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Thanks to the Club Vosgien for the creation of this hike and for the work done by its teams throughout the year to mark out and maintain these paths. Marking: green ring A pleasant urban and suburban route through the hills and forests of the Vosges with magnificent views of the city. Exit the car park, turn left onto the marking “o” through the rue des Soupirs for 50 m, then go up the stairs on the left and turn right a little further on into the Chemin des Gardes. At the top of the stairs, you will arrive to a path that offers a beautiful panoramic view of the town and leads you to Rue des Corvées. Go up to the left for 30 m, then turn right onto the Mont Carmel path. Cross the wood to go down rue des Soupirs towards the Quarante Semaine. Follow the markings “o” to get to the Guéry fountain after walking under a sandstone bridge with an old railway line that served the fortified belt of Épinal. From the fountain, turn right onto the path that winds along the foot of overhanging rocks. Go up the hillside to reach a ridge near a platform with a 100 m high antenna. Continue on the left to get near a stele built in memory of resistance fighters shot in 1944. Then walk for a long time through a varied forest composed of beeches, oaks, firs, spruces and Scots pines, and keep following the “o” markers. When you leave the forest, after the farm, you will find the cross of the Pestiférés on the left, 115 m away from the trail. Take the path through the fields. Near an old farm, turn left onto a road and then right onto the path which takes you back to the starting point via the viewpoint, the rue de la Pelle and the ruelle du Coteau.

Épinal marks a transition in your cycling journey on the Voie Bleue: you will follow a wild part of the itinerary where the greenway along the Canal des Vosges will be your guiding thread. After cycling along the Bouzey Lake, the water supply of the Vosges canal, you pedal in a bucolic setting with very beautiful landscpaes that were shaped by the alignment of hundred-year-old ash trees. Before arriving in Bains-les-Bains, take the time to stop at the Manufacture Royale, visible from the greenway. From the port of Epinal, go up the Moselle along the canal towards the canal-bridge, then head for the Bouzey Lake and Bains-les-Bains. The green route is paved and marked out along the canal and its locks, with no difficulty. Key places: - Lake Bouzey: the largest lake in the Vosges, swimming allowed, bird watching - Manufacture de Bains les Bains: former 18th century tinplate factory, free visit - Thermes de Bains les Bains: spa and relaxation area for the day

Thanks to the Club Vosgien for the creation of this hike and for the work done by its teams throughout the year to mark out and maintain these paths. Marking: green triangle 17km Discover an exceptional heritage and charming landscapes! The 17km route leads to the Bouzey reservoir which supplies the highest point of the Canal de l'Est. It is therefore a slightly uphill trail, often shaded and without any real difficulty. You will have to cross a few roads on safe, green marked crossings.

Thanks to the Club Vosgien for the creation of this hike and for the work done by its teams throughout the year to mark out and maintain these paths. Marking: green disc 10.7km Discover a magnificent landscape at any time of the year; in autumn the colors are magnificent; in winter, under the snow, it is splendid; and in spring, it is full of life. From the centre of Épinal, take the D434 road towards Xertigny. At the second traffic lights after the Casino supermarket, turn right. You’ll pass under a railway bridge to reach a small car park with an information board, starting point of the trail. From the car park, take the rue de la Devallée which is marked out (green solid disc and red solid triangle) which goes up in the direction of the supply canal of the Bouzey Lake. Turn right onto the right bank path, alongside the canal. Cross the bridge, turn right onto the Chemin des Murgères, go up towards the forest for 150 m, then turn left onto the marked path (red triangle) entitled "circuit des coteaux de Saint-Laurent".

