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Épinal

Grand Est, France · Europe

About Épinal

Épinal sits on the route: 10 minutes from Dogneville, 32km from Lac de Gérardmer.

Épinal is a town located in Grand Est, France. With a population of 39,518, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Épinal sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Épinal to your route.

About Épinal

Épinal (French pronunciation: [epinal] ; German: Spinneln; Latin: Spinalium) is a commune in northeastern France and the prefecture of the Vosges department.

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Where is Épinal located?

Épinal is located in Grand Est, France, Europe. The coordinates are 48.1832 latitude, 6.4530 longitude.

What is the population of Épinal?

Épinal has a population of approximately 39,518 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
39,518
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Grand Est
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
48.1832, 6.4530

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Épinal

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Lac de Gérardmer

The largest natural lake of the Vosges, ringed by forest and a lively resort town for boating and beaches.

32 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Ballon d'Alsace Summit

Grassy 1,247 m summit at the meeting point of Alsace, Lorraine and Franche-Comte, reached by a classic hairpinned climb first raced in the 1905 Tour de France; views stretch to Mont Blanc on clear days.

49 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Grand Ballon

The highest summit of the Vosges at 1424 m, crowning the Route des Crêtes with all-round Alsace views.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Épinal

  • 49 kmBallon d'Alsace SummitGrassy 1,247 m summit at the meeting point of Alsace, Lorraine and Franche-Comte, reached by a classic hairpinned climb first raced in the 1905 Tour de France; views stretch to Mont Blanc on clear days.
  • 57 kmGrand BallonThe highest summit of the Vosges at 1424 m, crowning the Route des Crêtes with all-round Alsace views.
  • 63 kmAlsace Wine RouteA 170-kilometer scenic wine road winding through vine-covered hills and storybook villages from Marlenheim to Thann.
  • 67 kmRoute des Vins d'AlsaceA 170 km wine road threading flower-decked villages and vine-clad hills below the Vosges mountains.
  • 76 kmMont Sainte-OdileClifftop abbey at 764 m on a Vosges spur, Alsace's holiest site, with terrace views across the Rhine plain and the mysterious 10-km 'Pagan Wall' megalithic enclosure in the woods below.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Épinal.

Chantraine

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 3,140

Golbey

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2 km awayPop. 8,623

Dogneville

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 1,552

Les Forges

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 2,113

Deyvillers

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,480

Chavelot

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,514

Uxegney

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,948

Thaon-les-Vosges

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 8,009

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