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85 mm of rain in 12 hours, this has a strong impact on the Côney valley.

The Fontenoy-le-Château monitoring station measured a height of 2.94 m of water, where the level is usually less than 50 cm. Moreover, the record flood of 2011 was exceeded by more than 30 cm. Currently, the city is flooded and our thoughts are with all the people affected.

At the Manufacture, it was mainly the donkeys and horses that had to be moved to higher ground because their fields were flooded.

In short, a lot of water... but fortunately no damage at this stage!

On the occasion of Act XVII of the bicentenary of Julie-Victoire Daubié and the European Heritage Days - Matrimoine, discover the Vosges Canal through the life of Julie-Victoire Daubié, Vosges native and the first female baccalaureate holder in France.

TWO FREE EVENTS:

1/ A BIKE RIDE (Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.): with two routes (one completely secure for families and the second more extensive for athletes), this bike ride allows you to explore the Vôge region, the birthplace and home of Julie-Victoire.

2/ A CONCERT IN THE CHAPEL (Saturday at 8 p.m.): under the direction of Stéphanie Egret and to the sound of the piano, the Splenda Voce choir performs a repertoire mixing harmonized traditional song, baroque, classical or romantic music and contemporary works.

TWO CONCERTS, TWO ATMOSPHERES for all tastes and both… for the same price: nothing!

It is the festive event of the year commemorating the bicentenary (1824-2024) of the birth, at the Manufacture Royale, of Julie-Victoire Daubié , the first female "bachelor" in France.

At 4 p.m., Jan VANEK, the virtuoso guitarist and multi-instrumentalist from all four corners of the world, and his ensemble "Les Cordes Désencordées" return, this year on the theme of the bicentenary of Julie Victoire Daubié.

At 8 p.m., ""Vosges Rock"" evening with two groups:

• MOHO: ""the mixture of Rock, fir and Vosges cow""!
• TRIBUN "": effective riffs, a bass that grooves on a rhythm that hits"!

Before each concert, a free visit of the premises is recommended: exhibition on the history of the Royal Factory and the life of the first female graduate of France, exhibition of famous women of the Vosges, Chapel, park with remarkable trees, etc.

--> Refreshments and catering on site from 6:30 p.m.

On August 25, the town of Fontenoy-le-Château, with the associations "Les Amis du Vieux Fontenoy", "Les Amis de la Manufacture Royale de Bains" and "le Village de l'Écrit" as well as the media library, joined forces to offer to retrace in one day the life of Julie-Victoire Daubié, in four stages: from her birth to her death, through her work in her time, and ending with an evocation of the journeys of women in education.

BIRTH: Royal Baths Factory

10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Ecumenical celebration in the Chapel of the Royal Baths Factory

The LIFE of Julie Victoire: the Dictation

2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Dictation for adults / Fresco for children at the town hall of Fontenoy-le-Châteauorganized by the Fontenoy-le-Château Media Library

The BURIAL: Fontenoy-le-Château

4:15 p.m. Inauguration of the tomb renovated by the municipality

And since then… WOMEN's journey on education

5 p.m. Discovery of the "Women's Trail" with the panels offered by the Association le Village de l'Écrit

5:45 p.m. Dictation Prize Giving at the Town Hall

6 p.m. Moment of conviviality offered by the commune of Fontenoy

The Friends of the Royal Manufacture of Bains association invites you to come and discover around fifteen artists and their works, on the occasion of the 2nd Artists' Meetings of the Royal Manufacture of Bains.

This event is part of the year of national commemoration of the bicentenary of the birth at the Manufacture Royale de Bains and the 150th anniversary of the death in Fontenoy-le-Château of Julie-Victoire DAUBIÉ, France's first "bachelor".

Every day – Artist exhibitions with entertainment (11am-6pm)

Highlights:

• Thursday 15/8 – Opening (4 p.m.) – Concert of Byzantine chants (5 p.m.)
• Saturday 17/8 – Demonstration in sacred art (2-5 p.m.) and Nocturne: dinner hosted by the artists (6:30 p.m. -10 p.m.)
• Sunday 18/8 – Gestured Tale (3 p.m.) by Julie Babaammi-De Sousa ""The Hidden History of Women. Who Would We Have Become, If We Had Known""

The year of national commemoration of the bicentenary of the illustrious Vosges Julie-Victoire DAUBIÉ , France's first ""Bachelor"", inspired two women of our time, the storyteller Nicole DOCIN-JULIEN and the cellist Olivia GAY.

This Saturday, August 3, they will explore the wooded grounds of the Manufacture Royale de Bains, where Julie-Victoire was born in 1824, offering us ""two unique echoes"".

