Discover Saint-Maurice-Aux-Forges

Saint-Maurice-Aux-Forges brings together a distinct cultural theme and a clear connection to its rivers. The Church of Saint-Maurice is in the village; near Saint-Maurice-Aux-Forges, the Blette flows into the Brême. Other regional themes include fishing stretches and a planned bridleway. The ten kilometres of fishing stretches are in the valley between Sainte-Pôle and Herbéviller; the bridleway presented in April 2025 is planned to pass through five municipalities.

Church of Saint-Maurice: construction history and stained-glass window

The Neo-Gothic Church of Saint-Maurice was built between 1854 and 1856 to plans by the architect Léon Vautrin, replacing an earlier church that had fallen into disrepair. Neo-Gothic architecture revives forms from medieval Gothic. As early as the 13th century, the County of Blâmont had a church built in Saint-Maurice-aux-Forges.

A distinctive detail is the unique stained-glass window depicting Dr. Apollon de Mirebeck.

The village and church are located within a protected Natura 2000 natural area.

The Blette, the Brême and the regional setting

Near Saint-Maurice-Aux-Forges, the Blette flows into the Brême.

Saint-Maurice-Aux-Forges is also located at the foot of the Vosges and near Lac de Pierre-Percée.

Fishing and the bridleway as regional planning themes

The Blette offers ten kilometres of varied fishing stretches in the valley between Sainte-Pôle and Herbéviller. Fish species found there include trout, minnows, roach and chub. The stated length refers to this section of the valley, not to the entire river.

Another planning topic is a new bridleway, presented in April 2025. It is planned to be 38 kilometres long and pass through Saint-Maurice-Aux-Forges, Badonviller, Pexonne, Pierre-Percée and Celles-sur-Plaine. A large loop with two variants is planned. As this information describes a proposed project, check whether the route is now open before making specific riding plans. The 38 kilometres apply to the planned bridleway, while the ten kilometres apply to the fishing stretches in the valley between Sainte-Pôle and Herbéviller. The lengths therefore refer to different activities and sections.

A specifically named place to stay

Gîte rural de la Forge is accommodation classified as a fishing lodge on the banks of the Blette in Saint-Maurice-Aux-Forges. It offers a self-contained house with three bedrooms for six people. These details give you a specific idea of the size of the accommodation; confirm the number of bedrooms and stated capacity before booking.

Church architecture, river connections and regional planning themes each offer a different focus for your trip. Consider whether the church’s construction history, the confluence, fishing in the valley or the planned bridleway is most important to you. This will help you decide whether Saint-Maurice-Aux-Forges suits your interests, before searching for accommodation for your stay.

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