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Salbert

Bourgogne, France · Europe

About Salbert

Salbert is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Châlonvillars, 44km from Lac de Gérardmer.

Salbert is a town located in Bourgogne, France. With a population of 2,262, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Salbert sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Salbert to your route.

About Salbert

Fort du Salbert, also known as Fort Lefebvre, was built between 1874 and 1877. It was named after General François Joseph Lefebvre. It forms part of the Séré de Rivières system fortifications in the fortified region of Belfort in northeastern France. It is located at the summit of Salbert hill to the northwest of

Read more Belfort. During the early years of the Cold War it briefly served as an air defense coordination center.

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Salbert offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Salbert located?

Salbert is located in Bourgogne, France, Europe. The coordinates are 47.6696 latitude, 6.8127 longitude.

What is the population of Salbert?

Salbert has a population of approximately 2,262 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
2,262
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Bourgogne
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
47.6696, 6.8127

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Salbert

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Musée de l'Aventure Peugeot

Peugeot's corporate museum tracing the brand's journey from pepper mills and bicycles to modern automobiles.

16 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Ballon d'Alsace Summit

Grassy 1,247 m summit at the meeting point of Alsace, Lorraine and Franche-Comte, reached by a classic hairpinned climb first raced in the 1905 Tour de France; views stretch to Mont Blanc on clear days.

17 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Grand Ballon

The highest summit of the Vosges at 1424 m, crowning the Route des Crêtes with all-round Alsace views.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Hartmannswillerkopf

A WWI mountain battlefield of trenches and a vast crypt overlooking the Alsace plain.

34 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Cité de l'Automobile - Musée National (Collection Schlumpf)

The former Schlumpf brothers' secret collection in Mulhouse, the largest car museum in the world, with over 100 Bugattis including two Royales, hidden from the public until a factory occupation revealed it in 1977.

40 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Lac de Gérardmer

The largest natural lake of the Vosges, ringed by forest and a lively resort town for boating and beaches.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Eguisheim

A concentric wine village of cobbled lanes spiralling around its castle, voted favourite village of France.

56 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Basel

A cultural powerhouse at the meeting point of three countries, home to over 40 museums, a vibrant Rhine riverfront, and Art Basel.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Salbert

  • 17 kmBallon d'Alsace SummitGrassy 1,247 m summit at the meeting point of Alsace, Lorraine and Franche-Comte, reached by a classic hairpinned climb first raced in the 1905 Tour de France; views stretch to Mont Blanc on clear days.
  • 33 kmGrand BallonThe highest summit of the Vosges at 1424 m, crowning the Route des Crêtes with all-round Alsace views.
  • 66 kmAlsace Wine RouteA 170-kilometer scenic wine road winding through vine-covered hills and storybook villages from Marlenheim to Thann.
  • 68 kmRoute des Vins d'AlsaceA 170 km wine road threading flower-decked villages and vine-clad hills below the Vosges mountains.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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4 km awayPop. 54,562

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5 km awayPop. 1,070

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5 km awayPop. 4,163

Bavilliers

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6 km awayPop. 4,807

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