- at 4:00 p.m.: ""JULIE-VICTOIRE AT THE MIRROR OF STORYTALE"": With the storyteller   Nicole DOCIN-JULIEN

- at 8:00 p.m.: ""LE SILENCE DE LA FORÊT"" with cellist Olivia GAY, accompanied on the piano by Aurélien PONTIER

- Free stories and concert / possibility of catering on site

For a week, the filming of Pascal Elbé's film stops at the Manufacture Royale de Bains 👍

After Indigènes , Les Combattantes and De Gaulle, the beginning , we welcome the film La Bonne Etoile with Audrey Lamy, Zabou, Benoît Poelvoorde and many other actors.

Costumes, makeup, sets... more than fifty people are also working on the success of the film, which you will be able to see at the cinema in 2025.

On Saturday June 29, Julie Victoire offers you plays with Romane Kraemer at 5 p.m. (Celle qui sais) then Valérie Bochenek and Jean-Louis Debré at 8 p.m. (These women who awakened France).

These two plays will evoke, each in their own way, women who have shaken up conservatism and moved the lines. They invite us to reflect on the place of women in History and in the world today.

Useful information

- Joint ticket for both shows: Epinal Tourisme reservation

- Normal rate: €35/p – Support rate: €50/p – Reduced rate: €15/p

- Catering on site: single menu at €12 (to be purchased with tickets)

In 2024, the anticipated written French baccalaureate test took place on June 14. This is the date chosen by the bicentenary partners to offer a festive day in tribute to Julie Victoire with the presence of all those involved, elected officials and, in video, the Minister of National Education and Youth of France , Nicole BELLOUBET.

This day was an opportunity to host a public speaking competition in partnership with the Rotary Club of Remiremont. Bravo to the high school students who carried Julie-Victoire's speech loud and clear, imagining her entry into the Pantheon.

Julie-Victoire herself was on the platform (in the form of a hologram) , to challenge us, as her 19th century writings remain blatantly relevant today.

Finally, the afternoon was also the opportunity to inaugurate the work "La Femme face au vent" by the Vosges artist Francis Pierre , which perfectly illustrates the long road and the obstacles in strengthening rights. women.

(Next bicentennial event on June 29 with plays)

The Manufacture Royale de Bains had the pleasure of welcoming Sabrina and Anthony for their wedding.

For a weekend, the Coal Hall was transformed into a reception room for family and friends. When Brittany joins forces with the Vosges, everyone rejoices.

We wish them lots of happiness!!!

On the occasion of the bicentenary of Julie Victoire Daubié, the Manufacture Royale welcomes the artist FOSR . This street artist, originally from Bains-les-Bains, returns to the Vosges with his spray paint, after creations in Courchevel, Italy, Bavaria...

During the Pentecost weekend, he plans to create a work in homage to Julie Victoire and her life, based on the only known portrait of the first high school graduate in France.

Maxime (FOSR) welcomes you on May 18, 19 and 20 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. You will discover him painting and you will be able to discuss with the artist his techniques and his sources of inspiration.

This weekend will also be an opportunity to discover in detail the life of Julie Victoire Daubié. Véronique André Durupt , who has just published an ""enlarged"" version of her biography, will be present at the Chapelle de la Manufacture this Saturday at 5 p.m. for a conference on the life and work of this exceptional Vosges native.

More information: www.julievictoiredaubie.fr

On the occasion of the bicentenary of her birth, Julie Victoire Daubié invites Suzanne Noël (1878-1954) to the Manufacture Royale de Bains.

Her grand-godson, François Denoncin will come to present this medical doctor, who was a pioneer in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.

Come discover the exhibition and take part in the conference which is held in the Chapelle de la Manufacture on April 27 at 3 p.m. (free entry).

More information: www.julievictoiredaubie.fr

This Saturday, April 13, around sixty cyclists came to discover the new Rando-vélo created in tribute to Julie Victoire Daubié, the first high school graduate in France.

Two routes of 9 and 20 km connect her place of birth (Manufacture Royale de Bains) and the town of Fontenoy-le-Château where she spent a large part of her life and where she is buried.

The Rando-vélo was officially launched in the presence of elected officials from La Vôge-les-Bains and Fontenoy-le-Château and thanks to the Remiremont cycle touring club - RCPA - for opening the route.

This Tuesday, March 26, 2024, students from the Julie Victoire Daubié college in Vôge-les-Bains came to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of Julie Victoire, at the Manufacture Royale de Bains, where she was born on March 26, 1824.

