Plancher-Bas can be explored from two distinct perspectives: fishing stretches with named endpoints and local history dating back to a church built in 1488. There are fishing stretches on the Rahin and the Ruisseau d’Auxelles; the church in Plancher-Bas dates from 1488, and the Desloye paper mill, later known as Terré, was established in 1820. When planning your trip, you can weigh up whether the river and fishing or the history of the village better suits your interests.

Fishing stretches on the Rahin and the Auxelles

There is a 490-metre no-kill stretch for trout and grayling on the Rahin. Its boundaries are precisely specified: it starts at the boundary with Plancher-les-Mines and extends to a point 200 metres downstream of the bridge opposite the entrance to the Reboud factory.

A description of the fishing stretch on the Rahin also names the municipal boundary between Plancher-Bas and Plancher-les-Mines and the locality of Général Brosset as endpoints. On the Ruisseau d’Auxelles, the point where it joins the Rahin serves as a reference point: the described stretch runs from the municipal boundary to this confluence. The fishing stretches are on the Rahin and its tributary, the Ruisseau d’Auxelles.

Fishing regulations can change. So check the rules in force for each stretch before fishing. In no-kill fishing, caught fish are released. Consider whether this way of fishing suits your own approach before choosing this stretch.

Paper-making history at a site with earlier use

The Desloye paper mill, later known as Terré, was established in 1820 on the site of an earlier hemp mill. A three-storey building is documented for 1822.

The paper mill’s production workshop is now in ruins; its condition may change over time.

Church: dedication and building phases

The church in Plancher-Bas is dedicated to Saint Pancras, or Saint-Pancrace in French, and dates from 1488. After a severe fire in 1771, the nave and bell tower were rebuilt the following year.

Another look at the waterways

The Ruisseau du Rupt des Gouttes in Plancher-Bas is covered by a prefectural biotope protection order dated 13 April 2007. The order protects the Ruisseau du Rupt des Gouttes as a biotope; the fishing stretches are on the Rahin and the Ruisseau d’Auxelles.

If you are considering Plancher-Bas as a travel destination, you can weigh your interests against one another: the named stretches and endpoints provide guidance for fishing, while the church, paper mill, and their different periods are at the heart of the local cultural history. Base your hotel search on which of these priorities matters most for your stay.

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For the broader travel overview: Haute-Saône.