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Nestled in a verdant valley, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges is a charming Vosges town with a rich historical and cultural heritage. Blending conviviality, culture, history, and nature, it appeals to both heritage enthusiasts and lovers of wide-open spaces.

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.

This colourful mural depicts rural life in Plainfaing like a series of postcards. You can see the Vosgean cow by a stream, the rare capercaillie and the red deer, the king of the forest. At the top, a reference is made to the textile industry that was important in the region from the 19th to the 20th century. Modern leisure activities are also discussed: mountain biking, skiing and hiking. At the bottom, a tasty nod to local gastronomy: Munster cheese, kirsch and Lorraine stew. On the left, a tender detail: a tribute to the village nursery school.

Parish church built in 1783 by the locals. It features a soaring bell tower, 19th-century stained-glass windows, and remarkable interior heritage, including a painting of Saint Nicholas by Joseph Augustin. A place of faith and history in the heart of the village.

A simple and moving memorial dedicated to the victims of war. Relocated in 2018 to enhance the village center. A memorial in the heart of Plainfaing.

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.

This short greenway, built on a former railway line, offers a flat course that is perfect for cyclists. It links Anould to Fraize and then continues along a pleasant path to Plainfaing, in the heart of the Meurthe Valley. A peaceful route between nature and the heritage of the Vosges.