Surrounded by specialists from the first baccalaureate, the college students discovered her birthplace, her life and her many fights for education and women's rights.

After sharing a birthday cake and celebrating the bicentenary in song, they left with their "I am Julie, it's my Victory" badge, determined to continue the fights of this illustrious Vosges woman.

This Saturday, the Manufacture Royale de Bains hosted a conference-debate as part of the bicentenary of the birth of Julie Victoire Daubié.

Around fifty people came to listen to Alixe Sylvestre , novelist and Erckmann-Chatrian Prize winner 2023 ( Le Gars de la Combe at ETT), Hélène Parisot , Vosges historian and short story writer and winner of the Plume de Vair Prize 2023 ( Les Chuchotantes at Liralest) and Eric Scherrer , activist for the cause of women (CIDFF des Vosges). They debated with journalist Sabine Lesur on the theme "Being born in the Pays d'Epinal, land of inspiration and creation".

The debates were fascinating and the conference ended with a signing session to which was added Véronique André-Durupt , who is publishing this year an "enhanced" version of Julie Victoire Daubié's biography.

See you next weekend of April 13 and 14 for the next bicentenary event: julievictoiredaubie.fr

Like Julie Victoire Daubié, the first high school graduate in France, many personalities were born in the Pays d'Épinal.

To celebrate the bicentenary of his birth (March 26, 1824), come and chat with Alixe Sylvestre , novelist and winner of the 2023 Erckmann-Chatrian Prize ( Le Gars de la Combe at ETT), Hélène Parisot , Vosges historian and short story writer and winner of the Plume de Vair Prize 2023 ( Les Chuchotantes at Liralest) and Eric Scherrer , activist for the cause of women (CIDFF des Vosges) who will debate with journalist Sabine Lesur.

The two writers will discuss in turn their strong connection with the territory, how it built and shaped them, and above all influenced them in their writings. It will inevitably be about women, women of today but also women of yesterday, with the portraits painted in their works. And their sometimes intense and heavy links with their land, the Vosges. And at the same time their difficult quest towards emancipation and independence. Both economic, returning us to the fight of Julie Victoire Daubié who wrote on "" The poor woman in the 19th century "" and psychological. Eric Scherrer, very involved in the defense of the rights of women and families (CIDFF) will bring both his expertise and also his perspective as a man engaged in this difficult fight.

This exchange will be followed by a signing session. FREE ENTRANCE.

Meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Chapel of the Manufacture Royale de Bains - La Vôge-les-Bains. For those interested in visiting the site, meet at 4 p.m.

Last weekend, the Manufacture Royale de Bains welcomed the firefighters of La Vôge-les-Bains for a full-scale exercise.

Two sensitive situations are on the agenda: the fire at the Chapel and the fall of a hiker into the cooler...

Bravo to the 2 teams who mobilized alternately to save the victims and put out the fire.

Thank you to Lieutenant Mickael Frémiot and his teams for this identification of the estate and the water points which, we hope, will not be necessary to preserve this remarkable historical heritage.

This Friday, March 8, on the occasion of International Women's Rights Day, the Friends of the Manufacture Royale de Bains and La Poste unveiled the new stamp bearing the image of Julie Victoire Daubié.

The Sub-Prefect Thomas Kupisz and the Deputy Jean-Jacques Gaultier launched, with Christine Devallois, the commemoration of the bicentenary of the birth of the first Bachelor of France, in the presence of numerous elected officials and more than 70 people.

After the stamp, Julie Victoire will be in the spotlight throughout 2024 with numerous events. You can find all the events on www.julievictoiredaubie.fr .

Relive the event with France 3 and Vosges Télévision .

The launch of the commemoration of the bicentenary of the birth of Julie Victoire Daubié, the first Bachelor of France, will take place this Friday March 8, 2024, on the occasion of International Women's Rights Day, at the Manufacture Royale de Bains where Julie Victoire was born on March 26, 1824.

In the presence of the Prefect of Vosges as well as Vosges elected officials and parliamentarians, La Poste will launch a preview of a stamp engraved in tribute to Julie Victoire Daubié, with the establishment of a temporary post office for the first day of issue (with invitation from philatelic clubs).

This day will also be an opportunity to discover:

• the new exhibition "Julie Victoire", prepared by the association of Friends of the Manufacture Royale de Bains,

• The new exhibition "Women's rights over time - Portraits of Vosges women" proposed by the Departmental Archives of Vosges,

• The updated biography of Julie Victoire Daubié, in the presence of Véronique ANDRÉ-DURUPT, biographer and descendant of the Daubié family.

