Provenchères-Sur-Fave: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Provenchères-sur-Fave lies at the confluence of the Fave and the Sainte-Catherine stream. The elevation ranges from 661 metres at the northwestern end near the Cimes Argentées to 400 metres along the edge of the Fave. This means that the topographical range of the locality between the higher areas and the riverbank is directly reflected in the place names.

When planning a trip to Provenchères-sur-Fave, you may wish to focus on renting a holiday apartment.

Nature

Provenchères-sur-Fave is located in the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park. Several differently described routes are listed for hiking: The “Les Deux Fosse” hiking trail is a 15.5-kilometre route in the low mountain range. It has 325 metres of elevation gain and is marked as a red circular route.

The “La Roche des Fées” circular hiking trail is an 8-kilometre loop in Provenchères-et-Colroy. It is classified as moderately difficult and has 290 metres of elevation gain. The “Les Chapelles Saint-Gondelbert” hiking trail begins at 67 Grande Rue Mairie in Provenchères-et-Colroy and is designated as a walking trail.

Culture

The Sainte-Catherine Church was built in the 12th century; the first three levels of its tower also date from this period. During a later construction phase, Sainte-Catherine Church received an elevation of the bell tower, a double onion dome with a lantern, and a neoclassical portal.

The Saint Gondelbert Chapel in Provenchères-sur-Fave measures 3 by 4 metres. It consists of a sanctuary that can accommodate only the celebrant and an open porch.

The “bornes frontalières du Traité de Versailles” series is recorded in Provenchères-sur-Fave. It comprises 232 cuboid markers made of Vosges sandstone that mark the Franco-German border of 1870. These markers are part of a collection of 4,056 boundary stones erected between 1871 and 1877.

Other places: Thaon-Les-Vosges, Sercœur, Martigny-Les-Bains, Grandrupt-de-Bains, Aumontzey, Saint-Pierremont, Fremifontaine, Denipaire.

To the higher-level travel overview: Vosges.