The Vosges Region

TAKE A BREATH IN LES VOSGES, BETWEEN LAKES, MOUNTAINS AND FORESTS!

Enjoy the exceptional site of Gerardmer, «The Pearl of Vosges» in all seasons: this summer and wintertime resort is located in the heart of the genuine nature of the massif of the Vosges, between LAKES, -Gerardmer Lake, Longemer, Retournemer and many others as we are in the Lake Valley-, MOUNTAINS -national park of the «Ballon des Vosges»-, and FORESTS -sublime conifer forests of the Vosges.

Sport, relaxing and tradition are waiting for you in the heart of the massif of the Vosges!

Enjoy the various activities offered in the area during your stay in our different hotels: Les Jardins de Sophie, Le Beau Rivage and the Hotel de la Paix!

NATURAL SITES AND VIEW POINTS

• Gerardmer Lake : the largest natural lake in the Vosges, length: 2.2km, width: 750m and depth: 38m.
• Longemer Lake : 5km away
• Retournemer Lake : 12km away
• Blanchemer Lake
• Lake of Les Corbeaux
• Waterfall of the Saut des Cuves
• Big waterfall of Tendon
• Moraine of Granges-sur-Vologne
• The Peak Route and the Schlucht pass : 80km, half the path in the forest: the Peak Route offers an incredible range of magnificent landscapes: lakes, mountains, ballons (rounded peaks), passes, rocks, meadows and forests. You will certainly appreciate the sumptuous panorama of Hohneck and Grand Ballon parks, and the diversified mountain flora. The Route starts 30km away from Colmar and goes down south to Thann where it meets the Vineyard Route.
• Roche du Diable

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

• Sports and water activities on the banks of Gerardmer Lake : bathing, fishing, rowing, canoeing, sailing, pedal-boat, diving...
• Hiking around Gerardmer Lake(6.5km) and much more few hours tours in the area
• Mountain bike: with 200km of cycle trail between Gerardmer and Xonrupt, it is the largest mountain biking area in the region.
• Rambling: 300km of paths among the pine trees
• Golf (half an hour away)

 

WINTER ACTIVITIES

Gerardmer, one of the greatest ski areas of the East of France.

• Downhill skiing

Domaine de la Mauselaine : 40km of downhill skiing runs, including the longest run of the Vosges (4km), only 2.5km from city center. Free shuttles service in season during holidays and week-ends.

Domaine de la Bresse-Hohneck: the largest ski area of the East of France is accessible by car (10km from our hotels)

• Cross-country skiing

Domaine des Bas Rupts : 100km of runs close to the Domaine de la Muselaine to practice cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the forest..

 

 ALL YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIES

• Mus�e de l'Image et Imagerie d'Epinal : 40km away
• Mus�e Faune Lorraine, 500m from the Carrefour du Saut des Cuves
• Mus�e du textile : 1.5km from Ventron, to discover the textile industry
• Casino : the Casino du Lac has slot machines, roulette poker and blackjack tables. It is situated a few meters from the hotel de la Paix and the Beau Rivage.
• Cinema : one renovated cinema in the casino premises and a theater hall in La Maison de la Culture.
• Skating rink, bowling, swimming pool, 8 tennis courts, climbing wall, table tennis, volley ball ... :a few steps from Beau Rivage hotel.

• Shopping :

  • Linen : Gerardmer is the linen capital. You can use your free time to visit outlet shops and stores (Le Jacquard Fran�ais, Linvosges, Garnier-Thiebaut, Textiles de Granges sur Vologne, Blanc des vosges-Fran�ois Hans...).
  • Local products and handcraft : discover traditional products from the Vosges: honey and jams, fabrication of the famous muster Gerome cheese, Eaux de vie, stone leather and wood handcraft, lace, enamels...at the «Association des Artisans du Village de Liezey». Handcraft, delicatessen and cheese, pine tree honey at «La Maison de la Montagne» in Gerardmer. Fermented fruit drinks, flowers and plants at «Petits Crus Vosgiens» in Gerardmer or at «Cuvees Vosgiennes» in La Bresse.Clogs at «La Saboterie des Lacs». Traditional candy craftsmanship and tasting at the «Confiserie des Hautes Vosges» in Plaifaing.

