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Le Bonhomme

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Le Bonhomme - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haut-Rhin
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Village of Haut-Rhin, in the Grand-Est region, Le Bonhomme takes place in Alsace, on the eastern slope of the Vosges mountains. Common mountain, it is located between Colmar and Saint-Dié, in the canton of Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of Ballons des Vosges.

Known to the Romans, as evidenced by the presence of via Petrosa, the territory of the Goodman owes its former name Diedolshausen to Saint Deodat, a monk known for his generosity. The town was born around the twelfth century, then belonging to the Counts of Eguisheim before becoming a few years later a stronghold of the Habsburgs. Entirely destroyed during the Thirty Years War, the village was attached to France in the middle of the seventeenth century and developed an important activity of breeding and cheese production.

Weaving commune between the nineteenth century and the First World War, Le Bonhomme still suffered many damage during the two world wars, before turning to tourism and winter sports.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLe Bonhomme
Postcode68650
Latitude48.1718840 (N 48° 10’ 19”)
Longitude7.1163010 (E 7° 6’ 59”)
AltitudeFrom 644m to 1231m
Surface area21.98 km²
Population765 inhabitants
Density34 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureColmar (25 km, 29 min)
Insee code68044
IntercommunalityCC de la Vallée de Kaysersberg
DepartmentHaut-Rhin
TerritoryAlsace
RegionGreat East

Nearest cities & towns

Lapoutroie5.2 km (6 min)
Orbey9.5 km (11 min)
Fréland10.5 km (13 min)
La Croix-aux-Mines12.9 km (28 min)
Kaysersberg Vignoble13.9 km (16 min)
Plainfaing14.5 km (14 min)
Labaroche15.4 km (19 min)
Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines16.1 km (23 min)
Fraize16.3 km (18 min)
Aubure17.9 km (24 min)
Ban-sur-Meurthe19.7 km (22 min)
Ban-sur-Meurthe-Clefcy19.9 km (21 min)
Anould21 km (21 min)
Mandray21 km (28 min)

Things to see and do

First built in the 14th century in a neo-Romanesque style, the Saint-Nicolas church became an autonomous parish in the 17th century and was replaced by a new building. Damaged in the middle of the 19th century by a fire, it was rebuilt at the same time as the village at that time.

Built in the 18th century, the chapel Sainte-Claire takes place near an old farm inn. Entirely destroyed during the First World War, it was completely rebuilt soon after.

Located 800 meters above sea level, Judenbourg Castle once dominated the road leading from Alsace to Lorraine. Built around the 12th century, it is now completely ruined, destroyed by the Swedes in the 17th century.

Remains of the First World War, the head of Faux takes place at more than 1200 meters above sea level. The site was the scene of violent fighting, especially in 1915, and there are still important German and French fortifications.

According to local tradition, the rock Colas-Pierre would be the place of ambush, in 1814, of Colas-Pierre who wished to snipe the Cossacks.

The town also has a ski resort with three cross-country ski trails, six downhill ski slopes, and five ski lifts. The site also offers summer activities such as hiking, an adventure park, a paintball, a bike park, and the Barefoot trail.

Hiking trails allow you to discover the natural heritage of the area, such as the Bagenelles pass or the Bonhomme pass. A popular fishing spot, the Vallon pond is also a must-visit on the town.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Natural sites

Events and festivities

In August, there will be a celebration of peasant traditions with demonstrations of folk dances, concerts, demonstrations of ancient crafts, a market for local products or tastings.

