Grandrupt-de-Bains: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Maquis de Grandrupt memorial was erected in honour of the Vosges maquisards.

On 7 September 1944, the Maquis de Grandrupt fighters surrendered after an unequal battle during which German troops held around 700 residents of Grandrupt-de-Bains and Vioménil hostage.

Anyone who has chosen Grandrupt-de-Bains as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.

History

The “Dans les pas des Maquisards de Grandrupt” circular trail passes through former locations used for accommodation, training and combat, explaining their history with the help of information panels.

The “Dans les pas des Maquisards de Grandrupt” circular trail can be completed on foot, by mountain bike or, in part, by vehicle.

The Maquis de Grandrupt site is freely accessible and signposted at all times.

The signposted “La Pille” circular trail extends the tour to the source of the Saône in Vioménil; the route covers approximately twelve kilometres in total.

Cycling

The “Circuit n°13 - Les Chattis” mountain-bike circuit crosses Grandrupt-de-Bains and then runs along the Étangs à Pierrot.

The “Circuit n°13 - Les Chattis” mountain-bike circuit is 10.7 kilometres long and has a moderate level of difficulty.

Culture and Surroundings

The historic site of Abbaye de Droiteval is located in the vicinity of Grandrupt-de-Bains.

The historic site of Abbaye de Clairefontaine is located in the wider region surrounding Grandrupt-de-Bains.

The Côte de Virine summit is located in the wider region surrounding Grandrupt-de-Bains.

The Basilique Saint-Maurice church is located in the wider region surrounding Grandrupt-de-Bains.

The Église Saint-Nicolas church is located in the wider region surrounding Grandrupt-de-Bains.

Nature

A visit to the Grange aux Chouettes garden includes a cactus grove and remarkable trees in an artistic atmosphere.

The Grange aux Chouettes garden is an unusual exhibition venue that combines art and nature.

A snack is offered at the end of the guided tour of the Grange aux Chouettes garden.

Other destinations: Le Thillot, Raon-Sur-Plaine, Fremifontaine, Sauville, Saint-Léonard, Celles-Sur-Plaine, Anould, Provenchères-Sur-Fave.

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