Ville de Haute-Saône, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region, Ronchamp takes place some forty kilometers from Vesoul, in the heart of the Vosges Saônoises. Close to Belfort or Montbéliard, the old mining town benefits from varied and preserved natural landscapes.
Populated as early as the 4th century BC by a Gallic tribe, the territory of Ronchamp developed as a town at the beginning of the thirteenth century. Attached to the baillage of Amont in the 14th century on the decision of Philippe VI of France, it became property of the Habsburgs of Spain and the Germanic Empire at the end of the 15th century. Redevened French in 1678, the city then developed a major mining activity. The last wells, however, close one after the other in the middle of the 20th century.
Today mainly tourism, the commune of Ronchamp still benefits from the aura of constructions made by Le Corbusier in the course of the twentieth century.
Built on the plans of Le Corbusier, the Notre-Dame-du-Haut chapel was consecrated in 1955. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and listed as a 20th-century heritage site and takes its place on an ancient sanctuary Roman and an old chapel. Located at the top of the Bourlémont hill, it is mainly composed of reinforced concrete. Constructed of salvaged stones, it reveals an all round architecture, inspired by the carapace of the crab for its roof. Very bright, it reveals in particular a series of truncated pyramids on the south wall which brings a beautiful light to the different stained glass. The ensemble is inspired by the Sidi Brahim mosque of El Atteuf in Algeria. In 2011, the architect Renzo Piano added a convent to the building, to house the clan sisters of Besançon. The latter was rewarded with the special prize of the jury L'Equerre d'argent the following year. The chapel is connected to the center of Ronchamp by a Way of the Cross with fourteen stations since the end of the 19th century.
Built in the second half of the 19th century, Notre-Dame-du-Bas church is characterized by its interesting neo-Gothic style. Inside, one can admire a furniture of the XIXe century. The town also has a beautiful 16th century Calvary.
Several mining wells are still visible in the commune of Ronchamp, like those of Saint-Charles, Saint-Joseph, Sainte-Marie or Etançon. The latter is part of the historical mining circuit of the outcrops of the Etançon.
Various monuments and other fixed decorations pay tribute to mining in Ronchamp, such as the cube of the Prêles, one of the bas-reliefs of Notre-Dame-du-Bas church, or the memorial of the mine which represents the wells of the mining basin.
Napoleon III style manor, the castle of the Houillère dates from the middle of the XIXe century. After serving as official accommodation for the directors of the coal mines of Ronchamp, it now offers guest rooms.
The town is part of the Regional Natural Park of Ballons des Vosges and offers several hiking trails, as well as the hill of Bourlémont.
The market takes place every Saturday morning. The city also offers a Christmas market in December.
The Musique aux 4 Horizons festival takes place near the Notre-Dame-du-Haut chapel and features concerts by young European talents.
Every first Sunday in October, the city organizes the fair Ronchamp a la Patate to pay tribute to the potato. It proposes tastings, animations, as well as the presence of the brotherhood of the potato.
Concert Quintette à Vent - Programme Debussy
- On 4 may 2024
- 13 route de la Chapelle, Colline Notre-Dame du Haut
- Wind quintet concert, Debussy programme with Saltarelle Sandrine Lingelser, Saturday 4 May at 6pm at the Colline Notre-Dame du Haut in Ronchamp. - Info and booking : 03 84 20 65 13
10ème Dictée Mamie-Michelle
- On 5 may 2024
- Salle Paul Broly
- The Belfort spelling club, Belf'Ortho, is organising the 10th Mamie-Michelle dictation. Original text by Michel Paget. - Sunday 5 May at 2.30pm, at the Salle Paul Broly in Ronchamp. - Information and registration on 06 10 91 91 13 or belfortho. Fr
Ensemble Vocal Quintessence
- On 12 may 2024
- 13 route de la Chapelle, Colline Notre-Dame du Haut
- Vocal concert by Quintessence, from Strasbourg, on Sunday 12 May at 3pm on the Colline Notre-Dame du Haut in Ronchamp. An hour of music in the Chapel. - Info and booking : 03 84 20 65 13
Conférence sur la Paix
- On 16 may 2024
- 13 route de la Chapelle, Colline Notre-Dame du Haut
- International Day of Living Together in Peace, proposed by the UN. - Conference on peace with speaker Guy Aurenche. How can we build peace today ? - Thursday 16 May at 6pm. - Info and booking : 03 84 20 65 13
Bourse aux Vélos - Mai à Vélo
- On 25 may 2024
- 20b, rue Paul Strauss, La Filature de Ronchamp
- As part of the national "Mai à Vélo" campaign, Ronchamp Tourisme and La Filature are organising a Bike Exchange at La Filature - - Saturday 25 May from 10am to 5pm, in the Halle Publique. Open to individuals and cycle professionals. Sale of bicycles and related accessories. - Workshops and activities for young and old ! With the presence of Colibrius, a specialist in tricycles, independence for people with reduced mobility and ecomobility, and a member of the Tourisme et Handicap label. - Info and bookings : 03 84 63 50 82 or ronchamptourisme@gmail.com
Journée Interreligieuse
- On 2 june 2024
- 13 route de la Chapelle, Colline Notre-Dame du Haut
- Theme : "From darkness to light : In the nights of this world, what light can we offer to illuminate our paths as human beings ? - Sunday 2 June from 10am to 5pm - Info and booking : 03 84 20 65 13
ROAFF - Ronchamp Open Air Filature Festival 2024
- From 7 to 8 june 2024
- 20b, rue Rue Strauss, La Filature de Ronchamp
- 4th edition of the ROAFF at La Filature in Ronchamp - - The Comité des fêtes et de jumelage de Ronchamp and La Filature are organising a 2-day festival. - Rediscover the pleasure of concerts and listening to music in the open air, come and celebrate summer and the holidays ! Meet up, enjoy and share… that's the spirit of the ROAFF ! - Programme, in no particular order : - - Friday 07/06 => Bigger - Pierre Hugues José - Serum-K - Lys Impala - Caroline Van roos - - Saturday 08/06 => Chiloo - Grumpy O Sheep - Tchik Tchik Cyrilik - Attitud - Food trucks and refreshments on site.
Visite Guidée Flash de la Chapelle de Ronchamp
- From 1 july to 30 august 2024
- 13 Rue de la Chapelle
- Daily guided tours of the Colline Notre-Dame du Haut during the summer of 2024. - From 1 July to 30 August, 30-minute flash guided tours will be available at : - 2pm in French - 3pm in German - 4pm in English - Information on 03 84 20 65 13 (Porterie). - Visits included in the usual admission fee. - Minimum 2 people. - Guided tours are available on request at weekends, subject to availability.