The Donon region

Land of explorers

Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, at the very heart of the Donon region, can trace its origins back through four thousand years of history.
This important geographical centre has its own Liberty Tower and the Pierre-Noël Museum, celebrating the rich architectural heritage in the area.

The town is internationally renowned as the World Geographical Capital as it was here, in 1507, that the New World was first named America. Saint-Die’s fun new water sports centre bears the same name and is a great place for free-diving enthusiasts! Leaving the town, take the 3 Abbeys Route and set out to explore the impressive pink sandstone abbeys of Senones, Moyenmoutier and Etival-Clairefontaine.