Fouday

Fouday, first mentioned in 1382, took its current name in 1623. Like other villages in the region, it was then under the authority of the Ban-de-la-Roche lordship. In 1795, the commune became part of the Vosges department, where it remained until 1871.

Today, Fouday is known for its 12th-century temple, decorated with medieval frescoes, and its cemetery which holds the graves of Pastor Jean Frédéric Oberlin and Louise Scheppler, notable figures in local history.

Not to be missed: the 12th-century frescoes, an artistic masterpiece, and the Fouday viaduct, 198 meters long, considered one of the most beautiful engineering works on the railway line connecting Strasbourg to Saint-Dié.