Thanks to the Club Vosgien for the creation of this hike and for the work done by its teams throughout the year to mark out and maintain these paths. From the car park, take the marked rue de la Devallée (green solid disc) and (red solid triangle) which goes up towards the supply canal of the Bouzey Lake. Turn right onto the right bank path alongside the canal. Cross the bridge, turn right onto the Chemin des Murgères, go up towards the forest for 150 m, then turn left onto the marked path only (red solid triangle) entitled "circuit des coteaux de Saint-Laurent". Rest after the slope and take the time to enjoy the natural beauty of this mixed forest of deciduous and resinous species. Continue on a path with panoramic view over the Etranglieux valley and the old village of Vieux Saint-Laurent. The marked path only (red solid triangle) goes along a forest road for a while, then turns left to join it 600 m further on at Les Murgères. Go down the road for 20 m, then turn left onto the now marked path (green solid disc). A little further on, you arrive to a meadow at the end of which you turn right to enter the forest again. You cross a small tarmac road and walk along a fenced park. The marked dirt track (green solid disc) will lead you almost straight to the Bult pond. You are now in the middle of the route. At the entrance of the pond turn right onto the path marked Bertraménil, Riéfaing, Humbertois, Bouffrot. As you walk along the pond, the path enters a magnificent beech wood to arrive, after crossing a forest clearing, at the Riéfaing pond. At the bottom of the slope, follow on the left the marking (green solid disc) which goes along the pond and slightly overlooks it. Right after, you come out to a stony path that will lead you to the Humbertois farm in front of which you take the small tarmac road on the right. Follow it for 200 m and turn left onto the Bouffrot forest path in the Épinal forest. Go straight ahead following the markings (green solid disc) towards Bouffrot and Bertraménil. You arrive at the foot of an old quarry. Go around it by going up on the left. Once at the top, follow the ridge track straight on, which takes you to the Bouffrot rocks site. A little further down, you come to a forest track which you cross to go along the right-hand side of the Bouzey pond's supply canal, following the markings (green solid disc). After crossing a bridge, turn right to cross a syphon with stairs. You go along the canal again, on the left. 40 m further on, stop to look at a remarkable rock on the right in the mott called the Salière du Loup. Following the canal, you will find the tarmac road you took at the start 700 m further on, which will take you back to the car park. Markings: green disc

Thanks to the Club Vosgien for the creation of this hike and for the work done by its teams throughout the year to mark out and maintain these paths. Marking: blue disc 20 km Shaded walk in the Épinal forest, with remarkable trees and touristic sites. At the entrance to the forest, turn right onto the marked forest path (solid blue disc). After crossing the stream, continue to the left for 600 m. Then take the path on the left, marked out (solid blue triangle), then the Void des roches path for 400 m. In the curve, at the crossroads, turn right onto the path that leads to the Roche de la Grenouille. A little further on, take the path of the “ducs”, marked out (yellow diamond) which leads you to the cross of Bossottes after walking near a big Douglas, remarkable tree. Turn left onto the Saint-Oger path to reach a crossroads. Take the forest path of Maisonfaing for 3 km to pass near the "grands Douglas", a group of remarkable trees located slightly off the trail. Leave the big Douglas trees behind and take on the right the marked path, (blue solid disc) and (yellow diamond) in the direction of the Charlot rocks, following a nice little rocky valley. Cross the stream on the right and continue on the path to the dripping rock. Shortly after this, follow the marked path (red cross) for 600 m and at the crossroads, turn right to the Charmois trench to reach the Bossottes cross again. Turn left onto the Chemin des Prés Barthes. About 100 m further on, take the marked path (blue solid disc) to reach your starting point, the Folie Finot car park.

Thanks to the Club Vosgien for the creation of this hike and for the work done by its teams throughout the year to mark out and maintain these paths. From the car park, go through the barrier towards a shelter. Just before arriving there, take the marked path on your left (+ of red colour) which crosses a small arboretum to join a stone path while skirting the forest. Turn left and follow the markings (red circle and red cross), which will take you through the forest and then across the fields to cross the Mauverois stream. You then come to a tarmac road near a calvary. Take the road to the right for 300 m and turn left to enter the forest again on a marked forest track (red circle and red cross). Some 200 m further on, pass the Fontaine de la Couleuvre and continue on the dirt track to climb towards a roundabout. Follow the marked track (red circle) to the left for just over 100 m and turn right onto the dirt track which goes alongside the fields a little further on. When you reach a small house, turn left to get to the D51, which you cross to arrive at the left of a shed, following the marked path (red circle). This path, which goes alongside fields and forest, leads you to a small tarmac road at the place called Censes des Lois. Go up to the left on the road to arrive near the forest house of Avière. Opposite this house, take the marked path (red circle and red cross) and leave on your right a marked path (red cross). After passing a pond, you get to a gravel path which you follow to the left for almost 300 m. Turn right onto the path that leads to the Avière spring, nestled at the foot of a cirque-shaped valley with a majestic beech forest. Enjoy this magnificent setting for a few moments, since you will have to go up to the left opposite the spring on the winding, marked out path (red circle). Follow the path, leaving a track on your right halfway up the slope and then, further on, a track on your left. Off the trail, the bravest can make a round trip (marked with a red triangle) to the stele commemorating the fall of an allied plane during the bombing in 1944. At the top you come to a forest road. Turn left, cross the road to join the circuit 100 m further on the left which will take you back to the starting point.

