Traves is a village on the banks of the Saône. It offers a range of options for a stay, including water activities, hiking and traces of its architectural and local history. When planning your trip, you can first decide whether fishing, a hike, a motorboat trip or historic buildings are your priority. The options are not all alike: some are tied to a specific body of water or a named provider, while others describe activities in the village. This makes it easy to tailor your trip to your interests.

Water Activities and Your Stay

Fishing is offered as a water activity in Traves. Fishing for coarse and predatory fish at Étang des Grignons is possible year-round, subject to seasonal restrictions. The 15-hectare body of water is classified as “Eaux Closes”. The difference between the water-based activities is clear: this is fishing at a named body of water, not a motorboat trip.

Domaine Saône Valley offers trips on the Petite Saône in motorboats that do not require a licence. Trips may be available seasonally, so check the dates before planning. There is also a mini-golf course on the Domaine Saône Valley grounds. As facilities may operate under seasonal conditions, it is also advisable to check the current arrangements for this activity.

A campsite has been set up at the foot of the Traves bridge. If you are considering camping as an accommodation option, check locally whether the site is currently operating.

Hikes and a Named Route

Hiking is offered in Traves. The Circuit des pierres percées passes by the pierced stones in Aroz and Traves. This gives you two distinct options to consider: hiking as an activity and a named route that takes in the stones. You can choose between a general walking option and a specific route with a cultural focus.

Church, Maison du Prévôt and Motte

The Church of the Beheading of John the Baptist dates from 1746. It has a Greek cross-shaped floor plan with a central dome. The date places the building in its historical period, while its floor plan and dome offer specific architectural features to focus on when exploring the church.

The Maison du Prévôt in Traves dates from 1617. Alongside the church’s architecture, it is another point of interest in the village’s architectural history. Traces of a feudal motte are also still visible in Traves. These archaeological remains add another dimension to the named buildings: buildings with specific dates and visible traces of a feudal structure offer distinct aspects of the area’s heritage. If you choose Traves for its history, you can explore both its architecture and archaeological remains.

Discover more destinations: Faucogney-Et-La-Mer, Chargey-Lès-Gray, Plancher-Bas, Fretigney-Et-Velloreille, Marnay, Theuley, La Rosière, Errevet

For the regional travel overview: Haute-Saône.