The Château de Filain was classified as a historic monument by decree dated April 20, 1944. Renting a holiday apartment in Filain can be part of your personal travel planning.
Culture
The Château de Filain has four round towers. In the 16th century, it was extended with a Renaissance-style addition featuring two square towers characteristic of the style of Henry IV. The Petit Château is a fortified complex built in the 16th century and completely redesigned in the 18th century.
In the vicinity of Filain is the Abbaye de Bellevaux, a monastery. The Abbaye Notre-Dame de la Charité is a historic site in the wider region around Filain, as is the Abbaye de Bithaine. The Château de Châtillon-le-Duc, a ruin, is also located in the wider region around Filain.
Landscape
The paths towards Les Monnins and Les Goichots offer unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains and access to dry grasslands where wild orchids grow. Mont Jarroz is a hill in the wider region around Filain.
In Filain stands the Tilleul de Sully, a lime tree believed to be 400 years old and said to have been planted during Sully's time. The Source de la Filaine is located in the village center. Its restored stone surrounds and landscaped area invite visitors to pause and relax.
Leisure
La Guiguite en Folie offers more than 800 m² of covered play areas, as well as mini-golf, a tropical farm, pedal-kart tracks, animals, and play areas.
Sightseeing
On April 20, 2023, the Château de Filain was closed to visitors.
The following local pages also provide further information: Briaucourt, Servance, Rioz, Moffans-et-Vacheresse, Froideterre, Vanne, Fougerolles, Ronchamp.
