Haute-Saône is a department located in the
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of eastern France. It was named after the picturesque Saône River that winds through its landscapes. Established during the French Revolution in 1789, Haute-Saône was created from the former province of Franche-Comté, blending rich history with natural beauty. Vesoul, the department's capital, is a charming city that serves as the cultural and administrative heart of Haute-Saône. Lure, another significant town and the sole sub-prefecture, boasts a rich heritage and architectural gems. Haute-Saône's past is deeply rooted in mining and industry, with a legacy that includes coal, salt, iron, lead-silver-copper mines, bituminous shale, stationery, spinning, weaving, forges, foundries, tileries, and mechanical factories. This industrial heritage has shaped the department's character and continues to influence its development.
Geographically, Haute-Saône is nestled between several departments, including Côte-d'Or to the west, Haute-Marne to the northwest, Vosges to the north, Territoire de Belfort to the east, Doubs to the south and east, and Jura to the south. This strategic location positions Haute-Saône as a transitional territory, linking the more economically challenged departments of eastern France with the thriving Blue Banana zone, an area marked by robust economic growth in recent decades.
Haute-Saône's unique combination of history, natural beauty, and industrial heritage, coupled with its advantageous location, makes it a fascinating and dynamic department to explore and experience.
The entire
Burgundy region is popular with
German and
Dutch buyers being in easy reach by car, while not too far from cities such Paris, Macon and Lyon.
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