Fête de Chaux

Fête de Chaux: conviviality in the heights of the Territoire de Belfort

Chaux (90330) is a commune in the Territoire de Belfort with about 1,200 inhabitants, the Chauxois, located at an altitude between 430 and 600 meters. Bordering the western slope of the Vosges massif and crossed by the famous GR5 hiking trails, the commune enjoys an exceptional natural environment combining coniferous and deciduous forests, meadows, and ponds typical of Franche-Comté.

Every summer, this peaceful commune organizes its popular festival, a festive event that brings together residents and the many passing hikers in a spirit of sharing and conviviality.

Organization and community fabric

The Fête de Chaux is organized by the local Festival Committee with the help of communal associations. The town hall, located at 1 Rue Saint-Martin (tel. 03 84 27 10 30), provides institutional and logistical support. The village hall and the commune's outdoor spaces are the usual setting for the festivities.

The village has an active community fabric that contributes to entertainment throughout the year, including the organization of an annual flea market that attracts collectors and curious people from all over the region.

Festival program

The Fête de Chaux usually takes place over a full day, from afternoon until evening:

• Children's entertainment: outdoor games, nature workshops, discovery of local fauna and flora
• Sports activities: pétanque tournament, team games, guided hike in the surrounding area
• Refreshments and food: barbecues, Franche-Comté cheese specialties, cold drinks served by volunteers
• Friendly meal: a moment of sharing around a communal outdoor meal
• Musical evening: concert or popular ball to extend the celebration under the stars

Chaux, between nature and tradition

The commune of Chaux is a haven of peace between the agglomerations of Belfort and Giromagny. Its landscapes of forests, ponds, and meadows make it a prime destination for hikers who use the marked trails of the GR5 and the equestrian and pedestrian paths that cross its territory. The panoramas of the Alsatian plain on clear days are among the most beautiful in the department.

This environmental quality gives the local festival a special charm: that of a popular gathering in a preserved natural setting, far from the noise of the cities, where one takes the time to enjoy the pure Vosges air and the company of neighbors and friends.

An event that showcases local natural heritage

The Fête de Chaux is also an opportunity to highlight the natural and agricultural riches of the local area: cheeses, forest products, honey from high-altitude meadows. Local producers are regularly involved in the event, helping to anchor the festival in its territory and strengthen short supply chains within the Territoire de Belfort.