Top 3 places to visit in Épinal
In the heart of the Vosges, Épinal invites you to stroll through its human-sized town centre, dotted with pink sandstone buildings. Here are three must-see places to visit during your stay!
Built around the middle of the 13th century at an altitude of 387m, the Château d'Épinal nestles in a 27-hectare park. Although the château is now in ruins, you can still visit the grounds freely:
Founded in the 11th century, the Basilica of Saint-Maurice stands out for its silhouette, which has evolved over the centuries. Its dimensions are impressive: 68 metres long and a nave that rises to a height of 14 metres. Inside, paintings and sculptures abound. Special mention should be made of the rich 19th-century stained glass windows.
Address: Place Saint-Goery
Épinal's main museum, it features over 30,000 works from Antiquity to the 20th century. Painting, sculpture, decorative arts, archaeology, numismatics... an exceptional wealth! Among the masterpieces on display are
For your stay in the Vosges, make yourself comfortable in one of the 58 rooms at our Best Western hotel in Épinal. You'll love the warm, cosy atmosphere and superior bedding (queen-size or king-size).
To make your stay in Épinal unforgettable, our 4-star hotel offers :
Our top 3 sites to visit in Épinal
Épinal castle and grounds
Built around the middle of the 13th century at an altitude of 387m, the Château d'Épinal nestles in a 27-hectare park. Although the château is now in ruins, you can still visit the grounds freely:
- A medieval garden
- A wildlife park
- Walking trails
- A carousel
Saint-Maurice Basilica
Founded in the 11th century, the Basilica of Saint-Maurice stands out for its silhouette, which has evolved over the centuries. Its dimensions are impressive: 68 metres long and a nave that rises to a height of 14 metres. Inside, paintings and sculptures abound. Special mention should be made of the rich 19th-century stained glass windows.
Address: Place Saint-Goery
The Departmental Museum of Ancient and Contemporary Art
Épinal's main museum, it features over 30,000 works from Antiquity to the 20th century. Painting, sculpture, decorative arts, archaeology, numismatics... an exceptional wealth! Among the masterpieces on display are
- Job mocked by his wife by Georges de La Tour (circa 1630)
- Summer and Winter by Jan Brueghel (late 16th, early 17th century)
- Naked Faith by Gilbert Proesch (1982)
Your spa hotel in Épinal
For your stay in the Vosges, make yourself comfortable in one of the 58 rooms at our Best Western hotel in Épinal. You'll love the warm, cosy atmosphere and superior bedding (queen-size or king-size).
To make your stay in Épinal unforgettable, our 4-star hotel offers :
- A new Hermione Spa area with jacuzzi, hammam and indoor pool. Let yourself be tempted by a body or facial treatment.
- A gourmet restaurant, Le Rochambeau, where you can enjoy refined dishes in an elegant, bright setting.
- A fitness room
