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The best museums to visit in Épinal and its surroundings
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Renowned for its famous Museum of Images, Épinal is also a town of art and history.
If you're passing through the Vosges, discover the many cultural sites to visit to enhance your stay.
Here is a selection of the best museums in and around Épinal.
It's impossible to visit Épinal without stopping by the Museum of Images.
Just a stone's throw from the town center, this modern museum is a true local institution.
It houses one of the largest collections of popular images in the world, with over 110,000 works.
You can see posters, engravings, and old prints.
There's even a fun and interactive area for children if you're traveling with your family.
📍 Address: 42 quai de Dogneville, 88000 Épinal
🕐 Opening Hours:
From September 1st to June 30th: Tuesday to Saturday 9:30am - 12pm / 2pm - 6pm. Sunday 10am - 12pm / 2pm - 6pm from September 1st to June 30th. In summer, Monday to Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm / 1:30pm - 6pm
Sundays and public holidays (July 14th and August 15th): 10am - 12:30pm / 1:30pm - 6pm
💶 Prices: €6.50. Free for children under 18.
More private, the Chapter Museum welcomes you to the ancient remains of the medieval wall, in the heart of the historic Basilica district.
It's an opportunity to discover the city's history through medieval frescoes, a model of the 17th-century fortified city, and archaeological objects.
It's the perfect place if you want to learn more about the local heritage.
From the terrace, don't miss the panoramic view of the Moselle, which is worth the detour in itself.
📍 Address: 14 rue du Chapitre, 88000 Épinal
🕐 Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
40 minutes from Épinal, this museum showcases the unique expertise of Mirecourt's violin makers.
With rare instruments, demonstrations, and exhibitions, the making of violins and bows will hold no secrets for you.
📍 Address: Cr Stanislas, 8850 Mirecourt
🕐 Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In November and December, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
💶 Prices: €5
Located on a former industrial site, this museum immerses you in the history of Vosges beer.
Discover the stages of beer production, vintage machinery, and even a still-operating craft microbrewery.
📍 Address: 48 rue de Mirecourt, 88270 Ville-sur-Illon
🕐 Hours: Open Thursday to Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Closed annually in January and February.
💶 Prices: €6. Free for children under 14.
Located opposite the Épinal golf course, drop off your bags at this four-star hotel 10 minutes from the city center.
You can enjoy our L'Hermione wellness area before heading to our gourmet restaurant, certified Maître Restaurateur.
All our modern and cozy rooms feature a queen-size or king-size bed, a courtesy tray, a bathroom with a shower or bathtub, and a flat-screen TV.
Private parking is available, as well as a secure, locked garage. You can also charge your electric vehicle at our four charging stations.
If you're passing through the Vosges, discover the many cultural sites to visit to enhance your stay.
Here is a selection of the best museums in and around Épinal.
1. The Museum of Images, a must-see in Épinal
It's impossible to visit Épinal without stopping by the Museum of Images.
Just a stone's throw from the town center, this modern museum is a true local institution.
It houses one of the largest collections of popular images in the world, with over 110,000 works.
You can see posters, engravings, and old prints.
There's even a fun and interactive area for children if you're traveling with your family.
Practical Information
📍 Address: 42 quai de Dogneville, 88000 Épinal
🕐 Opening Hours:
From September 1st to June 30th: Tuesday to Saturday 9:30am - 12pm / 2pm - 6pm. Sunday 10am - 12pm / 2pm - 6pm from September 1st to June 30th. In summer, Monday to Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm / 1:30pm - 6pm
Sundays and public holidays (July 14th and August 15th): 10am - 12:30pm / 1:30pm - 6pm
💶 Prices: €6.50. Free for children under 18.
2. The Chapter Museum, an immersion in the history of Epinal
More private, the Chapter Museum welcomes you to the ancient remains of the medieval wall, in the heart of the historic Basilica district.
It's an opportunity to discover the city's history through medieval frescoes, a model of the 17th-century fortified city, and archaeological objects.
It's the perfect place if you want to learn more about the local heritage.
From the terrace, don't miss the panoramic view of the Moselle, which is worth the detour in itself.
Practical Information
📍 Address: 14 rue du Chapitre, 88000 Épinal
🕐 Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
3. Museums to discover around Épinal
The Museum of French Violin and Bow Making in Mirecourt
40 minutes from Épinal, this museum showcases the unique expertise of Mirecourt's violin makers.
With rare instruments, demonstrations, and exhibitions, the making of violins and bows will hold no secrets for you.
Practical Information
📍 Address: Cr Stanislas, 8850 Mirecourt
🕐 Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In November and December, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
💶 Prices: €5
4. The Vosges Brewery Museum in Ville-sur-Illon
Located on a former industrial site, this museum immerses you in the history of Vosges beer.
Discover the stages of beer production, vintage machinery, and even a still-operating craft microbrewery.
Practical Information
📍 Address: 48 rue de Mirecourt, 88270 Ville-sur-Illon
🕐 Hours: Open Thursday to Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Closed annually in January and February.
💶 Prices: €6. Free for children under 14.
Stay at the La Fayette Hotel in Épinal
Located opposite the Épinal golf course, drop off your bags at this four-star hotel 10 minutes from the city center.
You can enjoy our L'Hermione wellness area before heading to our gourmet restaurant, certified Maître Restaurateur.
All our modern and cozy rooms feature a queen-size or king-size bed, a courtesy tray, a bathroom with a shower or bathtub, and a flat-screen TV.
Private parking is available, as well as a secure, locked garage. You can also charge your electric vehicle at our four charging stations.
