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Franco-American Monument to the Liberation of Fraize (November 1944) A monument commemorating the American soldiers who liberated Fraize at the end of World War II. Located a few dozen meters from the Mandray Pass.

Historic church from 1783 with an imposing bell tower, a spacious nave and a richly decorated choir. Inside you will find an ex-voto painting and a memorial plaque for the defenders of Fraize in 1914. Unfortunately closed.

The Monument des Américains on the Col du Mandray is a memorial erected in 1991 in honour of the American troops involved in the liberation of the Vosges during the Second World War. It was inaugurated by Jean Weber, a former resistance fighter and mayor of Fraize. The monument is a place of annual commemoration, where, among other things, the liberation of Fraize and Plainfaing is celebrated. During these ceremonies, flags are raised, wreaths are laid and testimonies are shared by veterans and relatives.

Nestled in a valley between wooded hills, this peaceful village is a gateway to the Vosges. During the First World War, it was close to the front, which is still visible in the area via bunkers, trenches and memorials. Today, Ban-de-Laveline is a popular base for hikers and cyclists, with routes to the Col d’Hermanpaire, the Spitzemberg and the nature reserve around the Tête de Raves. In the village itself, you will find a sober Église Saint-Laurent, a classic Monument aux Morts, and a peaceful atmosphere that invites you to explore.

The Combrimont town hall stands on the site where the former hamlet of Bonipaire was officially transformed into an independent municipality in 1848. The building is simple in design, in keeping with the rural character of the village, and together with the nearby Calvary cross it forms the symbolic heart of the community.

Originally built in the 12th century, this church was rebuilt and expanded in the 18th century. The square Romanesque bell tower was raised in 1712 and topped with a striking onion-shaped dome, built by Polish carpenters at the initiative of Stanislas Leszczyński, King of Poland and Duke of Lorraine. The church was badly damaged during WWI, but was restored in the 1920s. Inside, you will find stained glass windows by Frères Ott (Strasbourg) and murals in friezes. The church has been protected as a historical monument since 1995.

Historic village in the Vosges Ban-de-Sapt is located on a strategic height in the Vosges and was the scene of fierce fighting during WWI, especially around the côte 627. Today it is a peaceful place with a rich culture of remembrance. The Nécropole nationale de la Fontenelle, original trenches, a panoramic table and a rare steel observation capsule from WWI make the village a unique destination for those who want to combine nature and history.

This granite memorial stone marks the exact location of the Western Front on 18 July 1918, during the final Allied offensives of the First World War. It is part of a series of 118 "Bornes du Front" designed by French sculptor and veteran Paul Moreau-Vauthier. Each stone bears a helmet on a laurel wreath and commemorates fierce fighting at that location. The borne at La Fontenelle commemorates the fierce battle in the Vosges, where French and German troops fought each other for a long time.