Sermamagny

Full of charm, the village of Sermamagny seduces visitors with its unique natural setting. Located at the foot of the Ballon d'Alsace, it has many marked hiking trails allowing you to appreciate all the most beautiful sites around.

To make the most of sunny days, head to the Malsaucy leisure center. Visitors will be able to learn about pedalo, catamaran, paddle, canoeing, archery or even beach volleyball. The site also has a fine sandy beach, climbing spots, mini-golf, picnic areas and children's games. Walks are possible around the Malsaucy and Véronne ponds. The site also hosts sporting, cultural and musical events throughout the summer season.

At the beginning of July, Eurockéennes de Belfort.

• On 26 april 2024
• Thierry Paquot is the author of numerous works on utopias, global urbanisation and the geohistory of ecological thought. He will talk about the life and work of Lucien and Simone Kroll and their concept of landscape. There will be a convivial moment at the end of the lecture. Admission free. Registration recommended. From 15 years

• On 28 april 2024
• Planting alternative flowers to vanilla, harvesting dandelion roots, testing solar appliances : solar dryer and cooker. Drying, roasting and cooking with the sun's energy, and tastings of local "speculoos" and coffee. From 12 years old.

• On 4 may 2024
• A participatory workshop led by visual artist Clémentine Martinez to make pigment-rich bouquets of flowers to dry in the Lab'Nature collaborative workshop. Vegetable prints on paper.

• On 5 may 2024
• Forest bathing, as practised by Forêt En Tous Sens, is an opportunity to get closer to nature by letting go. It's an opportunity to get away from the daily grind and put aside all the tensions and questions that clutter your mind, to feel the different sensations in your body, and to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the forest through sensory and playful invitations. A very gentle alternation of slow walking and invitations to play sensory games. The aim is to enjoy the soothing atmosphere of the forest. From age 8 - Online registration required

• On 8 may 2024
• Experience the observation and interpretation of a flower or tree. Through drawing, rubbing or engraving, everyone can express their vision of the subject. The aim is to create a giant herbarium, realistic and/or imaginary, by printing each stamp made by those attending the workshop. From 8 years old.

• On 19 may 2024
• Solar cooking test with the first vegetables of the season for tasting at lunchtime and drying, and solar cooking with spring flowers to make a tasty and environmentally friendly cake for snacking. From 12 years old.

• On 22 may 2024
• Reptiles and amphibians often go unnoticed, yet they are all around us, occupying a wide variety of habitats. A specialist has come to draw up a portrait of the most remarkable species in our region and to plead for the preservation of these animals, which are particularly vulnerable to our activities. What can be done to halt their decline ?

• On 22 may 2024
• Plants : discover the vegetation associated with the ponds of the Vosges depression. Come and find the plant that inspired the fleur-de-lys, and the one that gave its name to a widely-used medicine… With Christophe Hennequin. - Insects : we'll be able to see a few butterflies and probably hear a few crickets, which will give us a chance to talk about insects that sing ! I also hope to find some Tetrix (tiny crickets). If ever, we'll also be able to see if there are any aquatic insects in the ponds. With Raphaëlle Itrac-Bruneau, entomologist - Registration required, aged 12 and over

• On 22 may 2024
• Incorporating wild plants into your diet is simple and easy. Author of the book "cuisine sauvage au fil des saisons", Lucie Saint-Voirin will share her experience with you and answer all your questions : what benefits do wild plants have for our bodies, where to find them, how to pick them, how to cook them, etc. Ages 12 and up

• On 25 may 2024
• Reclaiming everyday objects with materials from nearby nature, visual artist Clémentine Martinez invites you to make 100% natural wax crayons using pigments from local plants and beeswax. Registration required, aged 10 and over