FRANCHE-COMTÉ
BELFORT TERRITORY
The Lion, Historic Fortresses, Festivals & Lakes
Discover the countless charms of France’s smallest department
Belfort Territory welcomes you to its accommodation:
beautiful manor houses,
authentic guesthouses,
traditional holiday cottages
and unique stays.
From Ramparts to Festivals: Welcome to the Land of the Lion
At the crossroads of three countries, France’s smallest department hides great treasures. Between the peaks of the Southern Vosges and the foothills of the Jura, Belfort Territory offers a condensed mix of adventure, culture and history. From urban guesthouses to holiday cottage rentals in the Southern Vosges, every stay promises a unique experience.
A Region Between Three Borders
From the Ballon d’Alsace to the shores of Lake Malsaucy, the region reveals a surprising mosaic of landscapes. The Southern Vosges offer an ideal playground for outdoor sports, whilst Belfort, a city of art and history, pulses to the rhythm of its international festivals.
Accommodation in Belfort Territory: Between City and Nature
- The Citadel and Lion of Belfort, monumental work by Bartholdi
- Vauban fortifications
- The old town with its colourful facades
- The Museum of Modern Art – Maurice Jardot Donation
Culture & Festivals
- Les Eurockéennes, internationally renowned music festival
- FIMU (International University Music Festival)
- Entrevues Festival for cinema lovers
- Mois Givré during the festive season
Regional Flavours
Local gastronomy blends Alsatian, Franche-Comté and Vosges influences:
- Montbéliard Sausage IGP
- Cheeses from Vosges farms
- Local craft beers
- Alsatian specialities
Belfort Territory tells the story of a region where every turn reveals a new surprise: here a mountain trail, there a world-renowned festival, further on a historic fortification. A land of contrasts that deserves time to be discovered.
Rich heritage to explore
- The Citadel and Lion of Belfort, monumental work by Bartholdi
- Vauban fortifications
- The old town with its colourful facades
- The Museum of Modern Art – Maurice Jardot Donation
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Belfort Territory: Events & Activities
Festival Summer Les Eurockéennes transforms the Malsaucy site into an international stage. Swimmers enjoy the lake beaches, cyclists travel along EuroVelo 6. The Citadel presents its living history shows under the summer stars.
Colourful Autumn The Vosges forests blaze with a thousand colours, paradise for photographers and hikers. The Entrevues Festival warms the evenings, whilst farm inns offer their seasonal specialities. The Lion of Belfort stands majestically against an autumn-hued backdrop.
Festive Winter The Ballon d’Alsace dons its white coat, offering its slopes to skiers of all levels. In town, Mois Givré transforms Belfort into a winter village, with its ice rink and Christmas market. Mountain cottages welcome winter sports enthusiasts around their fireplaces.
Musical Spring The city awakens to the sound of FIMU, where young musicians from around the world meet in the streets. The first hikers traverse the flower-filled trails of the Southern Vosges, whilst the terraces of Old Belfort come alive.
Looking for a hidden gem? A great deal?
Venture forth to discover Belfort Territory, a land of history where mountains and heritage meet. From the Lion of Belfort to the Ballon d’Alsace, via the Malsaucy ponds and the fortified villages of the Southern Vosges, discover a characterful region that will enchant you in every season.
Our accommodation in Belfort Territory welcomes you between the Vosges and Jura. Discover our authentic chalets at the foot of the Ballon d’Alsace, our characterful houses in Belfort’s old town, or our traditional cottages nestled in the preserved valleys of the Southern Vosges.
History enthusiasts will be charmed by our guesthouses at the foot of the Lion of Belfort or in the fortified villages.
The local team at vacances-mer-montagnes carefully selects each rental to guarantee you an exceptional stay, whether you’re seeking adventure at the Ballon d’Alsace, the cultural richness of the Lion City, or the tranquillity of the Malsaucy ponds.
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