Situated at an altitude of almost 1,000 metres, Rougemont captivates with the beauty of its architectural heritage, which includes magnificent wooden chalets, some of which are more than 400 years old. These buildings are decorated with carvings, paintings and flowers, bearing witness to the popular art of the region.

The name Rougemont evolved over time from Rubeimontis in 1115, to Rubeo monte and Rogo mons in 1228, to become Rojomont in 1270, referring to the presence of red flysch layers on the northern slopes of the village. The evangelical church of Rougemont, originally dedicated to St Nicholas, was part of a Cluniac priory founded around 1073-85 and suppressed in 1555. The church is a Romanesque construction dating back to the end of the 11th or beginning of the 12th century, with a cross-shaped ground plan and divided into three naves. The village has a fascinating history that probably dates back to the foundation of a colony of monks sent from Cluny, who received the territory from a count of Gruyère around 1080. The monks built a parish church, which underwent modifications over the centuries, including a partial reconstruction in 1450, taking on its present form. Next to the church stood the priory, which was replaced by Rougemont Castle in 1569. This castle, rebuilt in 1756 and restored in 1974 after a fire, became the residence of the Bernese bailiffs. The latter left their mark on the town, having a new parish church built and influencing numerous later buildings. After the end of the county of Gruyère, Rougemont came under Bernese rule and became part of Canton Vaud in 1798. Today, the village is an important tourist destination thanks to the Videmanette cable car, which offers a starting point for summer hikes and direct access to the Gstaad ski resort in winter. Rougemont also preserves an interesting group of wooden houses from the 17th and 18th centuries, characterised by carved friezes, inscriptions and paintings on their façades.