Thanks to the Club Vosgien for the creation of this hike and for the work done by its teams throughout the year to mark out and maintain these paths. Marking: yellow disc 10 km Easy trail on a forest path near the fort of Bambois. From the car park, go down 30 m to take a small road on the left, opposite the FFI monument, which passes between two houses, then turn right following the yellow solid disc markings. You will arrive on a gravelled forest road. 3 km further on you will see the sign for the Dinozé forest and continue straight ahead. You then pass near the hamlet of La Pierre Torelle, altitude 415 m. Stay on the path and start to climb further up, leaving an old military structure (battery 3) at an altitude of 433 m on your left. On your right, you can see through the trees the Moselle valley upstream of Épinal, then the Bésonfosse valley in the town of Dinozé. You will also notice this old forest of Scots pines which is at least 150 years old. After a small climb, you arrive at the crossing of the Pierre Torelle and Sauteur forest roads. Turn left and enter the Épinal forest. The route then dominates the valley of the Etranglieux and the Taviane through which you arrived from Épinal. At the crossroads with the access road to the fort, the bravest turn left - off the route - to reach the entrance to the fort (750 m round trip). The others continue to the right and arrive at a crossroads of 4 paths at the end of the forest. Turn left to walk along a field for about 100m to enter the forest again. The small road leads you straight back to your starting point. On your right as you arrive, you will see a Lorraine cross surrounded by a small botanical park.

Thanks to the Club Vosgien for the creation of this hike and for the work done by its teams throughout the year to mark out and maintain these paths. Blue ring marking A 6 km walk in the Noir Bois around the St Oger stream in the commune of Deyvillers.

Thanks to the Club Vosgien for the creation of this hike and for the work done by its teams throughout the year to mark out and maintain these paths. Marking: yellow ring 9km Pleasant hilly path in the forest of Deyvillers. After the kiosk, turn left onto the marked path (yellow disc) which leads to a small tarmac road. Turn left, then immediately right and follow the small tarmac road that goes slightly uphill. Following the marking (yellow disc), you’ll come to a gravel path that leads you into the forest. 800 m after entering it, you will see a pond on your right. Continue on the path and turn right along a fence. Take the footbridge over the St. Oger to reach a small tarmac road again. Turn left for 100 m, then turn right and follow a forest track which climbs gently without worrying about the tracks on the left. As the slope clearly steepens, turn right. The track crosses a clearing and leads 600 m further on to a tarmac road. Continue to the left to take the marked path (yellow disc) which enters the forest. After 300 m you will come to a crossroads. Continue straight on following the yellow disc. The path that goes alongside the Feigne Orientale wetland comes to a junction of 3 paths. Follow the path straight ahead for 60 m and turn right to take a footpath leading up to a gravelled forest track. By turning left, you reach a tarmac road which you follow for about 60 metres to turn left onto a path which leads to a crossroads. Turn right onto the tarmac road for 150 m, turn right onto a forest track and follow the yellow disc. After passing near a water tower, 30 m before crossing a barrier, take the path on the right which goes down to a health and botanical trail with tree signs. Go down following the yellow disc marking. At the edge of the forest, you will come to a small tarmac road that leads down to the town. At the road junction, turn right, then left just before the fountain. A paved path will lead you to a square, then to a footbridge. You will cross the Saint-Oger again to get back to your starting point.

