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Vauvillers

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Vauvillers - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Saône
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The small village of Vauvillers takes place in Haute-Saône, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Located in the arrondissement of Lure, not far from Jussey, it is at the gates of the Vosges and Lorraine.

Already present in Roman antiquity, the commune of Vauvillers was at the time located at a crossroads of several lanes. Divided into two territories, one Comtois and the other Lorraine, in the Middle Ages, it was united at the beginning of the XVIIIth century by the family of Clermont-Tonnerre. A former duchy-peerage, the village is today appreciated for its tourist activity, as well as for its architectural heritage of great interest.

Preserved, the authenticity of Vauvillers seduces passing visitors eager to discover an ancient and traditional architecture in this part of Franche-Comté.

Geographical information

MunicipalityVauvillers
Postcode70210
Latitude47.9221710 (N 47° 55’ 20”)
Longitude6.0981730 (E 6° 5’ 53”)
AltitudeFrom 238m to 353m
Surface area9.50 km²
Population632 inhabitants
Density66 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureVesoul (42 km, 42 min)
Insee code70526
IntercommunalityCC de la Haute Comté
DepartmentHaute-Saône
TerritoryFranche-Comté
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Alaincourt2.5 km (4 min)
Montdoré2.9 km (5 min)
Mailleroncourt-Saint-Pancras3.2 km (4 min)
Hurecourt4 km (7 min)
Melincourt4.9 km (8 min)
Selles5.2 km (8 min)
La Basse-Vaivre5.2 km (7 min)
Demangevelle5.5 km (6 min)
Polaincourt-et-Clairefontaine5.6 km (7 min)
Pont-du-Bois6.2 km (9 min)
Fontenois-la-Ville6.6 km (8 min)
Girefontaine7.7 km (9 min)
Betoncourt-Saint-Pancras7.8 km (9 min)
Ambiévillers8.2 km (10 min)

Things to see and do

Inscribed in the Historical Monuments, the house of Cardinal Adam Sommier reveals a beautiful Renaissance facade, including a turret of angle, as well as gargoyles. Also inscribed, the old wooden halls are also lacking interest. Built in the 18th century, they are the last of their kind still standing in Franche-Comté.

Built in the 18th century for the family of Clermont-Tonnerre, the castle of Vauvillers is also listed in Historical Monuments. It features, among others, a roof covered with multicolored glazed tiles, as well as a monumental staircase with wrought iron railing. Today, the building houses the City Hall of Vauvillers.

Also of the eighteenth century, the church Saint-Eloi is the work of Jean Querret. Inscribed in the Historical Monuments, it allows to admire in its interior a very beautiful Pietà, a triptych of the XVIth century, or even furniture dating from the XVIIIth century. Nearby, the presbytery, built in the 15th century, has been listed in the Historic Monuments. It has for a time welcomed the Hotel des Coins.

As you walk through Vauvillers, you will be able to appreciate the charm of the great fountain of the eighteenth century, or the crosses and calvaries of the nineteenth century scattered all over the commune. The old fortified house reveals very beautiful vaulted cellars, while you will appreciate the obelisk-shaped marker installed on the road to Polaincourt.

Surrounded by vast forests, the village of Vauvillers allows you to learn about outdoor activities such as hunting and hiking. Luckiest lovers will hear the deer slab once the autumn arrives.

Events and festivities

A fair is held every second Thursday of the month.

The patronal festival proposes different animations at the beginning of September.

Photos

Old well with wheels (© JE)
Old well with wheels (© JE)
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The town
The town
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Turret house (© JE)
Turret house (© JE)
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The town
The town
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Entrance to the old castle - Outside side (© JE)
Entrance to the old castle - Outside side (© JE)
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House known as du cardinal Sommier (© JE)
House known as du cardinal Sommier (© JE)
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Outbuildings of the old castle (© JE)
Outbuildings of the old castle (© JE)
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Covered wash house (© JE)
Covered wash house (© JE)
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Detail of the roof of the old castle (© JE)
Detail of the roof of the old castle (© JE)
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Fountain (© JE)
Fountain (© JE)
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Old castle of Clermont-Tonnerre (© Jean Espirat)
Old castle of Clermont-Tonnerre (© Jean Espirat)
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Entrance to the old castle - Interior side (© JE)
Entrance to the old castle - Interior side (© JE)
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Facade of the Church of the Nativity of Notre-Dame (© JE)
Facade of the Church of the Nativity of Notre-Dame (© JE)
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West facade of the old castle (© JE)
West facade of the old castle (© JE)
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Nave of the Church of the Nativity (© JE)
Nave of the Church of the Nativity (© JE)
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Virgin and Child, from the 15th century (© JE)
Virgin and Child, from the 15th century (© JE)
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Fountain (© JE)
Fountain (© JE)
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Covered halls of the 17th century (© JE)
Covered halls of the 17th century (© JE)
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Covered wash house (© JE)
Covered wash house (© JE)
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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The municipality
The municipality
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 4°C - Max. 17°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 3°C - Max. 19°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 18°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Interactive tour of a leather studio
Arts and Crafts12 € Basse-sur-le-Rupt (50 km)
Visit a copper mine
Culture and education11 € Le Thillot (50 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
To the Sources of Saint-Remy
HikeIntermediate3:30Saint-Rémy-en-Comté (9.7 km)
Tour 4: La Bourguignotte
HikeIntermediate2:10La Vôge-les-Bains (15.2 km)
Solitary Bonneval
HikeEasy2:00Relanges (22 km)
Circuit of Princes of Beaufremont
HikeEasy2:05Scey-sur-Saône-et-Saint-Albin (30 km)
Interpretation circuit of the Rives de Saône
HikeEasy1:05Ferrières-lès-Scey (30 km)

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