Discover a tourist destination that is declined in the plural !
A forest as far as the eye can see, four thermal spas where to take the waters peacefully, family ski resorts, big tables in farms-inns ... The Vosges is all that and that's much more !
The beauty of the scenery and the calm surrounding will be due to your haste. In the Vosges, far from everyday concerns, stop time and offer yourself a moment of well-being to recharge your batteries and think of you, just you.
Also, in the Vosges, hiking is for everyone. The network of pedestrian itineraries is rich and divided into different levels, one is guided by the markings of the Club Vosgien and the FFRP not to be found in Lapland ...
Welcome to the Vosges !
Local specialties
Savor small typical dishes and renowned specialties on the return of a beautiful hike ... Discover authentic products, born of a terroir of character and centuries-old traditions ...
From country inns to star-studded restaurants, many establishments of all kinds welcome you for succulent, simple or delicate meals.
On the menu : sauerkraut, sausages, ham, various types of smoked salted with a wood fire or perfumed with fir pectine Vosges, pies, quiches but also Bäckeoffe, trout blue or Riesling, Flammekueche, cheesy cheese plate ... Unavoidable, the Munster d'Alsace known as "géromé" on the Lorraine side, was born from the know-how of the monks in the seventh century. To be enjoyed, preferably, in a farm hostel during a traditional meal marcaire with peasant soup, baked potatoes cooked with tisons ... Memorable !
Major events and venues
EVENTS :
- The monumental spectacle of Damien FONTAINE in DOMREMY - esplanade of the Basilica, in June and July.
- The Enduro des Hautes Vosges in June in La Bresse
- The Tour de France 2017 in July
- The Mountain Bike World Cup : 25 and 26 August 2018 in La Bresse with 2 events: cross-country (XC) and downhill (DH)
- The traditions of the Massif des Vosges are festivals in all seasons : Christmas markets, Carnival, rabbit and Easter eggs, Saint Jean lights, countless music festivals, gastronomic fairs to taste Delicious local products.
TO VISIT :
The Massif des Vosges, a land of culture : The Massif des Vosges has more than 100 museums devoted to exciting themes : the Baccarat Crystal Museum, the Ventron Textile Museum, the Val d'Argent mining heritage ... Discover Also the Houses of the Parks, the museums of faience, the arts of fire, the diligence, the railways.
Artisanal and industrial heritage : The craftsmen and industrialists of the Massif des Vosges open their doors to reveal their secret of manufacture. The industrial heritage of the Massif des Vosges is also a must to visit : mines, forges, pottery, paper mills, embroidery ...
Fancy a gastronomic discovery ? Visit the Gertwiller Gingerbread Museum, the Lapoutroie Museum of Appetizers and many more. If you prefer a gourmet getaway, discover the distilleries, breweries, confectionery and other chocolate factories ... Continue your visit to the Fabrics Museum, the textile and costume museum or the lace conservatory.
Places of Remembrance : Historical monuments from 1870 to the end of the Second World War will plunge you into the history of France, in the heart of the Vosges. The sites of the Hartmannswillerkopf (Old Armand) and Linge, high places of the Great War are also places impossible to circumvent. And to continue your immersion, follow the "Prisoner Trail" linking the Natzweiler-Struthof camp, to that of Schirmeck-Vorbruck, "the path of the smugglers", path of freedom for escapees.
The Massif des Vosges offers you a thousand places to visit !
