Plancher-Bas between the Rahin and industrial history

In Plancher-Bas, designated fishing stretches along the Rahin meet a documented history of churches and paper mills. This can help you decide how the town fits your trip: would you like to explore the named fishing areas, or are you more interested in historic buildings and industrial heritage?

Fishing stretches on the Rahin and Auxelles

The Rahin in Plancher-Bas has a 490-metre no-kill stretch for trout and grayling. It runs from the boundary with Plancher-les-Mines to a point 200 metres downstream of the bridge opposite the entrance to the Reboud factory. The length and endpoints offer different reference points: 490 metres gives the stretch’s length, while the bridge identifies its downstream endpoint.

Another fishing stretch on the Rahin runs from the boundary between the municipalities of Plancher-Bas and Plancher-les-Mines to the locality of Général Brosset. When finding your way, it is therefore worth noting the endpoint specified for each stretch: here it is the locality, while for the 490-metre stretch it is the bridge opposite the factory entrance. Check the current rules and the stretch description relevant to your plans before fishing; fishing regulations can change.

A fishing stretch is also designated on the Ruisseau d'Auxelles. It runs from the municipal boundary to its confluence with the Rahin. This confluence is a different reference point from the locality and bridge mentioned in the descriptions of the Rahin. When comparing fishing stretches, these specific endpoints may be more useful than the name of the watercourse alone.

A protected stream as another point of interest in the landscape

The Ruisseau du Rupt des Gouttes adds an official protection designation to the watercourses mentioned above: it is covered by a prefectural biotope protection order dated 13 April 2007. In this case, the focus is on a dated protection measure, while the information about the Rahin and Auxelles describes fishing stretches and their routes. This offers another perspective on Plancher-Bas for planning your trip, alongside fishing opportunities and local history.

Church and paper mill: two strands of history

The church in Plancher-Bas is dedicated to Saint Pancras (Saint-Pancrace) and dates from 1488. After a major fire in 1771, the nave and bell tower were rebuilt the following year, in 1772. These dates mark different stages in the site’s history: 1488 dates the church, while 1772 marks the rebuilding of the specified parts after the fire.

A second story is told by the Desloye paper mill, later known as Terré. It was established in 1820 on the site of an older hemp scutching mill. Two years later, in 1822, it had a three-storey building. This sequence traces the site from its earlier use, through the establishment of the paper mill, to its early built form. The production workshop is now in ruins; its condition may change. If you plan to include the ruins in your trip, check the current situation beforehand.

Local attractions therefore offer different points of interest: for fishing, the stretch routes and current rules matter; for history, it is the chronology of the church and paper mill. First consider which interest you want to shape your stay, then look specifically for hotels in Plancher-Bas. When choosing a particular offer, refer to the details provided for it.

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