Photos

Lac Blanc
Lac Blanc
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Street of the third Algerian Spahis (© J.E)
Street of the third Algerian Spahis (© J.E)
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Lac Blanc
Lac Blanc
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Ruisseau, the Behine, in the village (© J.E)
Ruisseau, the Behine, in the village (© J.E)
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Black Lake
Black Lake
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Street of the third Algerian Spahis (© J.E)
Street of the third Algerian Spahis (© J.E)
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Black Lake
Black Lake
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Black Lake
Black Lake
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Pond of the Devine
Pond of the Devine
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Black Lake
Black Lake
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Source of Lake Blanc
Source of Lake Blanc
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Montjoie chair lift
Montjoie chair lift
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Mayor of Bonhomme (© J.E)
Mayor of Bonhomme (© J.E)
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Church of St. Nicholas (© J.E)
Church of St. Nicholas (© J.E)
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Statue of Saint Nicholas in the church (© J.E)
Statue of Saint Nicholas in the church (© J.E)
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Altar of the Virgin, in the church (© J.E)
Altar of the Virgin, in the church (© J.E)
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Chair of the Church (© J.E)
Chair of the Church (© J.E)
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Door lintel, dated 1834 (© J.E)
Door lintel, dated 1834 (© J.E)
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Nave of the church (© J.E)
Nave of the church (© J.E)
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Church organ (© J.E)
Church organ (© J.E)
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Col du Calvaire, seen from the road of the col du Bonhomme (© J.E)
Col du Calvaire, seen from the road of the col du Bonhomme (© J.E)
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Col du Calvaire, seen from the Louchpach Pass road (© J.E)
Col du Calvaire, seen from the Louchpach Pass road (© J.E)
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Col du Calvaire, seen from the large car park is (© J.E)
Col du Calvaire, seen from the large car park is (© J.E)
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Louchpach Pass, seen from the Calvaire Pass road (© J.E)
Louchpach Pass, seen from the Calvaire Pass road (© J.E)
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Louchpach Pass, seen from the Calvaire Pass road (© J.E)
Louchpach Pass, seen from the Calvaire Pass road (© J.E)
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Cross at the Calvary Pass (© J.E)
Cross at the Calvary Pass (© J.E)
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Inscription, on an old border board - Faing's Lawn (© J.E)
Inscription, on an old border board - Faing's Lawn (© J.E)
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Stele, at the Calvary Pass (© J.E)
Stele, at the Calvary Pass (© J.E)
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Peat bog, at Faing's Lawn (© J.E)
Peat bog, at Faing's Lawn (© J.E)
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Col du Bonhomme, seen from the road of the Man (© J.E)
Col du Bonhomme, seen from the road of the Man (© J.E)
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Col du Bonhomme, seen from the Col des Bagenelles (© J.E)
Col du Bonhomme, seen from the Col des Bagenelles (© J.E)
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Col du Bonhomme, seen from the road to Plainfaing (© J.E)
Col du Bonhomme, seen from the road to Plainfaing (© J.E)
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Military history of the Bonhomme pass (© J.E)
Military history of the Bonhomme pass (© J.E)
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Inscription on the base of the old cross of the Bonhomme pass (© J.E)
Inscription on the base of the old cross of the Bonhomme pass (© J.E)
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Base and column of the old cross of the Bonhomme pass (© J.E)
Base and column of the old cross of the Bonhomme pass (© J.E)
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Stele, at the Col du Bonhomme (© J.E)
Stele, at the Col du Bonhomme (© J.E)
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 5°C - Max. 13°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 15°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 16°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Various museums in the Valley Kaysersberg.

City Kaysersberg. Rainbow Pool.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Museum of Wood Trades
Culture and education6 € to 8 € Labaroche (9.3 km)
Chocolate discovery workshop & chat
Local flavoursFreeRibeauvillé (17.2 km)
Visit an exhibition and sale of artistic minerals
EntertainmentFreeXonrupt-Longemer (17.9 km)
Cellar tour and wine tasting
Local flavoursFreeRodern (18.5 km)
Visit the Confitures du Climont jam workshop
Arts and CraftsFreeRanrupt (22 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Bramont Circuit
HikeIntermediate2:30Plainfaing (7.6 km)
In the forests of Hunawihr and Riquewihr
HikeIntermediate5:10Hunawihr (14.3 km)
Beblenheim Vineyards
HikeEasy2:00Beblenheim (15.6 km)
Alumni Promenade
HikeEasy1:40Rombach-le-Franc (16.4 km)
More about Bergheim
HikeIntermediate4:00Bergheim (17 km)

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