A green weekend in Montbéliard
Head for the Franche-Comté region for a relaxing weekend in the heart of nature near Montbéliard. Here are three ideas for free visits less than 30 minutes from the La Vieille Ferme hotel!
Departing from Saint Julien-les-Montbéliard, 20 minutes from the hotel, this pleasant 10 km hike (3h15) will take you to the banks of the Etangs des Princes. This is a real haven of peace in the heart of nature, nestling in the Rupt valley. It's the perfect place for a quiet picnic.
Mandeure, 15 minutes from the hotel, is an ancient Gallo-Roman town, then called Epomanduodurum. It is famous for the remains of its Roman theatre, built between the 1st and 2nd centuries. Its dimensions are impressive: with a diameter of 150 metres, it could hold 15,000 to 18,000 spectators!
In fact, it is the largest theatre in Gaul. Enjoy the view over the towns of Mathay and Mandeure.
In Pierrefontaine-lès-Blamont, a 25-minute drive from the hotel, here's an unusual place! Tante Airie is a legendary character well known to the people of Montbéliard. She is said to look like an elderly lady with white hair but a young face.
This cave, which consists of a small room measuring 1 metre long by 2 metres wide, is said to be his usual place. It is traditional to leave an offering at the entrance to the cave.
Access: start the walk in Blamont, follow the signs to the cave.
Extend your nature experience by staying at La Vieille Ferme. This hotel-restaurant, 10 minutes from Montbéliard, will charm you with its warm, authentic atmosphere. Cosy and intimate, La Vieille Ferme has 26 rooms and two studios. Here, summer is in relaxation mode:
Three outdoor activities near Montbéliard
Hiking at the Etangs des Princes
Departing from Saint Julien-les-Montbéliard, 20 minutes from the hotel, this pleasant 10 km hike (3h15) will take you to the banks of the Etangs des Princes. This is a real haven of peace in the heart of nature, nestling in the Rupt valley. It's the perfect place for a quiet picnic.
Discover ancient remains
Mandeure, 15 minutes from the hotel, is an ancient Gallo-Roman town, then called Epomanduodurum. It is famous for the remains of its Roman theatre, built between the 1st and 2nd centuries. Its dimensions are impressive: with a diameter of 150 metres, it could hold 15,000 to 18,000 spectators!
In fact, it is the largest theatre in Gaul. Enjoy the view over the towns of Mathay and Mandeure.
Cool off in the Grotte de la Tante Airie
In Pierrefontaine-lès-Blamont, a 25-minute drive from the hotel, here's an unusual place! Tante Airie is a legendary character well known to the people of Montbéliard. She is said to look like an elderly lady with white hair but a young face.
This cave, which consists of a small room measuring 1 metre long by 2 metres wide, is said to be his usual place. It is traditional to leave an offering at the entrance to the cave.
Access: start the walk in Blamont, follow the signs to the cave.
Your hotel in Montbéliard
Extend your nature experience by staying at La Vieille Ferme. This hotel-restaurant, 10 minutes from Montbéliard, will charm you with its warm, authentic atmosphere. Cosy and intimate, La Vieille Ferme has 26 rooms and two studios. Here, summer is in relaxation mode:
- Large heated swimming pool
- Petanque court
- Shady garden
- Table tennis
- Breakfast served on the flower-filled terrace