The regional and national press is also invited to discover all the events planned as part of the bicentenary and the dedicated website:

www.julievictoiredaubie.fr

PROGRAM for March 8:

9 a.m.: Opening of the Post Office ""First day""

10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: Dedication of the new biography of Julie Victoire Daubié by Véronique André-Durupt, Friends of Vieux Fontenoy

2:30 p.m.: Official opening of the bicentenary commemoration by Ms. Valérie Michel-Moreaux, Prefect of the Vosges

3:30 p.m.: Visit to the Manufacture and the Maison des Illustres

5 p.m.: Closing of the temporary Post Office

The "First Day" Post Office will be open again on Saturday March 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Manufacture Royale de Bains

NEW - From March 1st La P'tite pause de La Manufacture is getting a makeover!!!

From Wednesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fred - the new Chef - welcomes you. Daily menus, tartes flambées, homemade desserts... you will find something to eat while enjoying the magnificent setting of the Manufacture Royale.

You can also have a coffee or enjoy a slice of pie, while coming to buy your bread.

For any information or reservation, 03 29 30 76 32 (tables indoors or on the terrace).

On the occasion of International Women's Rights Day, the Manufacture Royale de Bains is joining forces with La Poste to pay tribute to Julie Victoire Daubié, France's first high school graduate who was born on the estate (1824-1874) .

For the bicentenary of his birth, a dedicated stamp will be on sale in preview on Friday March 8 and Saturday March 9 at the Manufacture Royale (La Vôge-les-Bains) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with "first day" stamp).

Whether you are an experienced philatelist or simply interested in the life and work of Julie Victoire, you will also be able to discover her biography (with dedication by Véronique André-Durupt - 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). This Vosges native has lived her entire life leading a fierce fight for the emancipation of women and equality between women and men.

This day of March 8 will be the launch of the bicentenary year (1824-2024) , with numerous activities offered by the Association of Friends of the Manufacture Royale de Bains.

More information: www.julievictoiredaubie.fr

The year 2023 at the Manufacture Royale de Bains was marked by numerous events organized as part of the 290th anniversary of the estate (guided tours, concerts, artist exhibitions, screening of Les Combattantes, sound & light, etc.). A big THANK YOU to all the volunteers of the Association of Friends of the Manufacture as well as to our partners.

At the same time, we have continued to improve your reception conditions in our gîtes and guest rooms, with numerous works and the arrival of very high speed.

We are already projected towards 2024 with the preparation of the Bicentenary of the birth of Julie-Victoire Daubié, 1st Bachelor of France who was born on the estate (calendar of events available in January)

We hope to welcome you again and wish you, until then, an excellent holiday season.

See you soon

Sophie & Frédéric

This Wednesday, October 11, 2023, the Chez Risson le hérisson association, which works to protect hedgehogs, is releasing hedgehogs in the park of the Manufacture Royale de Bains!

Since 2019, Chez Risson le hérisson has been working to care for and rehabilitate injured hedgehogs in the Vosges, while actively engaging in protecting the environment and raising awareness of the preservation of the species. These approaches are in line with Manufacture Royale's commitment to the environment and the protection of biodiversity . Welcoming these hedgehogs is therefore a joy for all the inhabitants of the estate!

In this dynamic of development in favor of the protection and regeneration of biodiversity, a participatory orchard is also in preparation in the Manufacture park , in which each tree is sponsored by a lover of the site.

Do not hesitate to contact us, if you are interested 👍

This Saturday, September 30, the Manufacture Royale de Bains is honored to host the first concert of the 2023-2024 season of the Ensemble Orchestral Épinal la belle image: ""Passion Rameau"".

To mark the 290th anniversary of the Manufacture, the orchestra will perform the masterpieces of Jean-Philippe Rameau, distinguished composer of the 18th century. The musicians will notably perform Hippolyte et Aricie , created in 1733, the year the Manufacture was created!

Chef Valentin Tournet and Haut-contre David Tricou will accompany the orchestra made up of 28 musicians, to offer you a majestic concert in a historic setting: the former Coal Hall of the Manufacture.

The Association of Friends of the Manufacture Royale de Bains will be pleased to welcome you with pies and drinks from 7 p.m.

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Saturday October 30, 8 p.m.

Reservations on www.tourisme-epinal.com or on site 30 minutes before the concert

Prices: adult €10, reduced rate €5, under 12s free

This Saturday, September 23, the Manufacture Royale de Bains offers you a SONS & LIGHTS on the east facade of the 1733 Château.

