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.
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.
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.