Mont-Sous-Vaudrey combines a river, a forest pond with recreational facilities and several historic landmarks. The Cuisance runs through the village; Étang Rouge is in the forest of Mont-Sous-Vaudrey. A digital game starts at the town hall, which is also home to the Salle du Patrimoine. Other highlights include a church with its own building history, an ancient road to the south and the Voie Grévy. Nature and recreation thus sit alongside local history and a green route with historic railway connections.

River and Forest

The Cuisance is a tributary of the Loue and runs through Mont-Sous-Vaudrey. As a tributary, it is part of a larger river system, while its course also passes through the village. Another natural landmark is Étang Rouge in the forest of Mont-Sous-Vaudrey. There is a recreational area here with opportunities for fishing and barbecuing. The two places appeal to different interests: the river runs through Mont-Sous-Vaudrey, while fishing and barbecue facilities are available at the pond. Rules may change; check the regulations for fishing and barbecuing before your visit.

Local History at the Town Hall and Beyond

The Salle du Patrimoine is located in the town hall, where the digital game “Un destin hors des rails” also begins. If you plan to play, check before travelling whether the app and access to the game are available. The town hall is therefore a shared point of reference for both the start of the game and the collection.

The Salle du Patrimoine houses paintings, historical photographs, sculptures, press reports and engravings documenting the history of Mont-Sous-Vaudrey. The collection brings together various forms of historical evidence: visual representations, sculptures and written press reports. The Salle also provides information about two fires that affected the municipality, in 1626 and 1832. These dates span the 17th and 19th centuries.

The church of Mont-Sous-Vaudrey was built in 1838 on the site of the former church and is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. Its location on the former church site adds another aspect of local history to the collection; its dedication identifies its religious significance. To the south, the ancient Roman road Levée de Jules-César separates the territory of Mont-Sous-Vaudrey from that of Villers-les-Bois. These historic landmarks thus range from the church building to a road that separates two territories.

The Voie Grévy and its former railway line

The Voie Grévy is a 19-kilometre greenway between Dole and Mont-Sous-Vaudrey. It follows the former railway line that connected Poligny and Dole. The endpoints refer to two different routes: Dole and Mont-Sous-Vaudrey mark the ends of today’s Voie Grévy, while Poligny and Dole were the endpoints of the historic railway connection. This distinguishes the present-day route from its history without conflating the two.

Choose your stay based on your interests

To decide whether Mont-Sous-Vaudrey is right for your stay, you can weigh nature and recreation, local history and the Voie Grévy as distinct points of interest. Those interested in waterways and recreation by the pond can visit the Cuisance and Étang Rouge; those seeking local history can explore the collection at the town hall, the church and the Levée de Jules-César. The Voie Grévy adds a greenway with a railway connection to these options.

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