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Épinal
and the spas of the Vosges

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Journey through a territory rich in history and wellness
On the banks of the Moselle River, wander through Épinal as you please: on foot or by bike, for a cultural and historical getaway, for a meditative stroll or for a shopping expedition. Its images are known around the world. Beyond the river and the most wooded town in France are the mountains of the Vosges, the origin of the springs used by the spa resorts.

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Image Centre: traditions and know-how

Formally the Pellerin print works, the Épinal Imagerie represents know-how and imagery traditions handed down over three centuries. Today, designers reinterpret works from the past, and the fabrication of traditional popular images continues in the workshops. Next door, the Image Museum offers an exceptional collection of old images and contemporary works of art. The museum, together with the Imagerie, form the Image Centre.

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Climb to new heights!

Fans of remarkable panoramas: don’t miss a visit to the ruins of Épinal Castle. Listed as a historical monument, the site overlooks the town of the Vosges and the valley of the Moselle River. An English-style park surrounds the ruins of the medieval fortress.

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Departmental Museum of Ancient and Contemporary Art

Behind the modern architecture of the steel and glass building is one of France’s largest collections of contemporary art, alongside classical paintings and remarkable archaeological pieces. Rembrandt and La Tour stand side by side with works from 20th century artists.

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In and around Épinal by bike!

For sport or for pleasure, by yourself or as a family, cycling is king in and around Épinal. For mountain bikers, there are 1,400 km of marked trails of the FFC (French Cycling Federation). As for cycle tourists, they can enjoy any of the 13 circuits ranging from 40 to more than 100 km.

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The Trail of Images, an artistic path through the heart of the town

Every year in Épinal, 15 art school graduates draw inspiration from popular images and exhibit their revisited, open-air creations. Open during the summer, this colourful graphic arts trail links the Image Museum, which houses the original works, to the Departmental Museum of Ancient and Contemporary Art.

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Journey through time at the Plombières-les-Bains spa centre

With renowned benefits, the naturally hot spring waters of Plombières are ideal for rejuvenation. It’s hard to resist the jacuzzis, warm ceramic rooms and water massage baths at the Calodaé Roman spa and balneotherapy centre, a site with remarkable architecture.

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Bains-les-Bains spa centre: a breath of fresh air and relaxation

Surrounded by forests, enjoy the invigorating setting of the Bains-les-Bains spa centre. The spa and the beauty treatment centre offer packages and treatments for the face and the body to combine relaxation and wellness in an Art déco atmosphere. Enjoy to your heart’s content.

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Les Imaginales Festival

For 4 days in May, Épinal transforms into a temple of fantasy. With exhibitions, conferences and literary discussions, this international fantasy literature fair gives passionate fans the chance to meet artists and illustrators from around the world.
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Rues & Cies

Let yourself be surprised and moved by this multi-disciplinary festival. A weekend with burlesque theatre, music, dance, circus, brass bands, mimes and clowns taking over the streets and squares of Épinal, with shows combining humour and poetry.

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