Fougerolles

Discover Fougerolles and its kirsch during your stay in Haute-Saône in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Fougerolles-Saint-Valbert is a commune located in Haute-Saône en Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. The commune is close to the Lorraine in Meurthe-et-Moselle and of Vosges making it a strategic point from which to visit a variety of locations. This destination will be perfect for discovering the region's speciality during the week: Kirsch, a brandy made by distilling fermented cherries. You can explore the distilleries and the Pays de la Cerise ecomuseum, where you can learn more about the history of this local product. Surrounded by a conservatory orchard, the Ecomuseum is located on a former distillers' estate dating from the 1830s, listed as a Historic Monument. The ideal time to visit and rent a holiday rental near Fougerolles en Haute-Saône is undeniably spring. The landscape is covered in white thanks to the thousands of cherry trees in the 11 communes of the Kirsch AOC zone. The cherry festival in June and the doughnut festival in September are just some of the local events on offer. For those with a sweet tooth, you can discover the Griottines or enjoy a slice of clafoutis, a gourmet pastry. Finally, to get closer to nature, book one of the Clévacances holiday rentals near the Fougerolles-Saint-Valbert animal park, which will be the ideal outing during your week's holiday. Thanks to the 4 km signposted trail, you'll discover a multitude of animals: sika deer, red deer, mouflon sheep, llamas, ibex, fallow deer… Open your eyes wide and marvel!

Activities to do near Fougerolles in Haute-Saône in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Book a holiday rental in Fougerolles which is a charming commune. As well as gastronomy, there are plenty of activities for children and adults. For sports enthusiasts, there are numerous hiking and mountain bike trails, including the Saint-Valbert hermitage, built in the 7th century, and the Calvaire cross carved in the hamlet of Blanzey-Haut. Winter sports are also possible, with cross-country ski trails around twenty kilometres away in the commune of "La Montagne".

A ten-minute drive away is the Thermes de Luxeuil-les-Bains, a commune situated at an altitude of 300 metres surrounded by forests. The Thermes are housed in a charming 18th-century pink sandstone building, a listed historic monument. The thermal baths are the perfect place to spend a relaxing, pampering week. Book a holiday rental in Luxeuil-les-Bains and discover a village full of charm thanks to the Rue des Balcons, Cardinal Jouffroy's house, La Tour des Echevins and its museum allowing you to discover a panorama of the Jura and the Vosges, the Haute-Saône, La Basilique Saint-Pierre or the lace conservatory.

40km away, a visit to the La Rochère glassworks, established in 1475, is a must. You can visit the workshops to find out about the Master Glassmaker's trade and learn how to pick, mesh, blow and shape glass. Finally, around thirty kilometres away, we come to Vesoul, the prefecture of the Haute-Saône department, through which the Durgeon flows. Book one of the Clévacances holiday rentals in this town which is easily accessible, being located on the railway line Paris-Belfort.