Rougemont: Culture, History and Trails

In Rougemont, historic buildings, museums, a brocante and outdoor activities offer different ways to shape your stay. The municipality is one of the Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Whether you are interested in architectural history, ways of life in the past, or trails and waterways, you can easily organise your visit around your travel interests.

Chapel, panorama and historic buildings

The Chapelle de Notre-Dame de Montaucivey was built in 1855. At the chapel, an orientation board helps you identify the features of the panorama visible from the hill. Another historical period comes into view at the Croix du bas de la Grande Côte: the mission cross dates from the 16th century and has been classified as a Monument historique since 1990. The date of its creation and its classification therefore refer to two different historical dates. If you view buildings through the lens of their history, this comparison clearly distinguishes a 19th-century building from an older cross that was designated a historic monument later on.

Everyday places and collections

The Houtau grain hall was renovated in 2020–2021 and now houses, among other things, a cinema and a library. You should check separately to see what programmes are offered there. The lavoir also has a cultural use today: it serves as an exhibition venue. The Musée de la Maison d’Autrefois is housed in an authentic winegrower’s house and depicts the lives of farmers and winegrowers at the end of the 19th century. Old furniture, tools and everyday objects illustrate the work of earlier times. The focus there is on everyday life and work, while the Musée de Paléontologie Géologie et des Minéraux has a natural history focus: its collection includes nearly 500 geological and palaeontological items. Check seasonal visiting options at the museums for your travel dates.

Brocante and winegrowing tradition

La Grande Fouille is a brocante held on the last Sunday in July every year since 1980. If you want to plan your stay around it, confirm the exact date for your travel year. Rougemont has also revived its winegrowing tradition through the « Champ Poté 2000 » association. Together, these two themes offer different insights into the town: the brocante is a recurring event in the annual calendar, while the winegrowing tradition is part of its cultural and agricultural heritage.

Voie Verte, walking trails and waterways

The Voie Verte passes through Rougemont, where this section has been in place since July 2020. In the Rougemont area, the route is about 10 kilometres long and follows a former railway line between Montagney-Servigney and Bonnal. Before setting out, check for any temporary works and local conditions. Rougemont also has numerous walking trails and wooded areas that are popular with walkers. For activities on the water, the area along the left bank of the Ognon and the Le Drigeon stream offers recreational options such as fishing and canoeing. The options therefore differ in their focus: the Voie Verte offers a specific route, while the walking trails, woods and waterways offer other ways to spend time outdoors.

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For the broader travel overview: Doubs.