This is the ""Micro-Folie"" system that the Épinal Urban Community is deploying at the Manufacture from September 15 to October 1, in order to make culture accessible to everyone in the Vôge-les-Bains region.

Don't hesitate to stop by the site to discover the many activities offered to schools and the general public (Wednesday to Sunday from 2 p.m.).

Thanks to Maxime, Thibault and Jean-Nicolas for the show they are preparing for us!!!!

To mark the 290th anniversary of the Manufacture Royale de Bains, the Chapelle clock has been working again since the beginning of September!!!

The Gradoux company intervened to put the 2 dials and the bell ringing back into service. Thanks to Dominique for this quick and efficient repair.

For the peace of mind of tenants, vacationers and spa guests, Frédéric added a control system which allows the bell to be blocked during the night. It is therefore from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. that you can enjoy the ringtones. No more excuses for being late for the aperitif...

At the end of August, the Institute of Geographic and Forestry Information (IGN) visited the Manufacture Royale. One of its missions is to map France's forests and analyze their condition.

Each year, around 15,000 inventory points (plots of forest land with a radius of 25 meters) are drawn at random for analysis. In 2023, one of these places is located just behind the Maison des Illustres where Julie-Victoire Daubié, 1st baccalaureate in France, was born!

The inventoryists measure the circumference and height of the trees, calculate their age and growth rate and analyze the composition of the soil: it was an opportunity to discover this profession and the different techniques used!

Thanks to Quentin and Alexis and see you in 5 years to follow the evolution of this little corner of the forest!!!

On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, the Manufacture Royale de Bains invites you to discover its historical heritage in a new light: cinema .

Since the early 2000s, this former 18th century industrial site has indeed been the setting for the filming of several films and series and has hosted many actresses and actors.
During a visit, we invite you to ( re)discover this emblematic place from the angle of the cameras and shots that you will find, for example, in the film Indigènes or in the series Les Combattantes .

It is this series which traces the fight of 4 women during the First World War that we will be honoring on Saturday, September 16 in the evening. In partnership with the Community of Agglomeration of Epinal and with the kind authorization of TF1, you will be able to watch the first two episodes of the series (currently on Netflix).

A giant screen installed in the former Coal Hall will take you back to 1914 with the Manufacture site transformed, for the occasion, into a Dewitt truck factory, led by force of circumstance by Caroline Dewitt played by singer and actress Sofia Essaidi.

On the program for September 16 and 17:

- free visit of the estate from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

- "cinematic" guided tour of the Manufacture Royale (€7 / adult, free for children): Saturday at 5.30 p.m. and Sunday at 2.30 p.m.

- screening of the first 2 episodes of the Les Combattantes series (free): Saturday at 8 p.m.

- pies, drinks and popcorn offered on Saturday from 7 p.m.

The first edition of the Rencontres d'Artistes organized from August 12 to 15, 2023 by the Manufacture Royale de Bains was a great success!

Several hundred people came to meet the eleven exhibited artists. Very lively, these meetings allowed the artists to interact with a curious and interested public.

Among the events organized, live blacksmithing and painting demonstrations allowed the public to learn more about the different arts practiced by the artists. Photographs, paintings and metal sculptures also had the opportunity to be acquired throughout the weekend and during the 1st Nocturne des Artistes on August 14th. For this evening, about sixty people came to share a dinner, listen to the artists present a particular work and leave with their favorites.

The Association of Friends of the Manufacture Royale de Bains warmly thanks the artists who contributed to this event:Stéphanie Robert, photogrammer; Anne-Marie Pampiglione, watercolourist; Coriander, painter; Alexis Boileau, pastel artist; Jerry Barford, metal sculptor; Martine Bihr, photographer; Soran Ahmed and his son Assa, painters; Soriya Chrétien and Amande Grécourt, art students; Francis Pierre, sculptor and blacksmith; Muriel Giancippoli, photographer.

At the unanimous request of the artists and the public, the Association of Friends of the Manufacture is pleased to invite you to the 2nd Meetings of Artists of the Manufacture Royale de Bains which will take place next year on the weekend of August 15 .

They will be part of a year 2024 which will be marked by the bicentenary of the birth of Julie-Victoire Daubié, first graduate in France and who was born at the Manufacture Royale.

Monday, August 14 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., come and meet the artists who are exhibiting at Vôge-les-Bains on the occasion of the 1st Nocturne des Artistes of the Manufacture Royale de Bains.

During the evening, each artist will present one of their works to you, which will then be sold to the highest bidder. At the same time, you can enjoy a dinner/barbecue and discover the specialty of the estate: Le p'tit gourmand.

