Discover the heart of the Vosges and visit Epinal and the surrounding area: enjoy this authentic heritage and stroll along its colorful streets! 

Things to do: 

• Get your head in the stars at Epinal's planetarium, the only one of its kind in France.
• Visit the Uxegney fort, built in 1884 and an exceptional example of France's defensive system in 1914. 
• Discover one of the largest collections of popular images in Europe at the Musée de l'image d'Epinal.  With over 100,000 images printed since the 18th century!
• Take a trip back in time through five centuries of history... in the fortress of Chatelle sur Moselle.

This first stage takes you to the city of violin makers, home to France's only school of violin making. Mirecourt is the ideal town for lovers of traditional skills, with violin-making, bow-making, basket-making and braiding all on offer.  The landscapes will entice you to relax, between beautifully rolling countryside, pastures and orchards. 

Things to do : 

• Explore the Musée de la lutherie et de l'archèterie françaises in Mirecourt, created in 1973, and discover the history of violin making.
• Visit the Maison de la Musique Mécanique to discover the Mirecourt serinettes, barrel organs and fairground organs... An astonishing collection of instruments dating back to the origins of mechanical music. On the first floor, the house houses magnificent lace stitches. Patient visitors can try their hand at embroidery. 
• Hike in the forest on marked trails, discovering the woods and forests or the local heritage, or join a guide for a session of sylvotherapy and enjoy a real breath of woodsy air.  

Here you are in the land of water! This journey ends on the plain, in the spa town of Contrexéville. Enjoy the view over the town's marvellous lake, with the fir-tree-clad Vosges massif in the background.

What to do: 

• Enjoy the charm of Lac de la Folie. Cycling or walking, relaxing, swimming, thrills and spills at Accrofolies (accrobranche and tyrolienne), picnics and fishing - it's all there!   
• Stroll by the Pavillon des Sources, one of the three elements of the Etablissement hydrominéral built in 1910 by Charles MEWES, along with the thermal baths and galleries, an iron and glass pavilion and beautiful mosaics. 
• Relax in the 4-hectare Parc Thermal in the heart of the resort, with its rich variety of tree species.
• Admire the Blue Fountains, in Carrara marble and enameled lava, created by architect Nicolas Normier. Hidden beneath the fountains, the Vair stream flows back into the open air in the Parc Thermal. 

You've arrived in La Vôge-Les-Bains, and more precisely in Bains Les Bains. This destination attracts many curists thanks to its thermal baths. Explore the many facets of the baths, from forest bathing amid century-old trees to thermal baths.

What to do : 

• Enjoy the exceptional setting of the Manufacture Royale park with its century-old trees, including an award-winning twisted beech. On foot or by bike, there are numerous wooded itineraries. 
• Pedal along the Voie Bleue along the Canal des Vosges.
• Take your senses on a journey at the Spa Thermal de Bains-les-Bains in a unique “Art-Déco” architectural setting, where the softness of kaolin (natural white clay), the warmth of thermal waters and the woody scents of soothing resin oils combine to create a unique experience...
• Relax in the thermal pools of La Vôge-les-Bains with tonic and relaxing activities. On the program: gentle gym, Nordic walking, music therapy class! 

Discover Sarreguemine's earthenware heritage with a stroll through the original jardin des Faïenciers on the banks of the Blies river.

What to do :

• Visit the Musée des Techniques Faïencières with its mill and its glorious past! 
• There are several walks in the town, including the stork trail: look up to see the 31 nests along the way. 
• You can also take advantage of the many parks and arboretums, water sports activities and bike rides on offer during your stay!