Landaville brings together two distinct aspects of the village: the architectural history of the Église Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption and Château de Landaville-le-Bas, and the agricultural work at Ferme de Mayval. This offers different ways to plan your trip: visitors interested in historic architectural features will find several clearly dated building phases, while those looking to experience farm life and dairy products can visit during the farm’s scheduled Saturday opening hours. Archaeological finds offer another perspective on the village’s history.
Church and château: distinct building phases
The nave and choir of the Église Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption were rebuilt in 1762. The bell tower of the same church has been a listed monument since 3 March 1926. These dates refer to different structures and events: 1762 marks the rebuilding, while 1926 marks the tower’s protected status. In a church, the nave is the elongated main space; the choir is the liturgically prominent area. This makes it possible to match the historical details to the relevant parts of the church.
Château de Landaville-le-Bas has a different building history: it was rebuilt in the 16th century and, in part, in 1732. After its buildings were partly destroyed in the 19th century, some remains survived. Unlike the descriptions of specific parts of the church, the information about the château covers several stages—rebuilding, later destruction and surviving remains. Those interested in how historic sites have developed can distinguish between these different aspects of their construction and preservation history.
Archaeological traces
Landaville’s archaeological evidence includes several different finds. Numerous bones were uncovered during excavations at the Tumulus de Nassaupré. A polished flint axe was found below the Bois du Côté and in the fields north of Landaville-le-Haut. These accounts differ both in the type of find and in the location given: one is an excavation find at the tumulus, the other a flint axe from the named fields. Together, they add an archaeological dimension to the village’s architectural history.
Farm life and visiting hours
Ferme de Mayval is situated on a grassy hill in Landaville. Montbéliarde cattle graze there, mainly on natural meadows. The farm produces firm-set yoghurts, stirred fruit yoghurts, fresh cheese, and aged soft and pressed cheeses. The farm also offers tours and sales from the farm shop; both take place every Saturday from 16:00 to 18:00. Alongside the historical attractions, this provides a specific time slot for a potential farm visit.
When planning your visit, it is worth keeping the historical dates separate from the farm’s visiting hours: 1762, 1732 and the 19th century relate to the history of construction and destruction; Saturday from 16:00 to 18:00 is the stated time for farm tours and sales. If you plan to visit the farm, check the schedule again before travelling.
Another point to consider when planning is events: Domaine du Feyel offers a four-hectare park for private and business occasions. Check availability and terms before making specific plans, as both may change.
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For the main travel overview: Vosges.
