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Lure

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Saône

Lure - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Saône
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At the gates of the Regional Natural Park of the balloons of the Vosges, Lure takes shape on a flat territory framed by two mounts. Ponds pigment the hilly landscape. It is the disciple of Saint Columban, Saint Desle, who marks the birth of Lure in 610 by founding an oratory near a chapel dedicated to Saint Martin in this place. Some time later, Lure became a powerful Benedictine abbey. The houses pushed around the abbey forming a sturdy village. Agriculture was the main economic activity. In 1674, the village was taken by assault and became French. In 1764, the canons replaced the Benedictines in the village and began to structure it more elegantly. In the 1870s, the textile industry took root in the village, gradually replacing agriculture. Today it is a peaceful and densely populated city.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLure
Postcode70200
Tourism label
Latitude47.6864170 (N 47° 41’ 11”)
Longitude6.4942740 (E 6° 29’ 39”)
AltitudeFrom 284m to 353m
Surface area24.31 km²
Population8143 inhabitants
Density334 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureVesoul (31 km, 29 min)
Insee code70310
IntercommunalityCC du Pays de Lure
DepartmentHaute-Saône
TerritoryFranche-Comté
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Magny-Vernois3.1 km (6 min)
Roye5 km (9 min)
Vouhenans5.1 km (8 min)
Saint-Germain5.1 km (6 min)
Frotey-lès-Lure6.4 km (8 min)
Bouhans-lès-Lure6.7 km (9 min)
Froideterre6.7 km (9 min)
Vy-lès-Lure6.8 km (8 min)
La Neuvelle-lès-Lure7.1 km (10 min)
Amblans-et-Velotte7.1 km (8 min)
La Côte7.2 km (10 min)
Linexert8.5 km (12 min)
Le Val-de-Gouhenans8.5 km (10 min)
Quers8.7 km (11 min)
Franchevelle8.9 km (12 min)

Things to see and do

Lure does not possess a very ancient historical patrimony. This is due in large part to the terrible fire that ravaged the city in 1720. Nevertheless, as you stroll through the city, you will be able to admire 18th-century buildings with a Ligurian architecture. Half-timbered houses and red bricks are very recognizable. You will be able to admire the old Benedictine monastery which today houses the sub-prefecture. Opposite you will see the well of the Font, which according to legend is a pond formed by the storm that falls on a miser sucker, carrying his mill in the depths of the water. The town hall is also remarkable, as is the Hospice Saint-Richard, listed in the Historic Monuments. The church of Saint-Martin is beautiful, but recent has replaced the one built in the past. The Chapter is an original building built in mirror. You must also see absolutely the statue of the Sapper Camember, emblem of the city.

To come to Lure, it is also to dive into a preserved natural space. For this, the city has developed a park: the botanical park of the Abbey. You can walk there while admiring many varieties of trees and vegetation provided. Its center is decorated by a small waterfall that brings freshness and zenitude. The park also has a music kiosk that hosts many events, concerts and other shows.

You can also take the footpath of the Onde. This path runs along the banks of the Ognon and contains boundaries that relate the specificities of this watercourse.

Lure, a sports town, offers many sporting facilities. Whether you are a tennis player or a football fan, you will find the stadium or court that suits you. A bowling alley also awaits you to play bowls. And the joggers will find their happiness in the sporting course of the wood of Mortard. After the effort, the comfort: a picnic area is at your disposal at the end of the route.

Places of interest

Information points
Leisure centres
Transport

Events and festivities

Each year, Lure is the scene of two garage sales. This is an opportunity for bargain hunters to unearth the old object that is lacking in their collection.

Every two years, Lure organizes a big fair. Many exhibitors and activities are planned for this event which takes place over several days.

If you like used books, you have to be at Lure for his Bouquimania.

In spring, the Franches Conteries are held. An avalanche of sketches and laughter are on the program.

At the beginning of November, it is the Night of Martial Arts which settles in Lure.

