Belfort and its region

On the doorsteps of Alsace, Germany and Switzerland, the Territory of Belfort is a land rich in history and heritage.

The castle  Vauban's fortifications and the castle. A superb military stronghold housing the Museum of Art and History, with exhibits on the city history from prehistoric times to the present. Today this remarkable array of fortifications provides an interesting walk and extensive views of the surroundings. The terrace at the top of the castle, which is open to the public, offers the same view as the platform at the base of the Lion.

the old town  Place d'Armes (attracts people with its bars and restaurants as well as St Christophe Church, the Town Hall, the music kiosque built in 1905 and the "Quand Même" statue)  The Town Hall  Saint Christophe Cathedral  Place de la Republique (Monument des trois Sièges, work of Bartholdi, depicts France and the city of Belfort with their three defenders: Legrand, Lecourbe and Denfert-Rochereau )

Etang des forges  Located at the doorstep of the city of Belfort, this lake provides many water activities. A nature trail leads round this lake where posted information boards explain about the flora and fauna to be found in this area.

Mining museum  Located in the town of Giromagny, 12 km (8 miles) from Belfort. Giromagny was at the heart of a vast array of mines concentrated over the entire area of the lower Vosges Mountains, and were mined for a variety of metal ores. The museum retraces this mining history from the 15th to the 19th Century.

promenade francois mitterrand  Promenade François Mitterrand, is a path crossing the town along the Savoureuse river, available by foot or bike.

Gastronomy  Epicerie Perello - the Epicerie Perello, opened in 1825, is one of the oldest grocery store in France.  Le Marche Couvert - example of the metallic architecture of the 19th Century. It meets all the expectations of buildings constructed in the Second Empire, with a monumental facade and a classical art pediment.

Notre dame du haut chapel  Set on a hill above the town of Ronchamp, 20 km (12 miles) from the city of Belfort. The chapel, designed by the architect Le Corbusier in 1955, is one of the most important works of contemporary religious architecture. Its pure shape and curved roof can be seen from miles away.