Épinal

For a city its size Épinal has a rather rich and international history and is well known for its old print and textile industries. Relax in one of the many parks or enjoy a glass of wine in the town square (Place des Vosges).

• Tourist Office

  phone: +33 3 29 82 53 32
  address: 6 Place Saint-Goery

By car

Épinal is situated along the rather scenic Route Nationale 57 between Nancy and Vesoul, both around 1 hour away. Watch out for potholes south of Épinal near Remiremont.

By train

You can easily reach Épinal from Nancy in 1 hour by regional train. There are also two direct daily TGV connections to and from Paris Est. The is located west of the historic town centre. The distance to the centre can easily be covered on foot.

• Musée de l'Image/Imagerie d'Épinal

  phone: +33 329814830
  address: 42 Quai de Dogneville
  Museum and an old printing house documenting and demonstrating prints, images and printing techniques over the past 300 years and its role both in the region and internationally. Has a nice shop selling all kinds of original prints.

• Marché Couvert (covered market)

  address: Rue de la Comédie
  A nice covered market with the staples; fruit, vegetables, meat and fish but also a great place to get a quick bite.

• Ibis Epinal Centre-Ville

  phone: +33 329642828
  address: 21 Quai Marechal de Contades
  Centrally located hotel-chain.

• hotelF1 Epinal Nord

  phone: +33 891705242
  address: ZAC de la Cobrelle
  Roadside budget accommodation.

Go to nearby Remiremont.