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Prefecture and commune in Grand Est, France
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Épinal is the capital of the Vosges département in Lorraine.
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Museum and an old printing house documenting and demonstrating prints, images and printing techniques over the past 300 years and its role both in the region and internationally. Has a nice shop selling all kinds of original prints.
Centrally located hotel-chain.
Roadside budget accommodation.
A nice covered market with the staples; fruit, vegetables, meat and fish but also a great place to get a quick bite.
By train
You can easily reach Épinal from Nancy in 1 hour by regional train. There are also two direct daily TGV connections to and from Paris Est.
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