Vesoul

Vesoul is the hometown of the painter-sculptor Jean-Léon Gérome (1824-1904). The city offers plenty of activities with its lake and its sport and recreation park but it is also an industrial city where Peugeot is the dominant company.

colline de la motte  This hill overlooks the valley from a height of about 160 meters. A road twists and turns its way up to a little chapel. Further up the road there is a terrace with a statue of the Virgin Mary from which there is a beautiful panoramic view of the Langres plateau and the Jura mountains. A bronze orientation table reproduces the topography of the valley.

visit of the old town  The well-maintained old town in the heart of the city displays its historic charm. It is a fine architectural cluster nest. Some of its houses, such as Hotel Thomassin and Maison Baressols, present particularly lovely and unique facades from the 15th and 17th centuries.

Georges garret museum  This two-story museum was established in 1981 in the former Ursuline convent (17th century). The lower floor houses temporary exhibitions and an archaeological department with an interesting collection of Gallo-Roman funeral steles, jewelry, weapons and pottery. The second floor is devoted to painting and sculpture and includes a large collection of works by Jean-Leon Gerome, a local artist.

The english garden  This English style garden, located in the center of the city, was created in 1862-1863. It was extended and modified in 1885 and 1911. It now contains a rock garden with pond and waterfall, a rose garden with pergola and thematic flower beds.

Water activities  3 km from the center of city, the artificial lake of Vesoul-Vaivre is a major sports and recreation center for the region. The sailing club organizes classes and a number of regattas during the summer season.

"frais puits"  "Frais Puits" (cool wells) is one of the longest flooded subterranean networks in Europe. The crater-shaped well siphons waters down into the ground and has miles of underground galleries.

Peugeot plant visit  The 280 acre Peugeot plant specializes in the manufacture of automobile parts and components (upholstery, bodywork), storage, packaging, packing and dispatch of spare parts.