CIRCUIT VTT AC3 BLEU - PLOMBIÈRES-LES-BAINS

Parking area suitable for long vehicles such as motorhomes. 10 non-paying sites, located opposite the Parc Impérial, near the Casino, Miniature Park, mini-golf and a departure of marked trails for hiking.

The Parc Thermal de Plombières, designed for bathers to relax in, is a great place to meet and chat. Its moraines dating back to the Ice Age add a touch of authenticity. The paths wind between a pond and an artificial waterfall, while species such as Japanese larches, horse chestnuts and Virginia tulips are planted here. The park once housed a pet shop, a dairy and a shooting range. Today, it remains a leisure centre with pétanque, mini-golf, hiking, fishing and the Parc des Miniatures, which showcases the monuments of the Grand Est region (admission charge).

Destination Remiremont, Plombières-les-Bains and Le Val d'Ajol: Nature and Heritage! The Tourist Office is here to help you discover this rich and diverse region. Take advantage of personalised advice, a wide range of documentation, a children's area and a shop showcasing local expertise: local produce, unusual items and walking guides. For groups, our partners offer tailor-made breaks and day trips. Access tourist information at any time via our free mobile app. Antique dealers, arts and crafts, heritage, tree climbing, miniatures, gardening, escape games... an unforgettable stay awaits you, young and old alike!

The painter Louis Français, who was born in Plombières in 1814 and died in Paris in 1897, was one of the first artists to join the Barbizon School, an artistic movement that pioneered the depiction of landscape from life. This approach is considered to be a prelude to Impressionism. In 1901, a monument was erected in his honour. It was designed by the architect Émile Peyrot, who was awarded the Grand Prix de Rome for the work. Made of granite and bronze, the statue pays tribute to the essential aspects of Louis Français's life, in particular his passion for painting and nature. The monument has been listed as a Monument Historique since 2001, underlining the importance of Louis Français in the history of art.

Built in 1815 during the Restoration, this pavilion was used as a home by a number of prominent figures, including the Duchesse d'Angoulême, the Duchesse d'Orléans and Napoleon III. Napoleon III stayed here on several occasions, alternating between political affairs in the morning and relaxation at the thermal baths in the afternoon. It was also here in 1858 that the ‘Secret Meeting’ between Napoleon III and Cavour, the Prime Minister of Piedmont-Sardinia, took place. This meeting decided the alliance between France and Piedmont against Austria, in exchange for the cession of Savoie, Nice and Haute-Savoie.

Inaugurated for the Assumption in 1860 and consecrated three years later, Saint-Amé church is dedicated to Saint Amé de Remiremont, founder of Saint-Mont, and to Saint Blaise. The interior was refurbished in 1905 to showcase its rich heritage. The first church, a chapel built at the end of the 14th century, was the parish church for three centuries. In 1729, a second church, too small, was built. In 1858, major work began by Léon-Charles Grillot, then revised by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, with funding from Napoleon III. Completed in 1863, the church is neo-Gothic in style, with a 61-metre spire topped by an imperial crown. Its furnishings, including a romantic organ dating from 1883 and a 15th-century Virgin and Bird, have been listed as Historic Monuments since 1995.