Chargey-Lès-Gray offers a range of options for a trip: the Ecoulottes, a marked nature-watching trail, historic buildings, an artisanal brewery and a pump track. The themes range from nature watching to exercise and beer tasting. For your planning, it is helpful to consider these interests separately at first. This lets you decide what you would like to make the focus of your stay, without committing to a fixed itinerary. The historic centre also has numerous old houses that add to the picture of the town’s history.
River and nature watching
The Ecoulottes river runs alongside Chargey-Lès-Gray. A marked circular trail for observing the local fauna and flora has been set up as a specific option for nature enthusiasts. Its purpose is clear: the trail focuses on observing wildlife and plant life, while also combining exercise with observation. If you would like to prioritise nature when planning your trip, the trail is a clear option. The river provides a second connection to the local landscape. You can therefore decide whether to highlight a marked trail for observation or the riverside landscape as the theme of your trip.
Local history and buildings
The church in Chargey-Lès-Gray was rebuilt in the 18th century. The historic centre has numerous old houses. Château-Grillot is a former fortified house dating from the 15th or 16th century. These dates allow for a specific comparison: Château-Grillot dates from the 15th or 16th century, while the church was rebuilt in the 18th century. This distinction is important for understanding the history, since the 18th-century date refers to the rebuilding of the church. The old houses broaden the picture from individual buildings to the historic centre as a whole. This lets you explore architectural history through both specific dates and the historic streetscape.
The large washhouse fountain
The large washhouse fountain is the best-maintained of the local washhouse fountains. Its condition may change, so it is a good idea to check the latest information before your visit.
Exercise on the trail or pump track
The pump track in the André-Fuin area was inaugurated on 28 June 2025; it is also listed in the municipality’s sport and health project. The facility is designed for bicycles, skateboards, roller skates and scooters. This makes its intended use quite different from the nature trail: here, the focus is on various wheeled sports, while the trail is for walking and observing nature. The two options appeal to different interests and can help you decide whether exercise or nature watching should play a greater part in your stay. If you would like to include the pump track in your travel plans, check access in advance.
Beer tasting at La Rente Rouge
A beer tasting is offered at La Rente Rouge in Chargey-Lès-Gray, an artisanal brewery. La Rente Rouge brews beers without additives, fining agents or malt extract. The tasting offers a specific visitor experience, while the brewing methods provide a distinct connection to the art of brewing. If you are interested in brewing, you can consider these aspects separately when planning your trip. Current opening arrangements may change, so check them before your visit.
Discover more destinations: Amblans-Et-Velotte, Conflandey, Froideterre, Héricourt, Plancher-Bas, Cuve, Anchenoncourt, Aillevans
For the regional travel overview: Haute-Saône.
