Fête d'Auxelles-Haut

The Fête d'Auxelles-Haut: Summer Celebration in the Vosges Highlands

On the mountainside in the southern Vosges, the village of Auxelles-Haut (90200) offers a striking setting for its annual festival. A member of the "communauté de communes des Vosges du Sud," Auxelles-Haut is a village of character that is keen to perpetuate its festive traditions. The Fête d'Auxelles-Haut is the highlight of the social life of this commune, organized every summer by a dedicated festival committee and numerous volunteers.

Entertainment and Camaraderie on the Program

The festive day generally starts in the afternoon with games and entertainment for children: fun races, fete games, and pétanque competitions open to all. Food stalls and the association's refreshment stand allow participants to gather in a relaxed atmosphere. The country meal, carefully prepared by volunteers, is a key moment of conviviality that brings generations together.

A Ball Under the Vosges Stars

The evening concludes with a popular ball or a concert featuring local artists. The altitude of Auxelles-Haut offers cool, starry nights that give the ball a unique atmosphere. Residents from surrounding villages—Auxelles-Bas, Riervescemont, Vescemont—often join their neighbors to enjoy this musical evening in the highlands.

The Christmas Market, Another Village Event

While the summer festival is the main event of the summer, Auxelles-Haut is also known for its Christmas market, a winter tradition that attracts visitors from all over the Territoire de Belfort and neighboring Alsace. This small craft market, organized in the autumn or early December in the village hall, complements the village's festive calendar throughout the year.

Auxelles-Haut, a Flowery and Preserved Village

Auxelles-Haut is renowned for its exceptional natural setting and its preserved rural architecture. The half-timbered houses and orchards bear witness to a living heritage of the Vosges. The local festival is the ideal opportunity for visitors to discover this village of character that hides its attractions well, between fir forests, springs, and panoramas of the Alsatian plain.