Vosges

Overview of the Vosges department

Key facts

• Type of place: department.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Location:

• Local time: Heure : Vosges

• Department code: 88.

• Bordering departments:

• Prefecture: Épinal

• Sub-prefectures: Neufchâteau, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges

• Number of communes: 507.

• Population: 373,560 inhabitants (2014).

• Area: 5,874 km².

• Density: 64 inhabitants/km².

• Highest point: Hohneck (1,363 m).

• Lowest point: Grignoncourt (227 m).

• Coastline: 0 km; no maritime access.

• Highlights (out of ★★★★): Nature ★★/ ★★★; Culture ★; Relaxation-holidays ★★

• Website: http://www.tourisme.vosges.fr

Climate and weather

Tourism

• What to see in the Grand Est region and the Vosges

Wooded, with varied terrain, lakes, and waterfalls, the department is ideal for outdoor and nature enthusiasts, both in summer and winter, thanks to several ski resorts.