Buxières-Sous-Les-Côtes: Hiking and Heritage

When planning a stay in Buxières-Sous-Les-Côtes, it is worth first narrowing down the themes that matter to you. Hiking, historic buildings and monuments, Lac de Madine, and local produce offer different starting points. Two marked hiking trails can be compared by length and route; the historical landmarks range from a listed menhir to an open-air place of worship from the First World War. Fruit, fruit juices, and pony rides add further activities to this selection. This lets you plan your trip around specific themes and choose the highlights that appeal to you most.

Hiking on two marked trails

The Circuit de la Damechonne is a 7-kilometre hiking trail marked with green rectangles. The C29 Circuit des 3 Villages is also marked and is 7.2 kilometres long. The routes are close in length, with a difference of 0.2 kilometres. The C29 passes through the areas of the villages of Buxerulles, Buxières, and Woinville in succession. When choosing a route, you can compare its length, markings, and exact course. The green rectangle markers are a practical way to identify the Circuit de la Damechonne; for the C29, the route through three village areas offers an additional point of reference. You can decide whether a particular trail marking or the sequence of villages matters more to you.

Landscape views of Lac de Madine

In relation to Lac de Madine, the C29 Circuit des 3 Villages is described figuratively as the “balcony of the Côtes.” The Chapelle des Bures offers an exceptional view of the lake. This presents two different connections to Lac de Madine: a metaphorical description of the landscape and a specific viewpoint. For your planning, the distinction is clear: the C29 is notable for its figurative description, while the chapel is notable for its view.

Cultural sites and historical periods

The Menhir de “Woinville” has been listed as a historic monument (“monument historique”) since December 7, 2000. La Damechonne is an upright stone about three metres high, known by the name “Dame Schöne.” The two stone monuments are distinguished by different features: for the menhir, its listing status and the exact date are defining details; for La Damechonne, these are its approximate height, upright form, and alternative name.

The Autel allemand is an open-air place of worship established by the German army during the First World War, with an altar from the Neu-Württemberg camp. It is located in the communal forest of Buxières-sous-les-Côtes. The Église Saint-Georges in Buxières-sous-les-Côtes was built in 1847. The dates answer different questions: 1847 is the year the church was built, while December 7, 2000, marks the start of the menhir’s monument listing. This allows the church’s construction history, heritage protection, and the Autel allemand’s connection to the First World War to be considered as distinct historical themes.

Fruit, fruit juices, and pony rides

Ferme LAQUESTE in Buxières-sous-les-Côtes offers fruit and fruit juices from its orchards. Les vergers de Nancerval in Buxières-sous-les-Côtes sells fruit. The difference when comparing products is that LAQUESTE offers fruit juices as well as fruit, while the focus at Les vergers de Nancerval is on selling fruit. Pony rides are available in the commune through Centre équestre Bux-Poney. Confirm the arrangements before your arrival.

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