Rougemont can be explored through several distinct themes: religious and architectural landmarks, museums with a historical focus, and the Voie Verte and waterside activities. The town is one of the Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. You can choose the focus of your stay according to whether you are primarily interested in history and collections or in trails, forests and waterways.
History and landmark buildings
The Chapelle de Notre-Dame de Montaucivey was built in 1855. An information panel at the chapel helps you take in the panorama visible from this hill. The Croix du bas de la Grande Côte is also part of the area’s religious history: this 16th-century mission cross has been classified as a Monument historique since 1990. Rougemont’s lavoir now serves as an exhibition venue. The Houtau grain hall was renovated in 2020–2021 and now houses, among other things, a cinema and a library. If you are planning to attend a screening or event, check the current programme.
Museums: everyday life and collections
The Musée de la Maison d’Autrefois focuses on the lives of farmers and winegrowers in the late 19th century. The museum is housed in an authentic winegrower’s home; antique furniture, tools and everyday objects illustrate the work of earlier times. It offers a glimpse into daily life and the tools people used. The Musée de Paléontologie Géologie et des Minéraux has a different focus: its collection includes nearly 500 geological and palaeontological items. Together, the museums offer different ways to explore the area, from rural life to geological and palaeontological collections. Check seasonal opening arrangements before visiting the museums.
Voie Verte, forests and water
The Voie Verte de la Vallée de l’Ognon passes through Rougemont, where it has run since July 2020. The route is about ten kilometres long in the Rougemont area and follows a former railway line between Montagney-Servigney and Bonnal. Rougemont also has numerous walking trails and woodland areas popular with walkers. For planning purposes, a named route with two endpoints and a wider choice of trails and forests offer distinct outdoor options. The area on the left bank of the Ognon and along the Le Drigeon stream in Rougemont is suitable for leisure activities such as fishing and canoeing. As local conditions can change, check whether temporary works are affecting the Voie Verte before setting out.
Winegrowing tradition and the Grande Fouille
Rougemont has revived its winegrowing tradition through the « Champ Poté 2000 » association. A look at this tradition complements the account of winegrowers’ lives in the past at the Musée de la Maison d’Autrefois: the museum explores everyday life in the late 19th century, while the association has revived the town’s winegrowing tradition. The Grande Fouille also marks a point in the annual calendar. It is a flea market held on the last Sunday in July, a tradition dating back to 1980. Confirm the specific event date for the year you plan to visit.
When looking for a hotel in Rougemont, you can first decide what you would like your stay to focus on: historic sites and collections, or the Voie Verte, walking trails and waterways.
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