Discover Petite-France on a fun rickshaw tour! Your driver and guide will let you in on the secrets of this neighbourhood - which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Rickshaws are a unique way to get around and see all the key sites of Strasbourg in just 30 minutes! Your driver will do the pedalling while you enjoy the key sites of the "Petite-France" neighbourhood. Once you are comfortably seated on the rickshaw, your tour will start by a ride through the "Petite-France" neighbourhood, at the heart of the old town.  Marvel at typical half-timbering houses built right above the water. Let this quaint neighbourhood - which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - captivate you! You will then be taken to the famous Barrage Vauban to enjoy a scenic view of the city. Discover Strasbourg's old fortifications, which consist in the 3 towers of the Ponts Couverts! Your driver will then take you to the "Aubette" shopping centre, a historic monument which is very popular among the locals. You will be captivated by its neoclassical façade towering over the famous Place Kléber.     This fun tour offers panoramic views combined with a fun way of seeing the city!

Enjoy this guided rickshaw tour to discover all of Strasbourg! Your driver and tour guide will let you in on the city's secrets! Rickshaws are a unique way to get around and see all the key sites of Strasbourg in just 1 hour and 20 minutes! Your driver will do the pedalling while you enjoy the city's key sites. Once you are comfortably seated on your rickshaw, you will start your tour by discovering the Palais Rohan. This magnificent monument with a classical façade has been classified as a historic monument. In 2009, it opened its doors to the most powerful world leaders on a NATO summit. You will then be taken to the Place Broglie to marvel at Strasbourg's stunning opera house. You will be captivated by its neoclassical façade, which has been classified as a historic monument! Your visit will continue with the Place de la République, where you will admire the relics of German architecture. This stunning square is home to the German imperial district's most iconic monuments. You will then enter into the heart of the German neighbourhood to discover its Haussmann-style avenues, the European sites and the Orangerie district. You will also get a glimpse at the headquarters of the French-German cultural TV channel: Arte.   Your tour will end by a ride through the "Petite-France" neighbourhood, at the heart of the old town. Marvel at typical half-timbering houses built right above the water. You will enjoy an exceptional scenic view on the terrace of the Barrage de Vauban. Let this quaint neighbourhood - which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - captivate you! Pick this tour and visit all the key places of Strasbourg in an unusual and pleasant way!

Have a nice time on your rickshaw and enjoy this guided tour to discover Strasbourg in 1 hour! Discover Strasbourg's German imperial district on your rickshaw! Your driver will do the pedalling while you enjoy the city's key sites. Once you are comfortably seated on your rickshaw, you will start your tour by discovering the Palais Rohan. This magnificent monument with a classical façade has been classified as a historic monument. In 2009, it opened its doors to the most powerful world leaders on a NATO summit. You will then be taken to the Place Broglie to marvel at Strasbourg's stunning opera house. You will be captivated by its neoclassical façade, which has been classified as a historic monument! Your visit will continue with the Place de la République, where you will admire the relics of German architecture. This square is home to the German imperial district's most iconic monuments. You will then enter into the heart of the German neighbourhood to discover its Haussmann-style avenues, the European sites and the Orangerie district. You will also get a glimpse at the headquarters of the French-German cultural TV channel: Arte.  Explore Strasbourg's German district and discover its most beautiful monuments thanks to this tour!

Enjoy this guided rickshaw tour to discover Strasbourg's old town and the German imperial district! Your driver will let you in on the city's secrets during this tour! Discover the imperial district and Strasbourg's old town effortlessly thanks to your rickshaw driver! Your driver will do the pedalling while you enjoy the key sites of these neighbourhoods. Once you are comfortably seated on the rickshaw, your tour will start with Place Broglie, where you can marvel at Strasbourg's stunning opera house. You will be captivated by its neoclassical façade, which has been classified as a historic monument! You will then be taken to Place de la République to admire the relics of German architecture. On this square, you will see iconic monuments from the German era: the Prefecture building, the Palais du Rhin, the National Theatre of Strasbourg and the university library. Your tour will end with the discovery of the Palais Rohan. This magnificent monument with a classical façade has been classified as a historic monument. In 2009, it opened its doors to the most powerful world leaders on a NATO summit. Thanks to this tour, you will discover the two aspects of Strasbourg - French and German - in an unusual and pleasant way!

