A family visits Jussey. The mother points to the village church - Vesoul - Val de SaôneA family visits Jussey. The mother points to the village church - Vesoul - Val de Saône
©Jussey |Maxime Naegely

Remarkable towns in Vesoul-Val de Saône

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Discover the authentic charm of the towns and villages in the Vesoul-Val de Saône region. From Cités de Caractère to Stations Vertes, explore these picturesque places and immerse yourself in the history, culture and nature of these treasures of the Haute-Saône, with their remarkable architecture and bucolic landscapes. Let yourself be seduced by the unique atmosphere of our villages of character.

Along the Saône

As you cycle along the Voie Bleue, or sail along the Saône, you’ll be greeted by towns in the distance: the town of Gray, the village of Ray-sur-Saône dominated by its castle, or Scey-sur-Saône and Port-sur-Saône, two towns with a marina, ideal for taking a break and visiting the surrounding area.

A cyclist stops at Scey-sur-Saône, on the Voie Bleue (V50), on the banks of the Saône - Vesoul - Val de SaôneA cyclist stops at Scey-sur-Saône, on the Voie Bleue (V50), on the banks of the Saône - Vesoul - Val de Saône
©The Blue Way|Maxime Naegely
Scey-sur-Saône
Aerial view of the town of Gray - You can see the Saône, a garden planted with trees and the Basilique Notre-Dame de Gray- Vesoul - Val de SaôneAerial view of the town of Gray - You can see the Saône, a garden planted with trees and the church - Vesoul - Val de Saône
©Gray|Maxime Naegely
Gray
Aerial view of the Château de Ray-sur-Saône, the river Saône, the village and the surrounding area - View of the Voie Bleue - Vesoul - Val de SaôneAerial view of the Château de Ray-sur-Saône, the river Saône, the village and the surrounding area - View of the Voie Bleue - Vesoul - Val de Saône
©Château de Ray-sur-Saône|Xavier Spertini
Ray-sur-Saône
Aerial view of Port-sur-Saône. You can see the Saône, boats and Eurosérum - Vesoul - Val de SaôneAerial view of Port-sur-Saône. You can see the Saône, boats and Eurosérum - Vesoul - Val de Saône
©Port-sur-Saône|Maxime Naegely
Port-sur-Saône

 Between nature and heritage

Discover 3 Cités de Caractère, where heritage and nature intermingle.

Aerial view of the town of Faverney - Cité de caractère - Vesoul - Val de SaôneAerial view of the town of Faverney - Cité de caractère - Vesoul - Val de Saône
©Faverney|Maxime Naegely
Faverney
Discover Faverney, a Cité de Caractère in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, with its architectural treasures and peaceful atmosphere. This charming village in Haute-Saône has a rich...
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Panoramic view of the Cité de caractère de Chariez, surrounded by meadows, forests and vineyards - Vesoul-Val de SaônePanoramic view of the Cité de caractère de Chariez, surrounded by meadows, forests and vineyards - Vesoul-Val de Saône
©Chariez|JPh. Hoarau
Chariez
The village of Chariez is close to the town of Vesoul. A former wine-growing village, Chariez has been awarded the “Cité de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté”...
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Lavoir Mircine de Jussey - The washhouse is in bloom - Vesoul - Val de SaôneLavoir Mircine de Jussey - The washhouse is in bloom - Vesoul - Val de Saône
©Jussey |Maxime Naegely
Jussey
Welcome to Jussey, a Cité de Caractère in Burgundy-Franche-Comté that’s sure to surprise you. Situated at the gateway to the Haute-Marne, Jussey is a former medieval...
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City walk

Vesoul town centre, with the bridge over the Durgeon - A work of street art can be seen on the façade of the restaurant la femme du boulanger Vesoul - Val de SaôneVesoul town centre, with the bridge over the Durgeon - A work of street art can be seen on the façade of the restaurant "la femme du boulanger" Vesoul - Val de Saône
©Vesoul|Maxime Naegely
Vesoul
Vesoul is a town that combines heritage, culture and nature, promising a wealth of discoveries. Stroll through its historic centre, admire the unique architecture of its old...
Aerial view of the town of Gray - You can see the Saône, a garden planted with trees and the Basilique Notre-Dame de Gray- Vesoul - Val de SaôneAerial view of the town of Gray - You can see the Saône, a garden planted with trees and the church - Vesoul - Val de Saône
©Gray|Maxime Naegely
Gray
Gray, Cité de Caractère Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, was once one of the most important towns in Haute-Saône. Its rich architectural heritage bears witness to its strategic and...

