Discover a place steeped in history and craftsmanship through an immersive tour that blends industrial heritage with unspoiled nature. This experience invites you to delve into the fascinating world of traditional sawmilling and the workings of an old hydraulic system. With demonstrations, guided tours, and a stroll along the canal, enjoy an enriching experience that will captivate curious visitors of all ages.
Highlights of this tour include an impressive wood-sawing demonstration, where you’ll observe the techniques and methods that have shaped the history of this craft. The guided tour will also allow you to explore the hydraulic system as well as the machinery located in the basement, the true heart of the site’s operations. Permanent and temporary exhibitions round out the experience by shedding fascinating light on the evolution of techniques, local heritage, and the trades of yesteryear.
The experience continues in the heart of nature with a stroll along the canal to discover the surrounding flora and fauna. This peaceful setting offers a pleasant opportunity to observe the site’s natural richness while enjoying an authentic and unspoiled environment. Combining heritage, technology, and nature, this tour offers a complete immersion in a unique setting.
Let yourself be surprised by this original and friendly tour that blends historical discoveries with the natural environment. An ideal outing to learn, observe, and share an enriching experience with family or friends.
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Languages spoken French
From 04.05.2026 to 31.08.2026
Starting at €5
Children under 18: €3
- Guided Tour
Open Monday through Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., except on holidays.
- Sawing Demonstration and an Introduction to Traditional Craftsmanship
- Guided Tour of the Hydraulic Machinery and Exhibits
- Nature walk along the canal to explore the local flora and fauna
Office de Tourisme Intercommunal de Saint-Dié-des-Vosges
The Destination Vosges Portes d'Alsace covers 77 communes! It has 6 Tourist Offices: Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, Corcieux, Fraize, Plainfaing, Senones and Raon l'Étape. Discover our Destination with its unique and varied landscapes, follow in the footsteps of our great figures, breathe in the pure mountain air, learn about local know-how, savour our traditional delicacies... To explore the Vosges Portes d'Alsace is to discover a source of history, a land of authenticity, a quest for meaning, a concentrate of nature and, above all, a treasure trove!
88100 SAINT DIE DES VOSGES
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Valeurs Parc Naturel Régional
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Accueil Vélo
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Camping qualité
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