Fabulous Vegan and gluten free B&B in the gorgeous countryside of the Champagne-Ardennes. All 5 rooms are fully equipped and furnished to a high standard with private en suite with shower, basin and WC. A homemade vegan and gluten free breakfast is included in the price, as well as tourist tax. The Rose room and Garden room are suitable to bring a dog, The Flamingo room and Leaf room are suitable for families and have space for a children's cot. On request you can join us every day for a three course meal, depending on availability. If you would like a picnic please ask about the options at the moment of booking. The property can also be rented as a self-catering holiday home per weekend, midweek or week.

Museum Gaspar is housed in the residence of the middle-class family Gaspar from Arlon who had set up in this house (1893) that was built in 1842. It was renovated in 2004. The two most famous members of this family are animal sculptor Jean-Marie Gaspar (1861-1931) and Charles Gaspar (1971-1950) who was a photographer and a sponsor. He gave his house to the town of Arlon on the condition they make a museum of it, dedicated to his brother's work and that put into honour the history and the heritage of Arlon. At the first floor, theree are two restored salons identical to a middle-class salon from the early 20th century that show Jean-Marie Gaspar's sculptures. and the art and picture collection of Charles Gaspar. The rest of the first floor is dedicated to temporary exhibitions of the museum that alternates artv and history. A religion room shows collections about the abbey of Orval and to the people's devotion at the 18th century, and also relics from the ancient Saint-Martin church. But the Masterpiece is the famous altarpiece Retable de Fisenne - a 16th century masterpiece from the Antwerp school. Guided tours only on request by phone 063.600.654 or musee.gaspar@skynet.be (Original text by MT du Pays d?Arlon)This beautiful house was a bank at the origin. It was bought in 1893 by a middle-class family from Arlon, the family Gaspar. Jean Gaspar (1861-1931) was a sculptor. He was trained by the Antwerp sculptor Jef Lambeaux. His works are in bronze and in plaster and they are exhibited in the salons that have been restorated as they were in his house. His brother Charles (1871-1950) was a photographer, a collector and a sponsor. He gave this house to the town of Arlon. It hosts the library of the Archaeological Institute of the Belgian Province of Luxembourg and its secretary office since 1954. A wide part of the museum is also dedicated to temporary exhibitions about art and history of Arlon.

Rich in the Gallo-Roman past of Arlon, the museum houses an impressive collection that bears witness to the daily life of this period.One of the peculiarities of the museum is its imposing and rich lapidary collection, composed of several dozen fragments of ancient funerary monuments.These blocks and the objects from Roman craftsmanship will teach you more about daily life at that time.

Enter the vast glass vessel on the Moselle Island and contemplate its works of art. You will dream in the Gallo-Roman pantheon full of hybrid creatures; you will gaze at the classical landscapes and guess when the painter captured the light; you will be intrigued by the contemporary works. On the occasion of the 25th birthday of its renovation, the regional museum created a new permanent exhibition for its collections “Beaux-Arts” (fine arts). This large-scale intervention deeply changes the visit. It allows the visitors to admire nearly 200 works progressing from the 16th to the early 20th centuries. The surface is now 900 m², i.e. twice the size of the surface since the museum reopened in 1992. This new presentation underlines the tremendous richness of the fine arts collection, from its paintings, to its sculptures or even its craft objects. The works of major artists like Rembrandt, de La Tour, van Goyen, Pannini, Claude Gellée, Furini, Vlaminck, etc. are shown. Finally, more than 110 works are now brought to light for the public after being hidden in storage for years for important restorations. These will be nice surprises, even for regular visitors. The mediation has been renewed for the occasion, allowing everyone to appropriate the works through different devices. Supervised guided tours are available for groups on reservation. Audio guides are also available (French, English and German) to guide you through the discovery of the museum. Closed on Tuesdays and Sunday mornings as well as on the 1st of May and 1st of November. Wednesday: By reservation for groups

This 28-hectare English-style park, with its alleys lined mainly with lime trees, is a real haven of peace in the heart of the city. Magnificent trees are planted here (cedars, Douglas fir, araucaria, purple beeches and chestnut trees). Some 25 baskets or flowerbeds are covered with summer beddings during the summer. You can also admire the bandstand from 1863 and the weather station from 1892. The entrance to the Parc du Cours is on the Place Foch, near the Prefecture.

