Vosges

The Vosges department spans across 5,874 square kilometers of diverse landscapes, including dense forests, thermal springs, mountain ranges, and agricultural plains.

The department, established during the French Revolution in 1790, became a strategic territory during conflicts between France and Germany throughout multiple wars.

Traditional woodworking methods, textile manufacturing, and mineral water production from Vittel and Contrexéville define the industrial and economic fabric of the region.

The department contains three major administrative districts centered around Épinal, Neufchâteau, and Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, with extensive transportation networks connecting rural communities.

Nearly half of the department remains covered in natural forests, making it one of the most densely forested regions of France with numerous protected woodland areas.

Location: Grand Est

Inception: March 4, 1790

Capital city: Épinal

Shares border with: Haute-Saône, Haute-Marne, Meuse, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin, Territoire de Belfort

Website: http://vosges.gouv.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.16667,6.41667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:33