The origins of Remiremont
The origins of Remiremont date back to the 7th century with the founding of the double monastery on Saint-Mont by Saint Romaric and Saint Amé. The women's abbey quickly grew in importance. However, life on Saint-Mont was very difficult, both meteorologically and religiously. The nuns therefore decided to move down to the valley. And this was only the beginning of the remarkable story of these women, who wielded extraordinary political power, the most powerful in Lorraine.
Follow this splendid epic in the company of one of our guides or with our audio guide.
The abbey quarter and its church
In the beginning, in the 10th century, the nuns built a new abbey around a central church. Sadly, these early buildings were destroyed in a massive fire in the 11th century. The nuns then decided to rebuild the area, but with one difference: they would no longer live together, but each in their own individual house. Thus, the iconic Canonesses' Quarter of Remiremont was born.
Remiremont and its fountains
In the 19th century, a problem arose in Remiremont: How could everyone have access to water and hygiene?
What's better than fountains? Of different shapes and sizes, they were built mainly at the request of Mayor Stanislas Bresson. One of them was even inaugurated by the Duchess of Angoulême, daughter of Marie-Antoinette and Louis XVI.
The fort of Parmont
The Fort du Parmont, located on the massif of the same name, overlooks the town of Remiremont. Built between 1874 and 1876 by General Séré de Rivières, it is part of the defensive line of the Upper Moselle. It served as the last rampart during the Great War of 1914-1918 with one of the most important garrisons in France, the entrenched camp of Épinal.
Abandoned since 1960, the Fort du Parmont Conservation Committee was created in 2006 to rehabilitate the site. Since then, these Vosges volunteers have been working to restore the fort and offer guided tours.
Take the opportunity to also do the Séré de Rivières hike, which is accessible for families.
- From April to the end of August, Sundays at 14:30 pm and 16 pm
- From September to November, Sundays at 15 p.m.
- In July and August, an additional tour is offered at 14:30 pm on Tuesdays (reservations required at the tourist office).
– Lydie
In search of lost animals
The tourist office offers an activity booklet for children. Embark on an adventure with the Brimbelle family in search of lost animals. As a family, explore the history of the town and its monuments through games, riddles, tangrams, and solve our clever puzzles.
Fun and good humor guaranteed!
On sale at the tourist office, at the price of 2€.