In the centre of the square is a statue of a child pulling a thorn out of his foot. The "thorn puller" (tirreur d’épine) is a bronze replica of an ancient statue kept in Italy. All around the square, discover buildings that represent well the post-war architecture (this part of the city was destroyed in June 1940).

The basilica is a thousand-year-old jewel of architecture which witnesses the key moments of local life and watches over the city with its belfry-tower like a sentinel made of pink sandstone from the Vosges. Its incongruous silhouette, a mix of different eras, has won us over, just like it has won over the hearts of the residents of Epinal... The Basilica of Saint-Maurice is worth a visit, whatever your religion! Built in the 11th century, it was originally a parish church but also an abbey church, under the patronage of Saint Goëry, whose relics cured "the evil of the burning ones". In the 13th century, pilgrimages made it possible to finance works, and the church was able to host a chapter of canonesses. As transitional building between Romanesque and Gothic, its architecture kept traces of its evolution through a combination of Rhine, Burgundian and Champagne styles. As we enter the Church through the bourgeois portal to the west, we are humbled by the Nave, which is 14 metres high! The tribunes of the Transept, each served by a spiral staircase, justify the two turrets visible on the outside and so typical! In the semi-darkness, after we admired the Burial of Jesus, the Rosary Chapel and the reliquaries, we leave this emblematic place to return to the daily life that surrounds us...

It was the political and economic hub of the city, which has kept its former arcades and was once the place for merchants. On the first arch, the oldest one (13th century), a commemorative plaque recalls the name given to the Place des Vosges in Paris. Opposite the arcades around the place, don’t miss the house of Renaissance style called Maison du Bailly. It was built in 1604 by a rich paper-maker and now houses an art gallery on the ground-floor. Then take a look at the building, dated 1904, in which there is a drugstore. It symbolizes the Art nouveau style on the place.

Up to the French Revolution, a chapterhouse for canonesses was established in the city. Visitors are invited to take a walk in the district to discover the canoness homes, dated from the 16th and 18th centuries, with their colorful façades and the small green patio, which has now replaced the old convent. A part of the medieval wall, made of sandstone from the Vosges and erected in the 13th century, is a few steps away. It includes 75 meters long ramparts and three towers, one of which houses the History and Archeology Museum of Epinal.

The Chapitre Museum On the remains of the medieval wall, the museum is in one of the last towers and allows us to relive the past and what was once Epinal. Within this rich archaeological collection spread over 3 levels, the model of the town in the 17th century is without doubt the most enlightening tool for understanding the evolution of the town. The Museum opens from mid-June to mid-September (until the European Heritage Days).

A contemporary church combining concrete and glass, and 180 m2 of magnificent stained glass windows are not to be missed! Once through the gate, a soft coloured light reveals bold lines, in an airy atmosphere that favours meditation. Don’t be confused by its very contemporary exterior and concrete structure... because Notre-Dame-au-Cierge reconciles us with "modern art" as soon as we enter the enamel portal! This impressive place of light leaves no visitor indifferent: spirituality is bursting here through a festival of colours, thanks to the side panels made of paving stones where blue and red dominate. The dazzling stained glass window, the work of master glass artist Gabriel Loire, is the largest figurative stained glass window in France. It pictures the life of the Virgin. Built between 1956 and 1958 after the bombing of the station district in 1944, this church is the symbol of the reconstruction of Epinal. The building is visited a lot and has been listed since 2014. The general architectural, with its sober and pure lines, reveals its palette of colours all the better when you visit it on a sunny day! As you walk through the busy town, you emerge calm and at peace...

No need to travel to Asia to discover this curious tower: Epinal is much closer! Put on a good pair of shoes, and climb the 80 steps of the "Italian" staircase to discover a magnificent panorama at the top and a secret access the Castle Park... But first, a bit of history: in 1804, Christophe Doublat, deputy of the Department Council of the Vosges, acquired the ruins of the Epinal Castle, where he laid out a landscaped garden. He then decided to build this tower in the shape of a Chinese pagoda to cover the staircase leading to the site from his home below. The Chinese style was very fashionable at the time. After becoming a banker, he went bankrupt and committed suicide in 1840... The property was then bought and bequeathed to the city. The Tower, listed in 1992, leans against the rocky spur and has been completely restored, to the delight of lovers of original photos! Our best shots: the red painted wooden balconies, the pink sandstone cliff, the interior staircase forming a beautiful spiral from above, the beautiful panoramic view of Epinal, or the smiling faces of your tribe, family, children and friends that we were able to surprise with this unusual place!