NOT TO BE MISSED EVENTS

• 13th of July : : Popular dance and St John fire

• 14th of July : Fireworks shot from Locle wharf

•  14th of August: F�erie du Lac, a free show about the lake with great firework and musical animations.

• Gerardmer triathlon : An exceptional event for high-level athletes. The first week end of September, many competitions occur: Triathlon Distance Olympique (with the famous «Escape to Alcatraz Triathlon Series»), Triathlon XL and the Discovery and TriKids versions for children. DO program: 1.5km swimming, 10.5 km running and 39km cycling. XL program: 1.9km swimming, 39km cycling and 21 km running.

• Festival du Film Fantastique de Gerardmer : it is organized every last week-end of January.

• Rencontres du Cinema: this event takes place by the end of March in the Casino du Lac, a few meters from Beau Rivage and Hotel de la Paix. About twenty movies are projected. You can meet many actors or directors during public premieres. For real passionate!!

• F�te des Jonquilles (Daffodils): next one in April 2011. Don't miss this exceptional event that occurs every two years in Gerardmer! Floats made of millions of flowers. A sumptuous parade to celebrate spring...Popular dance, guinguette, brass bands, folk groups...

Whatever you are looking for, pure sensations, natural and wild spaces, specific flora and fauna, authentic culture, tradition, conviviality, gastronomic pleasures or simply wellness and rest, come to join us at Jardins de Sophie, Beau Rivage or Hotel de la Paix!

Marrakech region

SITES AND ATTRACTIONS

Discover a place where the mountains and desert melt !

Djema El Fnaa place: A Unesco Cultural Heritage Site. A permanent show since 1000 years.

The Saadians grave (sixteenth century): sumptuous examples of Moorish decorative art.

Koutoubia Mosque: a religious building built in the twelfth century, and representative of Almohad art.

Bahia Palace: A masterpiece of Moroccan architecture, whose construction began in the late nineteenth century, like most Arab-Andalusian palaces. It contains beautiful gardens and beautiful courtyards.

Majorelle Garden: Botanical garden created by the French painter Jacques Majorelle. Owned by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé since 1980.

The souks of Marrakech: the talented artisans sell their artifacts.

The Palmeraie of Marrakech spread over an area of 12,000 hectares, and over 100,000 palm trees that date from the 11th century.

Nearby:
The Ourika valley and the site of Nfis cascades Setti Fadma: rivers that descend from the High Atlas, full of freshness

Asni: village at 1150m altitude at the foot of Toubkal and surrounded by olive and almond trees.

Toubkal National Park: located only 70 km away from Marrakech, it contains the highest peaks in North Africa, the main being the Ouenkrim (4089 m), Toubkal (4167m) and Tich....

The city of Essaouira (250 km): Former Portuguese city, situated on a rocky peninsula exposed to the winds and waves, characterized by its huge sandy beaches...

ACTIVITIES

Golf : Marrakech is a great spot for Golf lovers

Hiking: walking, biking or riding camels in the Palmeraie, riding quads, trekking in the Atlas …

Mountain sports and water recreation in the surrounding area.

Alpine skiing in winter at the station Oukaïmeden, the highest of all Africa and the most equipped in Morocco, located at 70 km from the city of Marrakesh at 3273 meters of altitude...

EVENTS

Marrakech’s Marathon in January.

Festival of Popular Arts in Marrakech Festival Samaa and sacred music: in July.
International Film Festival of Marrakech: annual event in early December to reward the best Moroccan and foreign production of features and short films.

Marrakech’s big award: Third stage of the racing world championship tourism’s cars.

Contemporary Dance Festival of Marrakech in January...