Painters, sculptors and photographers will be happy to share their art with you in a magnificent setting, listed as a Historic Monument.

If you arrive in the afternoon, you can enjoy painting and blacksmithing demonstrations or simply stroll around the estate and discover remarkable trees.

1st Meetings of Artists of the Manufacture Royale de Bains

- August 12 to 15, 2023 -

On the occasion of the 290th anniversary of the estate, the association of Friends of the Manufacture Royale de Bains -AAMRB- invites you to participate in the 1st Artists' Meetings of the Manufacture Royale de Bains from August 12 to 15, in partnership with the Association Le Balcon de Fontenoy-le-Château. On this occasion, come and meet painters, photographers and sculptors , in a magnificent setting listed as a Historic Monument.

For 4 days, the artists will present their art to you and will detail their journey and their works, which you can acquire. They will welcome you daily from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

In this festive setting, you will also have the opportunity to discover the history of the Manufacture Royale and visit the exhibition, the Chapel and the park with remarkable trees. You can of course stop at La P'tite Pausefor a drink, a piece of pie or snacks.

On August 14, the AAMRB offers you its 1st Nocturne des Artistes. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., each artist will detail one of his works, which will then be put up for sale for his benefit. At the same time, you can enjoy a convivial dinner/barbecue with the association's artists and volunteers.

The Artists 2023 (in alphabetical order):

• Soran Ahmed and his son Assa (painters)
• Jerry Barford (metal sculptor)
• Martine Bihr (photographer)
• Alexis Boileau (pastellist)
• Soriya Chretien (art student)
• Coriander (painter)
• Muriel Giancippoli (photographer)
• Amande Grécourt (art student)
• Anne-Marie Pampiglione (painter)
• Francis Pierre (sculptor, art blacksmith)
• Stephanie Robert (photogrammist)
• Vanessa Sanchez (painter)

On the occasion of the 290th anniversary of the estate, the association of Friends of the Manufacture Royale de Bains -AAMRB- is initiating the 1st Meetings of Artists of the Manufacture Royale de Bains from August 12 to 15. On this occasion, it invites you to come and exhibit your works and express your know-how , in a magnificent setting listed as a Historic Monument.

The Manufacture Royale de Bains is a former tinsmithery founded in 1733. It is located in the Côney valley, the river from which it drew its hydraulic power. The surrounding forests provided him with the wood and coal necessary for his activities, in particular that of the forges. At its height, it provided ⅔ of the tinplate of France useful for the manufacture of household utensils (pans, basins, etc.), tools as well as ship hulls. It employed more than 800 people.

These 1st Meetings are part of the association's motto ""Non solum in memoriam, sed etiam in spem"", borrowed from the historian Jules Michelet, and they aim to magnify the heritage of the Manufacture with contemporary works.

For 4 days, the AAMRB thus offers artists (known or less known) a showcase for presenting their art and selling their works in an atmosphere conducive to the animation of the Manufacture Royale estate, while preserving the historical spirit of the place.

In this festive setting, there will be the possibility for the public and the artists to sit in the bar and snacks.

To apply, please send a mini-CV and an extract of your works to the following address: manufacture-royale@orange.fr , specifying the surfaces/volumes you would like to have (applications close on August 3, 2023) .

To select the participants, the association will be sensitive to the artistic proposals and the associated animations.

Exhibition place :

• Indoors, in the former coal hall (300 m2 - up to 10m high)
• Outside, several lawns near the room as well as a park with remarkable trees
• Installation of the works on Friday August 11, 2023 from 9 a.m. - Dismantling on August 16 morning

Reception of artists :

Participation in these 1st Artists' Meetings is free with the provision of space and publicity for the event.Moreover, the AAMRB does not have specific funding to pay for the visit of young artists who will finance themselves on the benefit of their presence (sales, publicity). A summary catalog of artists will be produced and distributed. Those who wish can be accommodated free of charge in one of the Manufacture Royale lodgings (up to 15 places) in order to be present on site and in contact with the public (meals remain the responsibility of the participants).

On request, volunteers from the association can help set up allocated spaces, identified on site and referenced on a map.

Special event :

A dinner/barbecue evening will be offered to the public on August 14 with the possibility of light effects and projections on the walls of the factory.

Contacts: AAMRB President: Joseph Kleinpeter

On site: Frédéric Bouvier

(prior visit to the estate: possible every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

The Manufacture Royale is hosting the RésoNuances festival this Thursday, July 20 for an open-air concert (8 p.m. to 10 p.m.).

