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Villages & surroundings in La Bresse and the Vosges

Village in the Hautes Vosges at the bottom of a valley, surrounded by wooded slopes (illustrative image)
Villages & surroundings

Le Tholy: hillside village, stained glass, craftspeople and local produce

Village history, Gabriel Loire stained glass, chapel linked to the 1944 liberation, craftspeople, local produce and over 110 km of MTB trails, per Tholy Tourisme.

1 November 2026
Grande Cascade de Tendon in the middle of the Vosges forest
Villages & surroundings

Tendon and Thiéfosse: waterfalls, Voie Verte and Saturday markets

Two villages of the La Bresse Hautes Vosges tourist office: Tendon waterfalls (car park closed), Saturday markets, Voie Verte, Crosery gorges (no access).

31 October 2026
Village in the Hautes Vosges at the bottom of a valley, surrounded by wooded slopes (illustrative image)
Villages & surroundings

Gerbamont, Basse-sur-le-Rupt, Cleurie, La Forge: four villages to discover

Altitudes, a registered chapel, the Piquante Pierre pasture, soapbox racing: what the tourist office listings say about four villages in the La Bresse Hautes Vosges area.

28 October 2026
Village of Ventron in the High Vosges
Villages & surroundings

Ventron in the All Saints' holidays: farm, craftspeople and museum

Guided farm tour for 9 euros, craft house open every afternoon and textile museum until 31 October: what Ventron offers in All Saints' 2026.

17 October 2026
Traditional small Vosges village between forests and clearings in the Moselotte valley
Villages & surroundings

Le Syndicat, Rochesson, Sapois: villages of the Moselotte valley

Le Syndicat, Rochesson and Sapois, three villages near La Bresse in the Moselotte valley: heritage, activities and practical addresses.

29 September 2026
Typical Vosges village surrounded by fir trees and high-altitude meadows
Villages & surroundings

Le Valtin: The Smallest Village in the Vosges

Le Valtin has 74 residents according to Insee (2023 census), at the foot of the Col de la Schlucht. Natural heritage, hiking and practical information.

27 September 2026
Mountain village in the Hautes-Vosges, steep roofs and a bell tower surrounded by forest
Villages & surroundings

Xonrupt-Longemer: The Village Beyond the Lake

Xonrupt-Longemer: village history, heritage (church, Saint-Florent chapel, ski jump), the Le Collet hamlet and local life, beyond Lac de Longemer.

26 September 2026
Fir forest undergrowth in the Hautes-Vosges, the forest setting of the Théâtre du Peuple in Bussang
Villages & surroundings

Bussang: Spa Town and Théâtre du Peuple, Full Guide

A day trip to Bussang from La Bresse: thermal springs, the Théâtre du Peuple, the old town and the Azureva holiday village. Access, prices and hours checked.

25 September 2026
Industrial Vosges valley with a former textile mill by the river
Villages & surroundings

Textile Heritage in the Hautes-Vosges: Mills and Valleys

Route du Textile, the La Bresse trail, the Bleuforêt mill in Vagney: an overview of Hautes-Vosges textile sites beyond the Ventron museum, with practical details.

23 September 2026
The village of La Bresse in the Moselotte valley, around Saint-Laurent church
Villages & surroundings

Saint-Laurent Church in La Bresse: History and Memorial Stained Glass

Saint-Laurent Church in La Bresse: origins in 1303, rebuilt after 1944, stained glass by Gabriel Loire. Opening hours, access and practical information.

22 September 2026
The village of La Bresse in the Hautes-Vosges, the starting point for reaching the Monument des Combes
Villages & surroundings

Monument des Combes in La Bresse: History and Memorial Paths

Monument des Combes in La Bresse: 27 Resistance fighters executed in September 1944, honored by 27 granite steles, free access minutes from the village center.

21 September 2026
View of the village of La Bresse in the Vosges, rebuilt after the destruction of 1944
Villages & surroundings

La Bresse 1944: The Village Destroyed and Rebuilt

In 1944, La Bresse was destroyed to 80%: evacuation, fighting and 800 buildings lost. The story of its reconstruction between 1945 and 1959, drawn from municipal sources.

