Brotte-lès-Ray offers several distinct points of interest to consider when planning a trip: the Chapelle Sainte-Anne showcases religious architecture, the washhouses and fountain tell the story of water in the village, and the former Tacot railway line offers a walking route. Fishing on the Vanon is another activity. When choosing accommodation, you can first consider whether architecture, historic water features, the railway line or fishing will shape your stay.
Chapel and architecture
The Chapelle Sainte-Anne is a 16th-century chapel in the Flamboyant Gothic style. Its notable feature is a wooden rib vault. The term refers to intersecting ribs, which here are made of wood. The style and the construction of the vault are thus two specific features of this building.
Washhouses and water features
An ensemble on Allée des Fontaines includes a stone spring enclosure and a washhouse with two basins. There is also a small open fountain on Allée des Fontaines. The spring enclosure, open fountain and washhouse illustrate different forms of local water culture; at the washhouse, the two basins are its defining architectural feature. The arcaded washhouse on Place de la Fontaine was built in 1844 to plans by the architect Delanne. This offers a point of comparison with the chapel: the description of the chapel focuses on Flamboyant Gothic and a wooden vault, while the washhouses foreground water features and the design of a utilitarian building.
The former Tacot railway line
Two metal bridges built in 1903 on the former Gray–Jussey Tacot railway line are considered municipal engineering structures. The restored former line now serves as a walking trail. The bridges represent the history of engineering, while the restored track offers a walking route. This topic therefore caters to two different interests: historic structures and using the track as a walking trail.
The Vanon: scenery and fishing
The Vanon runs along the edge of Brotte-lès-Ray, where a stone bridge crosses the river. You can fish for pike, trout, chub, roach and other fish species on the Vanon near Brotte-lès-Ray. The bridge draws attention to the landscape and building history, while fishing is a separate activity on the water. If you plan to fish, check the local rules and access options in advance.
Holiday accommodation in Brotte-lès-Ray
Gîte le Cerisier is holiday accommodation for six people in the center of Brotte-lès-Ray; the outdoor pool is shared with the owners. The gîte also has a boules court, an outdoor table tennis table and board games. As seasonal amenities and guest facilities may change, confirm before booking which of the listed facilities will be available during your stay.
Discover more destinations: Beulotte-Saint-Laurent, Vanne, Polaincourt-Et-Clairefontaine, Lure, Lavoncourt, La Roche-Morey, Aillevillers-Et-Lyaumont, Ray-Sur-Saône.
For the broader travel overview: Haute-Saône.