Castle life

Ray-sur-Saône and Champlitte are essential parts of the Vesoul-Val de Saône destination. What makes them so special? Each has a majestic château, one overlooking the village and silently watching over the Saône, the other in the centre of the town and housing a museum with no fewer than 40 rooms!

Courtyard of the Château-Musée d'Arts et Traditions Populaires de Champlitte - Cité de caractère - Vesoul - Val de SaôneCourtyard of the Château-Musée d'Arts et Traditions Populaires de Champlitte - Cité de caractère - Vesoul - Val de Saône
©Château Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions
Champlitte
Aerial view of the Château de Ray-sur-Saône, the river Saône, the village and the surrounding area - View of the Voie Bleue - Vesoul - Val de SaôneAerial view of the Château de Ray-sur-Saône, the river Saône, the village and the surrounding area - View of the Voie Bleue - Vesoul - Val de Saône
©Château de Ray-sur-Saône|Xavier Spertini
Ray-sur-Saône

Other desires

A man savours a platter of goat's cheese and charcuterie from the chèvrerie des bois pâturés in Servance - Vosges du SudA man savours a platter of goat's cheese and charcuterie from the chèvrerie des bois pâturés in Servance - Vosges du Sud
©Chèvrerie des bois pâturés - Servance|Both Better
Gastronomy
Lavoir Mircine de Jussey - The washhouse is in bloom - Vesoul - Val de SaôneLavoir Mircine de Jussey - The washhouse is in bloom - Vesoul - Val de Saône
©Jussey |Maxime Naegely
Jussey
Panoramic view of the Acorus Water Gardens with ponds, trees and flowers - Vallée de l'OgnonPanoramic view of the Acorus Water Gardens with ponds, trees and flowers - Vallée de l'Ognon
©Acorus Water Gardens |Charlotte Mosca
Ognon Valley
Hikers cross a pontoon bridge over a river in the middle of a forest - Haute-SaôneHikers cross a pontoon bridge over a river in the middle of a forest - Haute-Saône
©Forest walks| Régis Ravegnani
On foot
Potter Patrick Blandin turns clay cups with his hands - Vallée de l'OgnonPotter Patrick Blandin turns clay cups with his hands - Vallée de l'Ognon
©Boult Pottery Workshop |Both Better
Arts, crafts and know-how
Panoramic view of the Cité de caractère de Chariez, surrounded by meadows, forests and vineyards - Vesoul-Val de SaônePanoramic view of the Cité de caractère de Chariez, surrounded by meadows, forests and vineyards - Vesoul-Val de Saône
©Chariez|JPh. Hoarau
Chariez
View of the Cité de Caractère de Pesmes (Plus Beaux Villages de France) from the town ramparts, with the river Ognon and surrounding countryside in the background - Ognon ValleyView of the Cité de Caractère de Pesmes (Plus Beaux Villages de France) from the town ramparts, with the river Ognon and surrounding countryside in the background - Ognon Valley
©Pesmes|BothBetter
Pesmes
Aerial view of the town of Gray - You can see the Saône, a garden planted with trees and the Basilique Notre-Dame de Gray- Vesoul - Val de SaôneAerial view of the town of Gray - You can see the Saône, a garden planted with trees and the church - Vesoul - Val de Saône
©Gray|Maxime Naegely
Gray
Tour of the Château d'Héricourt with a magnificent blue sky - Vosges du SudTour of the Château d'Héricourt with a magnificent blue sky - Vosges du Sud
©Héricourt Castle Tower|Etienne Kopp
Héricourt
A family is in the grounds of Ray-sur-Saône castle. They are discovering the site thanks to the Sigéric - Vesoul - Val de Saône game.A family is in the grounds of Ray-sur-Saône castle. They are discovering the site thanks to the Sigéric - Vesoul - Val de Saône game.
©Château de Ray-sur-Saône|Maxime Naegely
Enjoy
Aerial view of Ray-sur-Saône showing the castle on its rocky outcrop - The Saône is in the foreground, 2 boats are moored - Vesoul - Val de SaôneAerial view of Ray-sur-Saône showing the castle on its rocky outcrop - The Saône is in the foreground, 2 boats are moored - Vesoul - Val de Saône
©Ray-sur-Saône|Maxime Naegely
Vesoul-Val de Saône
View of the river Ognon and the town of Bucey-lès-Gy - Vallée de l'OgnonView of the river Ognon and the town of Bucey-lès-Gy - Vallée de l'Ognon
©Bucey-lès-Gy |Destination 70
Bucey-lès-Gy