Prieuré d'Hérival, Medieval priory ruins in Le Val-d'Ajol, France.
The stone remains of Prieuré d'Hérival include an 18th-century guesthouse structure surrounded by dense forest in the Vosges mountains.
Founded around 1080 by the monk Engibald from Remiremont Abbey, the priory operated until 1800 when it was dismantled during the French Revolution.
The priory grounds incorporate multiple natural landmarks such as the Eau Bénitier rock formation and the Géhard waterfall along marked hiking paths.
The site connects to a 17-kilometer hiking circuit starting from Girmont-Val-d'Ajol, requiring about six hours to complete with an elevation gain of 518 meters.
Napoleon III frequently visited this location during his stays at nearby Plombières-les-Bains, leading to the construction of the Emperor's Chalet in the area.
Location: Le Val-d'Ajol
GPS coordinates: 47.97677,6.57301
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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