Photos

The fact of Lure in low water periods (© J.E)
The fact of Lure in low water periods (© J.E)
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Sub-prefecture, former abbey of Lure (© J.E)
Sub-prefecture, former abbey of Lure (© J.E)
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Sub-prefecture, former abbey of Lure (© J.E)
Sub-prefecture, former abbey of Lure (© J.E)
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The Font of Lure
The Font of Lure
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Sub-prefecture, former abbey of Lure (© J.E)
Sub-prefecture, former abbey of Lure (© J.E)
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Lure, seen from the belvedere of the butte de Vouhenans (© J.E)
Lure, seen from the belvedere of the butte de Vouhenans (© J.E)
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Basin of the old wash house of Lure (© J.E)
Basin of the old wash house of Lure (© J.E)
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Sub-prefecture, former abbey of Lure (© J.E)
Sub-prefecture, former abbey of Lure (© J.E)
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Pond of the nautical base of Salines (© J.E)
Pond of the nautical base of Salines (© J.E)
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Facade decorated with mosaic friezes (© Jean Espirat)
Facade decorated with mosaic friezes (© Jean Espirat)
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Large pond seen from the Onde trail (© J.E)
Large pond seen from the Onde trail (© J.E)
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The Font of Lure
The Font of Lure
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Fountain on Place Aubrac (© Jean Espirat)
Fountain on Place Aubrac (© Jean Espirat)
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The Font of Lure
The Font of Lure
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Crest with motto against a wall (© Jean Espirat)
Crest with motto against a wall (© Jean Espirat)
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Fountain with monolithic basin (© Jean Espirat)
Fountain with monolithic basin (© Jean Espirat)
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The Font of Lure
The Font of Lure
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Church of Saint-Martin (© Jean Espirat)
Church of Saint-Martin (© Jean Espirat)
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The Font of Lure (information)
The Font of Lure (information)
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Nave of the church of Saint-Martin (© Jean Espirat)
Nave of the church of Saint-Martin (© Jean Espirat)
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Reliquary of Saint Desle and Saint Columbine (© J.E)
Reliquary of Saint Desle and Saint Columbine (© J.E)
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Explanations on the church of Saint-Martin (© Jean Espirat)
Explanations on the church of Saint-Martin (© Jean Espirat)
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Statuette of Saint Barbara above the Traje de Chez Perle (© Jean Espirat)
Statuette of Saint Barbara above the Traje de Chez Perle (© Jean Espirat)
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Explanations on the Traje de Chez Perle (© Jean Espirat)
Explanations on the Traje de Chez Perle (© Jean Espirat)
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Ancient statuette on a wall (© Jean Espirat)
Ancient statuette on a wall (© Jean Espirat)
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Ancient keystone (© Jean Espirat)
Ancient keystone (© Jean Espirat)
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Another ancient statuette on a façade (© Jean Espirat)
Another ancient statuette on a façade (© Jean Espirat)
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Chair of the church of Saint-Martin (© Jean Espirat)
Chair of the church of Saint-Martin (© Jean Espirat)
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Medieval dwelling (© Jean Espirat)
Medieval dwelling (© Jean Espirat)
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Explanations on the medieval dwelling (© Jean Espirat)
Explanations on the medieval dwelling (© Jean Espirat)
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Representation of the sapper Camember (© Jean Espirat)
Representation of the sapper Camember (© Jean Espirat)
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Pond of the nautical base of Salines (© J.E)
Pond of the nautical base of Salines (© J.E)
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Pond of the nautical base of Salines (© J.E)
Pond of the nautical base of Salines (© J.E)
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Pond of the nautical base of Salines (© J.E)
Pond of the nautical base of Salines (© J.E)
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Information on the Onde Trail (© J.E)
Information on the Onde Trail (© J.E)
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Information about the former abbey of Lure (© J.E)
Information about the former abbey of Lure (© J.E)
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Information about the old canonical house (© J.E)
Information about the old canonical house (© J.E)
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 3°C - Max. 17°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 18°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 18°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

If you spend a few days in the area, Rando-Lure, a walking club very active member of the RSFF invites you to walk with them.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Visit a copper mine
Culture and education11 € Le Thillot (29 km)
Interactive tour of a leather studio
Arts and Crafts12 € Basse-sur-le-Rupt (39 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Walk to Fort Lachaux- Grand-Charmont, Sochaux, Montbéliard
HikeIntermediate35 minGrand-Charmont (31 km)
Reposoir Chapel
HikeEasy1:00Pays-de-Clerval (33 km)
Tour of the lake
HikeEasy1:00Sewen (34 km)
To the Sources of Saint-Remy
HikeIntermediate3:30Saint-Rémy-en-Comté (34 km)
Interpretation circuit of the Rives de Saône
HikeEasy1:05Ferrières-lès-Scey (36 km)

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