Beaujeu-Saint-Vallier-Pierrejux-Et-Quitteur offers practical points of interest for planning a trip: a church window in Beaujeu, a town hall and washhouse dating from 1828, the industrial history of the Forge de Beaujeu, and an ecological inventory area in Quitteur. When choosing accommodation, it is worth considering the individual destinations. The forge is on the banks of the Saône, several kilometres north of the village and west of the hamlet of Pierrejux; if it is a focus of your stay, take its location into account when searching.
Church window and history in Beaujeu
The Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption in Beaujeu was classified as a monument historique by decree on 4 December 1913. Its central window has featured the church window donated by Guillaume de Montbard since 1481. Bay 0 depicts the Annunciation and a kneeling donor. Two distinct aspects thus come together at the church: its formal protected status and the detailed history of the imagery and donation of a single window. For those interested in art history, both the subject and the work's particular position are informative.
The Forge de Beaujeu's changing uses
The Forge de Beaujeu was established in 1679 by master blacksmith François Monnois, with the permission of the Marquis d'Hyenne, lord of Beaujeu. It was initially a metallurgical works and a grain mill, later a bean mill, and is now a hydroelectric power station. This sequence gives the site an industrial history that has evolved through several uses. You should check the current use as a hydroelectric power station again before travelling. Its location is also important for planning: the forge is on the banks of the Saône, several kilometres north of the village and west of the hamlet of Pierrejux. Bear this distance in mind when looking for accommodation for a stay focused on this site.
Town hall and washhouse, and medieval castle remains
The town hall and washhouse dates from 1828 and was built to plans by architect Louis Moreau. Its design is influenced by Italian villas. A vaulted washhouse occupies the ground floor; the upper floor contains the council chamber and office. The layout makes the building's different functions clear: the washhouse and municipal rooms are on separate floors. The donjon, the tower of the former castle, is instead a remnant of a fortified castle from the 12th century. The local architectural history thus spans from a medieval castle remnant to a 19th-century municipal building.
Watercourse and landscape in Quitteur
The Bief de Vereux runs through Beaujeu-Saint-Vallier-Pierrejux-Et-Quitteur. Another landscape feature is the “Sur le Grand Creu” terrace in Quitteur: the ZNIEFF 430020271, dated 2025, covers 7.74 hectares there. The terrace is not liable to flooding and has very well-drained acidic sandy soil with pioneer and heat-loving habitats. This distinguishes two different natural features of the commune: the Bief that runs through it and the specifically delineated inventory area on the terrace. Details about the area, soil, and habitats give the landscape description more definition than a general view of the surroundings.
Find accommodation for your trip
Cyclists have a specific accommodation option: on the La Voie Bleue cycling route between Ray-sur-Saône and Gray, Le Domaine des Papillons – Chambres d'hôtes in Beaujeu-Saint-Vallier-Pierrejux-Et-Quitteur is listed as an “Accueil Vélo”-certified accommodation. Check the route listing and availability before travelling. If you are looking for hotels more generally, compare an accommodation's location with the destinations you want to visit. This is especially useful if the forge, with its location on the banks of the Saône, is part of your plans.
Discover more destinations: Plancher-Bas, Lavoncourt, Colombotte, Errevet, Cirey, Faucogney-Et-La-Mer, La Roche-Morey, Scey-Sur-Saône-Et-Saint-Albin
For the broader travel overview: Haute-Saône.