The Roman House is the replica of a villa uncovered in Pompeii and is located on the banks of the Moselle. Because I love Epinal so much (they kindly adopted me!), I especially like to stroll, from May onwards, around this restful place and through the scented alleys of its magnificent rose garden. In Epinal, green spaces are an imporant part of the city! The rose garden, in the French formal style, charms me with its 500 varieties of roses carefully tended by the city’s gardeners. When I get to the centre of this scented and colourful park, I go back in time to 1892, when Mrs Morel Leclerc, heiress of a flour mill transformed into a pasta factory, decided to build the Villa. The architect Boussard, aware of the Vosges climate, which was a little cooler than the Italian one, made a few adaptations such as the chimneys in the corners to ensure underfloor heating. He also created an entrance hall consisting of two covered atriums, each with an impluvium. It is said that Mrs Morel, draped in a toga, gave sumptuous receptions here, served by dwarfs! But the owner, ruined, soon abandoned her antique reveries! The city acquired this unfinished property in 1902 to install its library and finished the construction of the winter garden. This building is now home to the companies of the Pôle Images.

Welcome to our restaurant. We will have the pleasure to make you discover a typical cuisine from the Vosges, prepared with products selected rigorously by our chefs. With two rooms at your disposal, we would be delighted to welcome you for a moment with your family, friends or on a business trip.

The Bagatelle is delighted to welcome you in a family setting, with a front row seat to watch the canoeing competitions. Our chef offers creative and tasty cuisine, with delicately prepared dishes. With a capacity of 113 covers, our 2 dining rooms have been completely renovated, and a terrace will open when the weather is good. Accessible to people with reduced mobility YES

On the banks of the Moselle, not far from the Cité de l'Image, the Ibis restaurant welcomes you to share a moment of conviviality. Our traditional cuisine, prepared with quality products, will delight your palate. So don't hesitate to come to our establishment.

The chef of the pizza restaurant l'Atelier Pizza, Vincent, invites you to come and taste his pizzas prepared in front of you, in a newly renovated pizza place located in the historic centre of Epinal: the Place des Vosges. Pizza to eat in or to take away

The Bistrot Gourmand is just a stone's throw from the Basilica of St Maurice, in the heart of Épinal's historic centre. It welcomes you in the former outbuildings of the Chanoinesses. A renowned restaurant of Epinal for 17 years, the Bistrot Gourmand offers gastronomic cuisine where local products are the centre of attention and prepared with a touch of modernism. Master restaurateur since 2008. Two air-conditioned rooms on the ground floor, one room with 40 covers on the first floor. Nice terrace in the summer in a quiet area. Annual closure: Christmas holidays. Takeaway + delivery Tuesday to Saturday 11.30am to 1.30pm 3 courses: €20 - 2 courses: €15 + à la carte suggestions Friday to Sunday 3 courses: €35 + à la carte suggestions

The Ducs de Lorraine welcome you to their gourmet restaurant in a sumptuous manor house from 1875, with a décor combining modern and ancient. Our master restaurateurs offer you a modern cuisine, where local products harmonize with finesse. The products are selected with extreme rigour in order to guarantee delicate flavours for your greatest pleasure. In an elegantly decorated room with a shaded terrace, we will be delighted to welcome you for a refined and tasty lunch.

Welcome to our restaurant L'Aromance. We invite you to discover a traditional cuisine, prepared with passion by our chef, in the spirit of a pub cuisine. Offering quality homemade dishes, our dishes will delight the greatest number of people. So let yourself be tempted by a warm moment in an authentic setting.

