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Taking their name from the mountain range of the same name, the Vosges are located in north-eastern France. The massif is divided betweenAlsace and Lorraine. It covers several départements: Meurthe et Moselle, Moselle, Vosges, Haut-Rhin, Bas-Rhin
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From Épinal to Gérardmer, the Vosges is full of pretty towns to visit over the weekend. Between the mountains, pine forests and lakes, the atmosphere is just right for a holiday that's 100% natural... and unusual!
Here are a few examples of towns to visit during a stay in the Vosges:
- Épinal
- Gérardmer
- Saint-Dié-des-Vosges
- Vittel
- La Bresse
- Contrexéville
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To turn your weekend in the Vosges into an unusual holiday, you first need to find the ideal accommodation. For an unusual and typical stay, consider booking an authentic chalet or a comfortable gypsy caravan on the edge of the Vosges forest. If you're looking for a night away from it all, opt for a tree house, a yurt or a bubble in the middle of nowhere. The choice is yours!
Spending an unusual holiday in the Vosges with your partner? Choose a tree house or a 100% comfortable transparent bubble. In both cases, the Vosges countryside and romance are guaranteed! And for even more comfort and relaxation, don't forget to choose the spa option for your unusual accommodation!
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In summer and winter, certain types of accommodation can be overcrowded. Especially unusual accommodation! To ensure that your weekend in the Vosges runs smoothly, we recommend that you book your unusual accommodation in advance.
A tree house, a gypsy caravan on the edge of the woods, a bubble in the middle of nowhere... Whichever accommodation you choose, you'll be more likely to find space in your favourite establishment. Summer or winter, travellers flock to visit the Vosges under a blanket of snow or in the sunshine of the Grand Est, so remember to book in advance!
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The Vosges has a wealth of traditional dishes, renowned and appreciated throughout France. The best specialities from the Vosges mountains can be enjoyed over a generous meal (and in good company) known as a "repas marcaire". Meat pie, smoked pork, tofailles (famous Vosges roast potatoes) and blueberry tart. You'll leave satisfied, expert word!
Here's a non-exhaustive list of Vosges specialities:
- Quiche Lorraine
- Munster Géromé cheese
- Lorraine pâté
- Tofailles
- Vosges salad
- Kneffes
- Blueberry tart
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The Vosges Massif is renowned for its many activities during the summer months. Spend an original weekend in the great outdoors!
Here are a few ideas for summer activities in the Vosges:
- Paddle on Lake Gérardmer
- Play an Explore Game in the forest of La Bresse
- Mountain biking in La Bresse
- Hike along the Route des Crêtes and the Hohneck or to the summit of the Donon
- Observe the great Tendon waterfall
- Discover the arts and crafts of the Baccarat, Saint Louis and Meisenthal crystal glassworks
- Lunch on the banks of Lac des Corbeaux
- Stroll around the Lispach peat bogs
- Explore the Alsace Wine Route and its vineyards
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With its mountains stretching as far as the eye can see, the Vosges massif offers visitors a breathtaking spectacle when the first snowflakes begin to fall. While winter sports are the order of the day at this time of year, the atmosphere can also lend itself to some unusual activities! A night-time snowshoe hike, an introduction to leatherwork or a 100% ceramic experience? The choice is yours!
Here are just a few of the things you can do in winter in the Vosges:
- Spend a night in a chalet by the fire
- Ski at night or at dawn in one of the Vosges resorts
- Enjoy a spa treatment at Vittel or Contrexéville
- Snowshoe trekking in the heart of the Vosges forest
- Spend the night in unusual accommodation
- Toboggan down the slopes
- Try your hand at leatherwork with a specialist
- Take part in a ceramics workshop
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The Vosges can be visited all year round. As the seasons change, the region reveals its different facets. In spring and summer, take advantage of the mild temperatures to enjoy some unusual outdoor activities during your stay. Paragliding, gravelling, electric scooters or Explor Games in the heart of the Vosges forest. This is your chance to discover the Vosges massif as you've never seen it before!
In autumn, the landscapes of the Vosges massif offer a splendid palette of colours, from bluish lakes to fir forests. It's the perfect season to stay in a tree house, or in a transparent bubble in the middle of the forest. Finally, in the Vosges, winter is a magical time for children of all ages. If you're a keen skier, how about a session in one of the Vosges mountain resorts? Put on a hat and a good pair of gloves: Gérardmer, La Bresse, Lac Blanc and many more await you!
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It's well known that the Vosges and its imposing mountain range are a great place for downhill and cross-country skiing. So, with its twenty or so resorts, it's hardly surprising that the region has miles of slopes to hurtle down!
Here are just a few of the ski resorts in the Vosges:
- La Bresse Hohneck
- Le Lac Blanc
- Gérardmer
- Le Champ du Feu
- La Bresse Brabant
- Ballon d'Alsace
- Le Markstein