Saint-Élophe

Commune of the Vosges (88630) of 600 inhabitants, from the 6th century.

The village takes its name from Saint-Élophe, a Christian deacon martyred on October 16, 362 on the banks of the Vair. According to legend, after his decapitation, he picked up his head and carried it to the top of the hill that now bears his name.
In the 12th century, the bishops of Toul had a vast church built on the site where Saint-Élophe had suffered martyrdom, of which only the tower remains in the 19th century.
In 1587, German Protestants plundered the relics of Saint-Élophe, and in 1633, the Swedes finished stripping them.
On July 1, 1964, the commune of Saint-Élophe was attached under the simple merger regime to that of Soulosse, which became Soulosse-sous-Saint-Élophe.

Tourisme : Musée gallo-romain La chapelle Sainte-Épéothe L'église Saint-Élophe Le viaduc

Coordonnées 48° 24′ 15″ nord, 5° 44′ 03″ est Altitude 291 m Min. 272 m Max. 445 m Superficie 19,32 km2

Aucune photo aérienne de cette commune, car l'espace aérien des environs est interdit aux drones.

Thanks to Mr. Vincent KINZELIN for his help.