Fête de Lachapelle-sous-Rougemont

The Fête de Lachapelle-sous-Rougemont: The Gateway to Franche-Comté Celebrates

Lachapelle-sous-Rougemont (90360) occupies a unique geographical position: it marks the northeastern border of the Territoire de Belfort and serves as the entry point to the department and Franche-Comté when coming from Alsace via departmental road 83. This commune with a strong identity benefits from a particularly dynamic network of associations that animate the village throughout the year.

A Village with Active Associations

The associations of Lachapelle-sous-Rougemont are the true soul of local community life. Among the recurring events they organize, note the grand flower and vegetable market held annually in May, which attracts many exhibitors and visitors. The summer festival is part of this same logic of promoting social connection and local identity.

These committed volunteers also organize art awareness activities, events in the village square with its majestic lime trees offering welcome shade in summer, Christmas illuminations, and other festivities that mark the rhythm of village life.

The Summer Festival: Program and Activities

The annual Fête de Lachapelle-sous-Rougemont is a complete festive event that takes place over one day, usually in July or August:

• Youth Activities: games and activities for children in the afternoon, with dedicated areas for the youngest
• Sports Activities: pétanque tournament, team games, tournaments between neighboring villages
• Refreshments and Food: grills, sandwiches, cold drinks prepared by volunteers from local associations
• Communal Meal: a friendly gathering around a shared meal, often under the lime trees in the village square
• Musical Evening: concert or DJ in the evening to extend the celebration under the stars

Lachapelle-sous-Rougemont, Between Two Worlds

The commune derives its name from a chapel that once stood beneath the castle of Rougemont. Its position as a crossroads between Alsatian and Franche-Comté influences gives it a unique character in the Territoire de Belfort. The inhabitants, known as Lachapellois, are proud of this dual cultural belonging, which is reflected in their traditions and way of life.

The village boasts remarkable natural heritage with its forests, ponds, and meadows, as well as numerous hiking trails that allow visitors to discover the landscapes of this contact zone between the Vosges and the Alsatian Sundgau.

The Festival as a Community Cement

The Fête de Lachapelle-sous-Rougemont plays an essential social role by allowing residents to reconnect, newcomers to integrate, and associations to promote their activities. It is also an opportunity for the village elders to relive memories of their youth and pass on their love for their commune to the younger generation.