The Lion is the symbol of the city of Belfort. All Belfort residents are proud of this pink sandstone colossus. The Citadel and the Lion of Belfort were voted the French people's favorite monument in 2020.
In 1930 the church was listed as Monument historique. In 1952, it was by Pope Pius XII. the title of a Basilica minor awarded. With the creation of the diocese …
The Servance balloon rises to an altitude of 1158 meters. From Plancher-Bas, the ascent extends over 18 kilometers but the most important difference in altitude is concentrated on the last …
The Citadel of Belfort is a historically complex building, reflecting five centuries of fortifications. It was built after the conquest of the city in 1687, replacing a medieval castle that previously stood on this rocky outcrop.
It is a monumental sculpture from 1880 created by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty. Completed in 1880, it is entirely made of red sandstone. The …