Le Val-D'ajol: Holiday Apartments and Houses

Le Val-D'ajol combines historical landmarks, signposted trails and regional features to create a varied local landscape. Anyone looking to find a holiday apartment for a stay in Le Val-D'ajol can focus their search on this location.

Culture and History

The Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption in Le Val-d'Ajol was listed in its entirety as a historic monument on 16 February 1926. In the hamlet of Les Chênes stands the Croix de chemin, a wayside cross from the 16th century that was classified as a historic monument on 16 September 1908. The Croix de carrefour dite de Jaranceau was classified in the same year; it dates back to 1626.

The Prieuré d’Hérival is a former monastery of remarkable architectural quality. The chalots are also part of the region’s heritage: these are removable wooden storage buildings that could serve as storerooms for grain or food, as well as places to keep family treasures. The Chemin des Croix du Val-d'Ajol comprises 145 crosses, three of which are classified as historic monuments.

The Route des Chalots, dedicated to the chalots, extends across seven municipalities. Its signposted route passes through Plombières, Le Val-d’Ajol and Girmont and can be completed by bicycle, car or on horseback.

DE BUYER is also associated with the town. The company was founded in 1830, is part of France’s industrial heritage and bears the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label. At the DE BUYER site, 25, Faymont, 88340 Le Val d'Ajol, guided tours lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes are offered; they take place exclusively in spring and summer.

Hiking and Landscapes

The Vallée d'Hamanxard et Rapaumont hike is 11 km long, takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes, has 390 metres of elevation gain and is marked with a green disc. It leads to panoramic views over Faymont, Les Feuillées and Le Val-d’Ajol.

The Circuit découverte des croix is 7.5 km long, takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, has 100 metres of elevation gain and is marked with a green ring. Along the way, it passes a cross from 1719 near the post office and a cross from the 17th century below the church.

The hike to the Cascade de Faymont is 8.7 km long, takes about 3 hours, has 255 metres of elevation gain and is marked with a blue circle. In the Bois du Chanot, orienteering offers routes for all age groups that can be completed on foot or by running.

The meadows around the Prieuré d’Hérival in Le Val-d’Ajol are recognised for their ecological value and have been listed in the inventory of sensitive natural areas of the Vosges department since 2005.

Food and Events

The Foire aux Andouilles du Val-d’Ajol celebrates the Andouille du Val-d'Ajol. It is produced year-round by local butchers and charcuterie artisans; its quality has been protected by a registered trademark since 1984. The Foire aux Andouilles du Val-d’Ajol takes place every year on the third Monday in February and includes, among other things, a gourmet market, a costume parade, a book fair and inductions into the brotherhood.

The La Val Heureuse beer brand can be sampled while learning about its craft production.

Other local pages: Autrey, La Neuveville-devant-Lépanges, Plombières-Les-Bains, Nayemont-les-Fosses, Bains-Les-Bains, Chavelot, Saint-Julien, Laval

For the broader travel overview: Vosges.