The best family-friendly hikes and walks in Forêt Communale De Jainvillotte

Beautiful spot by the river with a view of Harreville.

With two large trash cans. Right next to them, you can easily get into the river to cool your feet.

Stable large stepping stones make crossing the river here easy.

This fountain, designed by architect J. Michaux, is adorned with a cast-iron sculpture of Jeanne d'Arc, a copy of the statue by Marie d’Orléans (1813–1839) from the Palace of Versailles. On either side of the main basin, two commemorative plaques bear the names of two municipal councilors: that of the 1870 council, which inaugurated the water supply from the Nota, and that of the 1874 council, when the fountain was first put into operation.

Beautiful mural on two adjoining houses. On one side of the house the national saint Joan of Arc, on the other the silhouette of the village Bazoilles-sur-Meuse.

The church in the center of the village is dedicated to Saint Martin. Originally built in the Middle Ages, it was rebuilt in the 15th century in the Rayonnant Gothic style, incorporating elements of the older church. Over the centuries (particularly in the 16th century), it was remodeled several times. From 1851 to 1853, the architect Abel Mathey designed a projecting bell tower in the Neo-Gothic style.

Unusual: Here, the road runs directly through the stream—cars drive through the water, while pedestrians use the historic stone bridge. A hidden highlight in an idyllic village.

The Lacs de la Folie site in Contrexéville covers 12 hectares of greenery in the heart of the Vosges Plain, as well as: • its free, supervised outdoor swimming pool and grassy solarium, in July and August (Facebook page Piscine de plein air des Lacs de la Folie), (Swimming prohibited in the lakes) • For families, couples, and athletes, or solo, the tour of the lakes is accessible on foot, by bike, with a stroller, or in a wheelchair • It's also the starting point for numerous marked and shaded trails, including the Sentier des Lacs at the Vittel Thermal Park, which is 6 km long and accessible on foot or by bike • its pedal boat and paddleboard rentals with "Pedal'Eau mentalo" • its "Accrofolie" treetop adventure park with courses and zip lines for children and adults (children from 1 m tall) and where you'll also find an escape game • It's also a paradise for Fishing, particularly for carp, trout, tench, roach, and other gudgeon, is available from the banks only (fishing fees per day and per line, collected on site by the fish warden). • The ideal place for a picnic, a drink, an ice cream, or a meal on the terrace overlooking the lakes, and there are also playgrounds for children. • Free parking. Everything you need for a relaxing family time! The Upper Lake Created in 1929, it is elongated, nearly 400 meters long and covers an area of 4.5 hectares. The Lower Lake Created in 1960, it is separated from the former only by a dike through which a road runs. The 200-meter-long straight dam gives it an area of 5.5 hectares.