Ranrupt brings together craftsmanship, architectural history and rural architecture: Ehret Création is housed in a former textile factory, the Chapelle Notre-Dame des Malades has a ceiling made entirely of bark, and the H13 circular trail leads to the hamlet of Fonrupt. There are also free, self-guided visits in Fonrupt and Stampoumont, as well as a farm inn near the GR531. You can plan your stay around crafts, buildings, visits to hamlets and a meal made with farm produce.
Craftsmanship in a former textile factory
In Ranrupt, Ehret Création brings together glass and ceramics workshops, a boutique and the O’coeur des délices tea room. Ehret Création offers glass and ceramic creations, as well as white and decorated porcelain. Glass and ceramics are presented as creations, while the porcelain is available in white or decorated versions, giving you a practical comparison of materials and design. Ehret Création is based in a former textile factory built in 1900. The building’s former textile use is thus paired with its present-day use by Ehret Création. If you would like to explore craftsmanship and architectural history together, this is a good place to start in Ranrupt.
A chapel and a necropolis: two historical landmarks
The Chapelle Notre-Dame des Malades stands at the edge of Ranrupt, in the direction of Colroy-la-Roche; it was built shortly after 1861. Alongside its date of construction, its ceiling made entirely of bark draws attention to a distinctive architectural feature. The Nécropole nationale de Ranrupt 1914-1918 is located on Rue du Hagis. The period stated in its name points to a different historical focus from the chapel’s construction date and materials. The chapel is notable for its construction date and design, while the necropolis foregrounds the historical period named in its title.
Hamlets, architecture and the H13 circular trail
Ranrupt and the hamlet of Stampoumont offer some of the finest examples of rural Vosges architecture. Stampoumont and Fonrupt can be visited free of charge and independently. The H13 circular trail runs along the heights above Ranrupt and leads to the hamlet of Fonrupt. Fonrupt is the named destination on the H13 route, while rural architecture is a theme linking Ranrupt and Stampoumont. Fonrupt is therefore mentioned both as a place for an independent visit and as a stop on the route, while Stampoumont is associated with Vosges architecture. As access arrangements may change, check the latest visitor information in advance.
A farm inn near the GR531
The Ferme auberge du Promont is a farm inn in the middle of the forest, near the GR531. It serves a set menu prepared with farm produce; specific menu details may change. If you plan to eat here, check the latest menu information before your visit.
Discover more destinations: Oberschaeffolsheim, Osthoffen, Bischwiller, Wissembourg, Colroy-La-Roche, Niederbronn-Les-Bains, La Wantzenau, Gertwiller.
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