20 September 2026
Vosges village surrounded by fir trees and wooded hillsides, a landscape typical of the Moselle valley
Villages & surroundings

Bussang: Théâtre du Peuple and Family Ski Resort

Théâtre du Peuple in Bussang: Maurice Pottecher's story, the 2026 season, guided tours, and Domaine du Larcenaire, a family ski resort 3 km from the village.

11 September 2026
Wooden chalets and winter lights at a snow-covered Christmas market in the Hautes-Vosges
Villages & surroundings

Haut-du-Tôt: The Highest Hamlet in the Vosges Near La Bresse

Haut-du-Tôt, a Vosges hamlet at 840 m: free cross-country skiing, a beginner snow slope, heritage sites and practical info for a winter outing from La Bresse.

10 September 2026
Aged wheel of munster cheese, a specialty of the Munster Valley in the Hautes-Vosges
Villages & surroundings

The Munster Valley from La Bresse: A One-Day Excursion

A one-day excursion from La Bresse to the Munster Valley: the cheese museum in Gunsbach, markets and hikes, with official hours and prices.

3 September 2026
Traditional Vosges village between forests and clearings
Villages & surroundings

Liézey, Rehaupal, Aumontzey: the Vologne valley's hidden villages

Liézey, Rehaupal and Aumontzey: three quiet villages in the Vologne valley, a quarter of an hour from La Bresse, between industrial heritage and nature.

1 September 2026
Autumnal Vosges forest with clearings and dappled light through the trees
Villages & surroundings

Maquis de la Brayotte near La Bresse: visitor guide

Visit the Maquis de la Brayotte memorial near La Bresse: Second World War history, free access and practical directions for your visit.

12 July 2026
Comparison of La Bresse and Gérardmer in the High Vosges
Villages & surroundings

La Bresse or Gérardmer 2026: which is better for your trip?

La Bresse vs Gérardmer: an honest comparison on skiing, village life, activities, budget and accommodation to help you choose.

27 April 2026
View of the Grand Ventron from Ventron
Villages & surroundings

La Bresse or Ventron: an honest comparison

La Bresse vs Ventron: an honest comparison between the big Vosges resort and the small family village to choose your holiday.

27 April 2026
Stone arcaded street in Remiremont with Saint-Pierre Abbey beyond
Villages & surroundings

Remiremont: abbey, arcades and historic heart to visit

Visit Remiremont: Saint Pierre abbey, arcades, chapter, museum. Guide for a day in the sub-prefecture of the Vosges.

11 April 2026
Village church and timber houses of Cornimont in the Vosges valley
Villages & surroundings

Cornimont: the authentic neighbour of La Bresse

Cornimont, a small Vosges town between the Moselotte and the high peaks: heritage, walks, restaurants. 10 minutes from La Bresse.

10 April 2026
Small family ski area at Ventron with Grand Ventron ridge above
Villages & surroundings

Ventron: the family resort at the foot of the Grand Ventron

Ventron, small family Vosges resort: skiing, hiking, restaurants. Authentic charm and soft prices 20 min from La Bresse.

9 April 2026
Panoramic view of a Hautes Vosges town surrounded by wooded slopes
Villages & surroundings

Le Thillot: gateway to the Hautes Vosges

Le Thillot, a Vosges town between the Moselle and the Ballon d'Alsace: mining heritage, walks, activities. A frequently overlooked stop.

8 April 2026
Traditional Vosges village houses along the Moselotte river at Vagney
Villages & surroundings

Vagney: Vosges village between the Moselotte and forests

Vagney, a family small town between Remiremont and La Bresse: walks, activities, heritage. A discreet and pleasant stopover.

7 April 2026
Wooded hills around a Vosges lake, illustrative image
Villages & surroundings

Saulxures water sports base 2026: family swimming

Plan a family visit to the Lac de la Moselotte in 2026: site access, supervised swimming times, safety rules and on-site rentals.

30 March 2026