Saint-Dié-des-Vosges

This town sits between several mountain ranges at 343 meters elevation, while the Meurthe River flows through its center. Its location near the German border shapes the setting of this commune in the Vosges department.

In November 1944, the town suffered severe destruction during World War II, which led to comprehensive rebuilding efforts. The reconstruction followed traditional building forms and largely preserved the townscape.

The Gothic cathedral combines several building phases under one roof and displays modern stained glass by Jean Bazaine. This combination of old walls and contemporary art shapes the interior of the church today.

The municipal area includes 220 kilometers of marked hiking trails spread across four mountain ranges with different access points. Solid footwear and a map help with orientation in the forested elevations.

Local scholars first gave the American continent its name on a world map in 1507, which earned the town the nickname godmother of America. This connection to exploration history appears in several institutions and monuments.

Location: Vosges

Location: arrondissement of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges

Elevation above the sea: 442 m

Shares border with: Denipaire, Ban-de-Sapt, Hurbache, Mortagne, Nayemont-les-Fosses, Saint-Jean-d'Ormont, Sainte-Marguerite, Saint-Michel-sur-Meurthe, Saulcy-sur-Meurthe, Taintrux, La Voivre

Address: 88100 Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France

Phone: +33329526666

Email: contact@ville-saintdie.fr

Website: http://saint-die.eu

GPS coordinates: 48.28417,6.94917

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:43