A woman wearing a red dress strolls through the cloister of Luxeuil-Les-Bains - Vosges du Sud — ©Cloister of Luxeuil-Les-Bains|Marion Foehn

Heritage walk In Luxeuil-les-Bains

The Luxeuil-les-Bains heritage trail is a journey through the centuries, punctuated by fourteen stages and passing by some of the town’s most important monuments. With its 17 listed buildings, most of which are made of Vosges pink sandstone, Luxeuil is a fascinating architectural treasure trove. Follow the bronze suns inlaid in the ground to make sure you don’t miss a thing. You’re in for an hour and a half of discovery!

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The spa district Between well-being and history

The heart of Luxeuil-les-Bains beats to the rhythm of its thermal waters, renowned since Antiquity for their many curative virtues. The current thermal baths, built in the 18th century, blend a neoclassical style with art deco elements, as evidenced by the many mosaics that adorn the premises. For a cure or simply a moment of relaxation, enjoy the 34°C waters.

Rue Carnot, nicknamed Rue aux 52 Balcons, epitomises the elegance of the spa district. These finely crafted balconies are a reminder of the importance of the foundries in Luxeuil-les-Bains.

Relaxing at the spa

Inside the Luxeuil-les-Bains thermal baths - Vosges du Sud — ©Luxeuil-les-Bains thermal baths|Adrien Michel Architecture

Signage (bronze sun) for the Luxeuil-les-Bains heritage trail - Vosges su Sud — ©Luxeuil-les-Bains heritage trail|Office de Tourisme Luxeuil-les-Bains

Tour des Échevins de Luxeuil-les-Bains - Vosges du Sud — ©Aldermen's Tower |Destination 70

The Echevins Tower, museum and outstanding heritage feature of the spa town of Luxeuil-les-Bains - Vosges du Sud — ©Luxeuil-les-Bains|Etienne Kopp Photographie

View of a house full of character - Discover the heritage of the spa town of Luxeuil-les-Bains along the signposted street circuit - Vosges du Sud — ©Luxeuil-les-Bains|Office de tourisme de Luxeuil-les-Bains

The historic centre: a journey through time

At the end of the rue Carnot, the Tour des Echevins stands proudly. Built in the 15th century and standing 33 metres high, it houses one of the oldest museums in France. Its roof terrace offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and its surroundings.

Don’t miss the Maison du Cardinal Jouffroy, a beautiful Renaissance residence with a 16th-century watchtower. Shaped like an octagonal lantern and adorned with sculpted medallions, it was almost certainly reserved for reading and prayer.

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The Maison François Ier, with its three arcades, is another example of Luxeuil’s rich architectural heritage.

François I House

The abbey quarter In the footsteps of Saint Columban

The town’s history is closely linked to its abbey, founded in the 6th century by the Irish monk Saint Columban. Although the abbey is now a private site, its legacy lives on in the Basilica of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, whose 17th-century organ is a real treasure. Today, the statue of Saint Columban welcomes you at the entrance to the Basilica of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, one of the jewels of which is the double listed 17th century organ.

The 15th-century cloister and the Lace Conservatory, preserving a technique that originated in Luxeuil-les-Bains in the mid-19th century, complete this journey through time.

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A woman takes advantage of the calm in the cloister of Luxeuil-les-Bains Abbey to read a book - Vosges du Sud — ©Abbey cloister|Etienne Kopp Photographie

Diving into the origins De Luxeuil

At the end of the tour, Luxeuil-les-Bains reveals its oldest secrets through its archaeological sites. The &cclesia takes you on a journey through more than 2,000 years of history, revealing 150 sarcophagi. The Gallo-Roman potter’s kiln site bears witness to the flourishing craft industry of ancient Luxovium.