Come and discover the captivating voice of Aziz Sahmaoui magnified by the strings of Eric Longsworth's cello in the midst of birdsong.

To complete your evening, the Association of Friends of the Manufacture Royale de Bains offers you a guided tour of the estate's remarkable trees (5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.). Pierre Cuny, member of the French society of arboriculture will accompany you to discover century-old trees: Ginkgo biloba, Virginia Tulip tree, Twisted beech...

You can also enjoy a short culinary break (6:30-8:00 p.m.) before the concert with a barbecue dinner that will complete the awakening of your senses!!!

Virtual tour of the tortillard beech in 360 °

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On June 18, 1733, Duchess Élisabeth-Charlotte, regent of the Duchy of Lorraine, authorized the creation of a tinsmithery in the Côney valley, for the benefit of the brothers Jean-François and Claude Coster and their associates Georges Puton and Jean-Baptiste Villez.

On June 18, 2023 to celebrate its 290th anniversary, the Manufacture invites its former inhabitants, employees and their descendants, and more generally all its lovers to spend a festive day there and come together to retrace the history that took place there.

The Association of Friends of the Manufacture Royale de Bains invites you to go back in time and experience a Sunday of celebrations like in the 18th century . Activities for the whole family will be offered to discover the Manufacture and its rich history: visit of the park, discovery of the Chapel, period activities, quiz on the history of the Manufacture, shop of local products...

This day also aims toretracing history thanks to you: in a process of safeguarding and remembrance , the Manufacture Royale calls on all the people who have participated in its history, from near or far, for years or just a few hours. If you (or your ancestors) lived, worked, stayed or even visited the Manufacture, come and tell your anecdotes and share your memories. The Image'Est and Épinal Agglomeration Community teams will be on hand to scan your documents and record your testimonials.

To make this anniversary a collective success, come in large numbers to take advantage, once again, of the remarkable setting offered by the Manufacture Royale de Bains.

Prices: free (possibility of catering on site)

On Sunday 28 May, the Manufacture Royale welcomed the Association of Vintage Vehicles from the East for the pleasure of the eyes and ears of many visitors.

For their part, Venus, Anatole and Kiwi were frightened by all these old engines and they took refuge under the twisted beech.

If you also want to discover the remarkable trees of the Manufacture, meet on Sunday June 4 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. to visit the park of the Manufacture in music with Jan Vanek and three other musicians.

Registration at the Tourist Office or on https://tinyurl.com/manufactureenmusique4juin15h

The Association of Vintage Vehicles from the East (A2VE) is coming to visit the Manufacture Royale on May 28th.

On this occasion, its members invite you to discover their collection vehicles, designed before 1940 (car-motorcycle-utility) and manufactured before 1950.

If you are interested, meet on site between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

On this occasion, the association of Friends of the Manufacture Royale de Bains -AAMRB- wishes to offer a wide audience the opportunity to (re)discover this former industrial estate of the 18th century, which has recently been highlighted by the series Les Combattantes .

Several events are scheduled throughout the year to allow residents, holidaymakers and spa guests to enjoy this unforgettable setting:

• June 4: Musical visit to the park of the Manufacture and its remarkable trees with Jan Vanek and the ""Les Cordées Désencordées"" ensemble , on the occasion of the Rendez-vous in the gardens of the Ministry of Culture
• June 18 (anniversary date): Operation "Return to the Manufacture" where all former residents and employees or descendants are invited to come and share their stories and memories. More broadly, all lovers of the Manufacture are welcome!!!
• July 20: Outdoor cello concert with Eric Longsworth and Aziz Sahmaoui, as part of the RésoNuances festival
• from August 12 to 15: Exhibition of artists at the Manufacture (sculptures and paintings)
• 16 & 17 September: Heritage Days with visit to the proto-industrial, cultural and natural site of the Manufacture Royale
• from September 15 to 30: The ""Micro-folies à la Manufacture"" will welcome schoolchildren and the public for a bath in digital culture thanks to the Epinal Agglomeration Community
• September 30: Grand concert by the Ensemble Orchestral Epinal la belle image in the Halle au Charbon
• (date to be specified): Operation "Apple juice" where everyone can come with their apples to squeeze them and leave with the juice from their garden

These different events aim to promote the Manufacture Royale estate and make it known to as many people as possible. A communication specific to each event is planned in addition (see News section).

On the occasion of the Rendez-vous aux jardins organized by the Ministry of Culture, the Manufacture Royale de Bains invites you to discover the richness and diversity of its domain.

We offer you a musical tour of the park with stops in front of the remarkable trees of the Manufacture, most of which are almost 2 centuries old (Ginkgo-biloba, Virginia tulip tree, Twisted beech, Douglas fir...).