Not far from the Place des Vosges and its cultural places full of history, the whole team of the restaurant welcomes you in a warm setting. For more than 30 years now, the restaurant has been specialising in regional meat and tripe dishes. The chef and his team will be delighted to prepare delicious dishes for you, for a moment of sharing without moderation. Breath-taking view of the Basilica of Saint-Maurice. With disabled access

Just a stone's throw from the Saint Maurice Basilica in Epinal, the restaurant "Les Fines Herbes" is delighted to welcome you in a family atmosphere. The Master Restaurateur, Jean-Louis, offers you a creative cuisine concocted with regional seasonal products, which he selects with the greatest care. With its 3 rooms and its quiet terrace, you can enjoy the flavours of your dishes with your family or friends. Located in the heart of the city. Completely refurbished. Come and enjoy a market cuisine!

In the port of Épinal, in a pleasant setting, let yourself be tempted by a lunch or a dinner on the waterfront terrace. In the kitchen, our chef will concoct tasty dishes, based on fresh products, which will for sure delight your palate. After this gourmet break, don't hesitate to take a walk along the Moselle to discover our rich heritage.

Come and stay in our hotel restaurant in the city centre of Épinal. In a warm atmosphere, we welcome you in our 60 rooms. You are invited to take a moment to relax thanks to a balneotherapy area, with an indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi or even hammam. During your stay, you will have the opportunity to visit places full of history such as the Cité de l'Image or the Museum of Ancient and Contemporary Art. In our restaurant "Le Mouton Blanc", you will discover a typical cuisine from the Vosges, with quality products and all in a friendly atmosphere.

Place des Vosges, in the heart of the historic city centre of Epinal, come and stay in our 6-people gite. Our flat was entirely renovated and has 3 bright bedrooms as well as a spacious and cosy living-room. Near the Tourism Office, you will get the opportunity to discover the richness of our local heritage with its museums, green spaces and even more …

The Ibis restaurant hotel has 60 renovated and comfortable bedrooms. Situated in the middle of Epinal by the Moselle River, you will get the opportunity to discover numerous cultural places like the Museum of ancient and contemporary art, the Cité de l’Image or even the Musée du Chapitre. Our restaurant has room for 40 covers and offers a traditional cooking with quality products.

2-star, ideally located hotel in the heart of the city of Epinal, on the Place des Vosges. Comfort and conviviality are the order of the day.

Our 3-star hotel is located in the city centre, opposite the train station, and offers 56 pleasant and well-equipped rooms. During your stay, you can discover many cultural places like the Notre-Dame-Au-Cierge Church, the Museum of ancient and contemporary art, or the Épinal Castle. A catering service is available for groups, by reservation.

Flat on second floor - elevator - car park - view on moselle. Space and quiet in an exceptional setting facing the museum, between the port and the city centre. Everything was made for your comfort - fully fitted kitchen - quality bedding - ideal.

The port of Épinal is between the Moselle River and the canal, 5 minutes away from the city centre. Every year, it welcomes many pleasure boats thanks to its 32 mooring posts, its water fountains and electricity hydrants in service. There, you will find the Capitainerie, which was built by the city, where you can rent electric boats. Right next to it, the Maison du vélo can help you for bike renting and cycle routes, with normal or electric bikes. The port was converted into an amusement park and offers several play areas for children and a cycle path. It can also welcome camper vans, with an area of 5 equipped spots with water fountains and electricity hydrants in limited service (48h).

By the Moselle River, facing the port of Épinal, this camper van area has 5 spots (limited to 24 hours stops) and all the necessary comfort to make a stop in a nice setting. During your stay, you can enjoy the many advantages of the city: its cultural wealth with the Cité de l’Image and its sports wealth with many possible activities. For the cycling lovers, the Maison du Vélo is near the port and has cycles for rent available. For more information: please contact the Capitainerie.

Ideally located, only a few minutes from the city centre of Épinal and near the train station, we welcome you in our gite for your stay. Our 50 m² flat, ideal for 2 people, is located in a quiet area. It has a patio for the sunny days and all the necessary comfort: you will spend pleasant moments there.

Little camping with 42 spots, quiet and tree-lined, no activities but pool. Bar/restaurant in the summer season. Possibility to rent mobile homes, hessian and “coco-sweet” bungalows as well as a gite with 6 bedrooms, for up to 12 people with fitted kitchen and bathroom. WiFi everywhere. 2019 innovation: Moustache Bikes electric bikes to rent. VW camper van to rent. The campsite is 4mins away from the animal park of the castle and vestiges of the past, the city centre is 20mins away and bus lines are close.