Épinal: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 44 - 85 Kyriad Epinal Centre
 This Kyriad is located in Epinal near the Ile de la Gosse. It offers modern and practical 2-star rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, satel… MoreEUR 75 - 160 Mercure Epinal Centre
 In the heart Epinal on the Moselle River stands the Mercure Epinal Centre. Ideal for business and leisure travellers, this hotel offers both guest ro… MoreEUR 40 - 49 Premiere Classe Epinal
 On the banks of the Moselle...
A few minutes away from the town centre, beside D46 road and near RN57 national road, our hotel offers a wonderful welc… MoreEUR 37 - 55 Quick Palace Epinal
 This hotel is located in the outskirts of Epinal, it is a 5-minute drive from the centre city, the TGV train station and Moselle River. It offers free… MoreEUR 47 - 71 Inter-Hotel Prest´Hôtel Epinal
 The fully renovated Prest´Hôtel Epinal is a few minutes from the charming town of Epinal, and offers a warm and friendly atmosphere.
The en su… MoreEUR 69 - 149 Hotel Le Manoir
 With its elegant facade, the chic Hotel Le Manoir offers carefully decorated, personalised rooms. It is full of character and boasts a lovely setting … MoreEUR 47 - 98 Campanile Epinal
 The hotel offers excellent value for money and functional accommodation in the beautiful town of Epinal.
Wonderful city with plenty to see, do and e… MoreEUR 59 - 81 Hotel Ibis Epinal Centre
 The Ibis Epinal Centre Ville hotel is located in the town centre on the bank of the Moselle River. Wi-Fi access is free of charge.
Each en suite room… MoreEUR 49 - 95 Hotel La Basilique
 The Hotel La Basilique is located in the centre of Epinal, close to the Basilica Saint-Maurice and Place de Vosges. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi intern… MoreEUR 68 - 98 Best Western Lafayette
 The hotel is located near Épinal. It is fully air-conditioned and offers peaceful and comfortable accommodation.
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Épinal: Guide
Épinal is a département. Population (1999): 38,207; residents are known as Spinaliens.
Geography
It is situated on the Moselle river, 60 km south of Nancy.
Sights
The old town centre features the Place des Vosges, the Chapitre district, Saint-Maurice's Basilica, medieval castle remains and the Roman House (XI and XIII c). It is also known for its parks and gardens.
There are major fortifications, extended and maintained until the early 20th century.
Economy
Épinal is best known for the "Images d'Epinal" the popular prints created by a local company, the Imagerie d'Epinal, formerly known as the Imagerie Pellerin. These stencil-colored woodcuts of military subjects, Napoleonic history, storybook characters and other folk themes were widely distributed throughout the 19th century. The company still exists today, and still uses its hand-operated presses to produce the antique images. Other local industries include textiles, metals, morocco leather, precision instruments, and bicycles. There is a school of textile weaving.
Twin towns
Épinal participates in town twinning to foster good international relations. Its current partners include:
- Bitola, Republic of Macedonia
- Chieri, Italy
- Gembloux, Belgium
- La Crosse, Wisconsin|La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States
- Loughborough, United Kingdom
- Schwäbisch Hall, Germany
External links
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