The virtuoso poly-instrumentalist guitarist Jan Vanek and his ensemble "the uncorded strings" will walk with you in music throughout the park. They will invite you to discover unusual music and instruments from all over the world, some of which will be chosen in homage to the trees encountered.
In addition to the essential Laurent Sigrist on double bass, Pierre Boretti on guitars , the great German virtuoso violinist Johannes Blumenröther will be present.

Information: 06 13 63 69 61

Reservations: Tourist Office or on line

(Event organized by the Association of Friends of the Manufacture Royale de Bains, which works to enhance the site)

On the afternoon of May 5, around forty people were present at the Manufacture Royale de Bains for the inauguration of the bakery/fast food restaurant which begins its activity today.

The Mayor of La Vôge-les-Bains, Frédéric Drevet, and the Vice-President of the Departmental Council, Véronique Marcot, welcomed the opening of this new multi-service store in a historic and emblematic place of our territory.

All the participants then tasted the old-fashioned breads of Arnaud Billard, the manager of La P'tite Pause as well as his brioches, croissants, quiches and other festivities for the puck.

Sophie and Frédéric Bouvier, owners of the Manufacture, welcomed this opening, which will make it possible to offer bread to the residents of the Manufacture (tenants, vacationers, cyclists on the Voie Bleue and spa guests) and, more broadly, to all the inhabitants of the surroundings. This also responds to strong demand from the public who visit the Manufacture Royale daily.It will now be possible to enjoy a slice of pie and homemade apple juice, after discovering the listed buildings (Chapel, factory, Château, supply canal, etc.) or the estate's remarkable trees.

Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Haute-Marne Association of Antique Vehicle Lovers (Rétro 52) is coming to visit the Manufacture Royale on April 16th.

On this occasion, its members invite you to (re)discover many old cars, mainly popular French models.

If you are interested, meet on site between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

On the occasion of the Carnival of Bains-les-Bains, the Manufacture Royale hosted this weekend the brass band of the town of Bonndorf-im-Schwartzwald in the Black Forest. About thirty Germans took advantage of the estate and made their instruments sound to warm up 🎼 🎺 🥁

The storms of this Monday, March 13 did some damage to the Manufacture.

The roof of Corinne and Jean-Jacques' wood shed has blown off and we have several trees that have been broken or uprooted. A fir tree fell very close to our tortillard beech, which fortunately comes out unscathed 😱

The chainsaw is out to restore the park, before the guided tours which resume on March 24 at 2:30 p.m. (the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month).

The first snowdrops and crocuses are in bloom in the Manufacture Royale de Bains park 👍

As part of the "Move your body on your territory" operation, the Manufacture Royale de Bains welcomed more than 70 students from the schools of La Vôge-les-Bains and La Chapelle aux Bois / Les Voivres as well as from Julie-Victoire Daubié middle school.

They discovered the history of this industrial field which began in 1733 with tinplate then continued, in the 19th century, with the industrial manufacture of nails. They also took advantage of the park and its remarkable trees, in particular the twisted beech and the Douglas fir.

The most attentive have observed the former house of Foremen where was born the first baccalaureate in France who gave her name to the college.

For the past few days, the estate's deer has been coming out of its forest and coming for a quiet walk with the donkeys 👍

Thanks to Christophe Nourdin and Frédéric Tournay from the Botanical Gardens of Nancy and Strasbourg for their follow-up of the remarkable trees of the Manufacture Royale de Bains.

Next visit scheduled for this summer to complete the identity sheets of the most beautiful trees in the estate.

As the end of the year approaches, we took advantage of the rising temperatures to pour concrete slabs and prepare for the 2023 season.

On the program: a new large bedroom for the Le Baron gite and… a ""surprise"" space in the center of the Manufacture Royale estate.

See you in a few weeks to find out more!!!!

The Vosges Télévision teams highlight the area of the Manufacture Royale de Bains…

Do you like mushrooms?

Book your lodging at the Manufacture Royale de Bains now . After an abundance of porcini mushrooms, the first gray chanterelles are appearing ;-)

And in addition, the sun is expected for the whole week of school holidays...

Do you like the series "Les Combattantes" and you want to discover the life of Caroline Dewitt (Sofia Essaïdi)?
Come and discover behind the scenes at the Manufacture Royale de Bains, which hosted the filming last year.
You can immerse yourself in the old Lorraine site of the 18th century, classified as a Historic Monument, with its Chapel and its industrial buildings and sleep on site, if you wish.