots of other fun activities
> ZAC de la Justice Rue Georges
Besse
90000 BELFORT
+33 3 84 54 04 47
www.croco-kid.com
Opening times: please ask in
advance. Admission from
€ 5.00
—
Skatepark
Free access for beginner
and experienced BMXers,
skate-boarders, scooter
riders and skaters. 960 m²
space.
> Rue Floréal
90000 BELFORT
www.ville-belfort.fr.
EDUCATIONAL
Planétarium
Guided journey under a
5m dome depicting the
night sky throughout the
year, at different times
and in different latitudes.
> Cité des associations
Rue Jean Pierre Melville
90000 - BELFORT
+33 3 84 28 67 21
www.astrosurf.com
Open Saturday 15:00 - 18:00.
> Rue de l’As de carreau
90000 BELFORT
+33 3 84 54 04 47
www.bowling4as.fr
Open daily all year round.
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PLAN YOUR STAY
Here to help you
TOURIST INFORMATION
BREAKS AND EXCURSIONS
Belfort Tourisme, official Tourist
Office for the town of Belfort and
Comité Départemental du Tourisme,
is here to help you before, during and
after your stay.
Take advantage of our Weekend, Short Break and Excursion deals and enjoy
a clever mix of local heritage, history, events and scenery. If your tastes are
for something livey, we can tailor packages to your timings and interests,
and why not enhance your stay with our events programme? If you would
prefer something quieter, our artistic and well-being packages will lead you
on the path to creativity and relaxation. In both summer and winter, our
protected natural spaces have beautiful scenery and a wealth of activities
for you to enjoy.
Whether you are travelling with the family, friends or as a group,
take inspiration from our packages. See "Weekends and Stays" at
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.
Follow the guide and make the most of our suggestions…
—
Nos services :
— Welcome and information:
documentation on the area
(accommodation, restaurants, events,
tourist sites, etc )
— Shop, bookshop and local produce
— Free Internet access
— Accommodation and package tour
reservations for individuals and
groups
— Additional services: bicycle parking,
toilets and water point
—
> 2 bis rue Clemenceau - 90 000 BELFORT
Tel: +33 3 84 55 90 90
Open year round from Monday to Saturday
(closed public holidays), and daily in July and
August.
GROUP EXCURSIONS
VISIT THE CITY OF THE LION. BELFORT + PACKAGE:
> Prices from €7 /person for a guided tour during the week. 20 pax minimum.
For an itemised quote and to arrange your visit, do not hesitate to call +33 3 84 55 90 97
or e-mail: groupes@belfort-tourisme.com
BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION: GÎTES AND CHAMBRES D’HÔTES
Visit our website for a selection of Gîtes de France, Clévacances or meublés de tourisme labelled accommodation.
We have gîtes and chambres d’hôte to suit all budgets and requirements.
> Use our online booking service to reserve your accommodation (www.belfort-tourisme.com), call us on +33 3 84 55 90 84 or
send an e-mail to: sejours@belfort-tourisme.com
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 town's flagship sites).
—
> Prices from €66 per person.
BREAK ON THE BALLON D’ALSACE
The listed national site of the Ballon d’Alsace (altitude 1247 m), the highest
point in the southern Vosges in the heart of the Parc Régional Naturel
des Ballons des Vosges is a nature lover’s paradise. At the crossroads
of three characterful regions, Franche-Comté, Alsace and Lorraine, this
outstanding protected environment with its beautiful views is certain to
win you over.
—
> Tour du Ballon summer break: 2 days/1 night in a "2 corn sheaf" chambre d'hôte or
a 2 star hotel: from €77.50 /person
> Plaisir de la Glisse: 2 days/1 night in a 2 star hotel, from €49 / person depending
on the package
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PLAN YOUR CONFERENCE OR MEETING
Standing at the junction of a number of major European thoroughfares, Belfort is ideally located for business
and offers an original and prestigious setting for your professional events.
Whether you are planning a national conference, business convention, exhibition, meeting or something
more informal such as team building or an incentive, the Conference Planning Office offers a FREE and
PERSONALISED service. Working from your initial specification, the Conference Planning Office will help
you come up with the most suitable solutions for your event including venues, catering, hotel reservations,
transport, evening entertainment and leisure activities. The Conference Planning Office will be your unique
contact throughout, from the planning stage through to completion. Our team guarantees that all services
are provided by professional partners. That's right, the Conference Planning Office will SAVE YOU TIME!
From now on, there is no need for you to look for information yourself; we will find it for you. We are proud
to offer such all-inclusive service.
—
> 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, "Conferences in Belfort".
Contact us on +33 3 84 55 90 94 or at: congres@belfort-tourisme.com.
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