A glassworks has existed in Gironcourt-sur-Vraine since 1903. Anyone planning a stay in Gironcourt-sur-Vraine may wish to rent a holiday apartment for this purpose.
Culture
A tower is the last surviving element of the former 12th-century castle in Gironcourt-sur-Vraine. A fortified castle probably existed here from the 12th century; it was almost completely destroyed during a siege in 1636. The Church of Saint Brice in Gironcourt-sur-Vraine dates from 1826.
Gironcourt-sur-Vraine is also home to the statue “Vierge à l'Enfant dite Vierge à l'oiseau”, which is classified as a protected object. The O-I Gironcourt-sur-Vraine glassworks is not open to visitors because the facility operates continuously.
Nature
Gironcourt-sur-Vraine is located on the Vraine. The cultural and historical circular trail crosses a footbridge at the weir with a lock on the Vraine and then returns along the left bank of the river.
The “La Sablière” track in Gironcourt-sur-Vraine was intended for motocross, quad, sidecar cross, dirt bike and mini-motorcycle as approved disciplines.
Geographical setting
Gironcourt-sur-Vraine is located on the road connecting Neufchâteau and Épinal.
The wider regional surroundings of Gironcourt-sur-Vraine include the Maison natale de Jeanne d'Arc, a historic site; the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Saint-Joseph d'Ubexy, a monastery; the Église Saint-Nicolas, a church; the Côte de Virine, a peak; the Basilique du Bois-Chenu, a church; and La Colline Inspirée and Bonnet, each a hill.
More location pages: Corcieux, Deycimont, Provenchères-Sur-Fave, Ambacourt, Claudon, Tendon, Raon-Sur-Plaine, Ban-Sur-Meurthe-Clefcy
