Campsites in Haute-Saône
To make a choice among the 38 campsites in Haute-Saône that welcome you in the department, here is the selection we propose: Camping Les Etangs de Saint Pancras **** located in Betoncourt-Saint-Pancras, it is on the edge of a pond in a forest with direct access to the beach. The campsite La Pierre ** is located in Mélisey, in the forest and close to a leisure centre. Le Lac *** campsite in Rioz is located 200 metres from the lake and a leisure centre.
What to see in Haute-Saône?
The world-famous contemporary Notre-Dame-du-Haut chapel shook up 20th-century religious architecture. Located in Ronchamp, this building was designed by the legendary architect Le Corbusier. A place of important religious celebrations, this chapel invites meditation despite its atypical style composed of a concrete shell and two curved parts that are not in contact, thus allowing the perfect amount of light to penetrate the building. Listed as a Historic Monument, it is a must-see in the Haute-Saône.
Classified as one of the 100 Most Beautiful Places in France, the town of Luxeuil-les-Bains is a spa and the gateway to the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park. The Celts were already fond of the hot springs that gushed out into the open air. The superb 17th century thermal baths, made of pink Vosges sandstone, are listed as a historical monument and still welcome patients who are treated with Luxeuil's trace element-rich waters. As you stroll along, you will see the house of Cardinal Jouffroy and its balcony, the oldest suspended balcony in France, and the Spanish house. Don't forget the religious buildings, the church of Saint-Martin and its monastery, the basilica of Saint-Pierre and its cloister.
The Plateau des Mille Étangs, a nugget of the Ballons de Vosges Regional Nature Park, is a key area for cycling, walking and horse riding. A landscape made up of mills, churches and forests of fir, birch, beech and oak as well as meadows of fern, heather and broom. Although the plateau actually only has 850 ponds (just that!), it is a beautiful, unspoilt natural area with streams and ponds surrounded by greenery which give the area a very pleasant cooling note in the hot season.
Home to several picturesque villages, the Ognon valley is crossed by a river that holds some nice surprises along the way. There is a large amount of flora and fauna, with many migratory birds enjoying the dampness of the valley, as well as lush vegetation on the banks of the river, which creates a relaxing atmosphere throughout the walk. Pretty, picturesque and listed villages are part of the visit, such as Pesmes, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, which has both a remarkable natural heritage and a wealth of history and architecture. Note also that the valley is classified as a Natural Zone of Ecological, Faunistic and Floristic Interest (ZNIEFF) which ensures a visit with significant ecological potential.