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What to do in Épinal when it rains?
Even in the rain, Épinal remains an attractive city. Between its museums, planetarium, covered market, and ice rink, you can enjoy plenty of activities indoors.
Discover our selection to make the most of your stay in the Vosges Mountains, weather permitting.
Located on the banks of the Moselle River, the Épinal Museum of Images houses one of the richest collections of popular images in Europe.
Discover the history of this art form, intimately linked to the city's identity, through 110,000 images, paintings, and photographs.
📍Address: 42 Quai de Dogneville, 88000 Épinal
🕐Opening Hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday, except in summer when it is open Monday to Sunday
💶Admission: €6.50 Free for those under 18.
A former industrial site, La Plomberie has been rehabilitated and is now a must-see cultural space in Épinal.
It hosts contemporary exhibitions, concerts, street art performances, and art workshops in a warm, industrial atmosphere.
A perfect artistic escape for a rainy afternoon.
📍Address: 46 rue Saint-Michel, 88000 Épinal
🕐Opening Hours: Open daily
Want to get active? Head to the intercommunal ice rink for a skating session with family or friends.
Accessible to all ages, it regularly offers themed evenings with DJs, light shows, and family-friendly activities.
With a bit of luck, you might also catch a Wildcat hockey game or a figure skating competition.
📍Address: 2 Faubourg de Poissompré, 88000 Épinal
🕐Opening Hours: Open from September to the end of May
💶Prices: From €7.90
For a more cosmic escape, the Épinal Planetarium is the perfect place.
It offers numerous shows under a dome for an interstellar journey through the galaxy, as well as immersive performances.
Suitable for children and astronomy enthusiasts alike, it's the perfect educational activity to brighten up a gray sky.
📍Address: MJC Belle Étoile, rue Dom Pothier, 88000 Épinal
🕐Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and until 8:00 PM on Fridays
💶Prices: By reservation only
Housed in a medieval tower, this small museum retraces the history of Épinal through numerous antique objects and a model of the 17th-century city.
If you are unfamiliar with the city, this is the perfect place for an informative visit, sheltered from the elements.
📍Address: 6 Place Saint-Goëry, 88000 Épinal
🕐Opening Hours: Mid-June to mid-September
💶Admission: Free
Finally, don't miss the Épinal Covered Market, an iconic hub of activity in the city center.
You'll find local products as well as some Vosges specialties like Munster cheese or mirabelle plum jam; perfect for warming up with delicious local products.
📍Address: Place Claude Bassot, 88000 Épinal
🕐Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (varies daily)
After exploring Épinal in the rain, head to the Best Western Plus La Fayette hotel, just 10 minutes from the city center.
This 4-star hotel, located opposite the Épinal golf course, offers spacious rooms, a spa with a heated indoor pool, sauna, and hammam, as well as a refined restaurant serving seasonal cuisine.
Whether you're traveling as a couple, a family, or on business, everything is designed for your comfort.
Easily accessible and equipped with private parking and charging stations, the hotel is the perfect place to unpack and enjoy a relaxing stay, whatever the weather.
Discover our selection to make the most of your stay in the Vosges Mountains, weather permitting.
🖼 The Museum of Images: A Journey Through Time
Located on the banks of the Moselle River, the Épinal Museum of Images houses one of the richest collections of popular images in Europe.
Discover the history of this art form, intimately linked to the city's identity, through 110,000 images, paintings, and photographs.
Practical Information
📍Address: 42 Quai de Dogneville, 88000 Épinal
🕐Opening Hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday, except in summer when it is open Monday to Sunday
💶Admission: €6.50 Free for those under 18.
🎭 La Plomberie: a hybrid and creative space
A former industrial site, La Plomberie has been rehabilitated and is now a must-see cultural space in Épinal.
It hosts contemporary exhibitions, concerts, street art performances, and art workshops in a warm, industrial atmosphere.
A perfect artistic escape for a rainy afternoon.
Practical Information
📍Address: 46 rue Saint-Michel, 88000 Épinal
🕐Opening Hours: Open daily
❄ Épinal's ice rink: skate while staying dry
Want to get active? Head to the intercommunal ice rink for a skating session with family or friends.
Accessible to all ages, it regularly offers themed evenings with DJs, light shows, and family-friendly activities.
With a bit of luck, you might also catch a Wildcat hockey game or a figure skating competition.
Practical Information
📍Address: 2 Faubourg de Poissompré, 88000 Épinal
🕐Opening Hours: Open from September to the end of May
💶Prices: From €7.90
🌌 The Planetarium: Reaching for the Stars
For a more cosmic escape, the Épinal Planetarium is the perfect place.
It offers numerous shows under a dome for an interstellar journey through the galaxy, as well as immersive performances.
Suitable for children and astronomy enthusiasts alike, it's the perfect educational activity to brighten up a gray sky.
Practical Information
📍Address: MJC Belle Étoile, rue Dom Pothier, 88000 Épinal
🕐Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and until 8:00 PM on Fridays
💶Prices: By reservation only
🏛️ The Chapter Museum: At the Heart of Épinal's History
Housed in a medieval tower, this small museum retraces the history of Épinal through numerous antique objects and a model of the 17th-century city.
If you are unfamiliar with the city, this is the perfect place for an informative visit, sheltered from the elements.
Practical Information
📍Address: 6 Place Saint-Goëry, 88000 Épinal
🕐Opening Hours: Mid-June to mid-September
💶Admission: Free
🍒 The Covered Market: For a Gourmet Stop
Finally, don't miss the Épinal Covered Market, an iconic hub of activity in the city center.
You'll find local products as well as some Vosges specialties like Munster cheese or mirabelle plum jam; perfect for warming up with delicious local products.
Practical Information
📍Address: Place Claude Bassot, 88000 Épinal
🕐Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (varies daily)
🛏 Where to stay in Épinal?
After exploring Épinal in the rain, head to the Best Western Plus La Fayette hotel, just 10 minutes from the city center.
This 4-star hotel, located opposite the Épinal golf course, offers spacious rooms, a spa with a heated indoor pool, sauna, and hammam, as well as a refined restaurant serving seasonal cuisine.
Whether you're traveling as a couple, a family, or on business, everything is designed for your comfort.
Easily accessible and equipped with private parking and charging stations, the hotel is the perfect place to unpack and enjoy a relaxing stay, whatever the weather.
