Discover the Vosges

A place worth slowing down for

Discover Vosges: vineyards, timber-framed towns, mountain landscapes and layered European history, with independently owned holiday homes that make a comfortable base for exploring.

Vosges brings together vineyards, timber-framed towns, mountain landscapes and layered European history. Build a stay around Épinal, Gérardmer and the smaller places in between, leaving time for markets, local food and unhurried day trips.

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Explore the whole department

Explore Vosges

Vosges changes character as you travel across it. These four starting points make it easier to plan days out without reducing the department to a single headline attraction.

Épinal & surroundings

Historic centre & local highlights

Use Épinal as a starting point for exploring this part of Vosges, combining local heritage, everyday French life and the landscapes that give the department its character.

Épinal · Gérardmer · La Bresse · Remiremont

Around Gérardmer

A rewarding base for day trips

Use Gérardmer as a starting point for exploring this part of Vosges, combining local heritage, everyday French life and the landscapes that give the department its character.

Épinal · Gérardmer · La Bresse · Remiremont

La Bresse & nearby

Character, scenery & local life

Use La Bresse as a starting point for exploring this part of Vosges, combining local heritage, everyday French life and the landscapes that give the department its character.

Épinal · Gérardmer · La Bresse · Remiremont

Remiremont & the wider department

Quieter corners & wider landscapes

Use Remiremont as a starting point for exploring this part of Vosges, combining local heritage, everyday French life and the landscapes that give the department its character.

Épinal · Gérardmer · La Bresse · Remiremont

Towns & villages

Places to explore in the Vosges

From Épinal to Remiremont, these are useful anchors for discovering the history, scenery and everyday character of Vosges.

Épinal

A natural starting point for discovering Vosges, with local heritage, places to eat and useful connections into the surrounding area.

Gérardmer

One of the department’s best-known stops, rewarding for its setting, history and the chance to explore at a slower pace.

La Bresse

A characterful place to add to a day out, offering another side of Vosges beyond its principal town.

Remiremont

A useful base for reaching the wider countryside and discovering smaller communities nearby.

Make a holiday of it

What makes the Vosges special

Wine & heritage

Vosges rewards days built around its best-known sights as well as smaller discoveries. From Épinal to Gérardmer, heritage and landscape sit comfortably alongside markets, cafés and local life.

Mountains & historic towns

The wider department opens up beyond the main towns, with scenic routes, walks and relaxed day trips around La Bresse and Remiremont. It is well suited to visitors who like to mix sightseeing with time outdoors.

Food, markets & local life

Weekly markets, regional produce and independent restaurants are an easy way to get under the skin of Vosges. Leave room in the itinerary for an unplanned lunch, a village market or a local speciality.

Travel & getting around

Getting to & around Vosges

Vosges can be reached through the wider road and rail network of Grand Est. The most convenient arrival point will depend on where in the department you are staying.

A car is often the easiest way to combine towns, villages and countryside, particularly for holiday homes outside the larger centres.

Plan day trips geographically rather than by distance alone: local roads can be part of the experience, and allowing time for markets, viewpoints and spontaneous stops makes for a more relaxed holiday.

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