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Golbey

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Vosges

Charming town of Vosges, in East Grand region Golbey takes place on the outskirts of Epinal, on the banks of the Moselle. It is located in the heart of Lorraine, near Chavelot, Dogneville and Dinozé.

Occupied since the Paleolithic, as evidenced by the remains found there, the territory of Golbey began to really develop in the Gallo-Roman. Over the centuries, the town has gradually forged a dynamic and pleasant face it has today, turning mainly to agricultural activities.

Continuous Vosges town attract visitors passing through its interesting architectural and cultural heritage, but also its proximity to some of the most beautiful sights of the region and authentic landscapes.

Geographical information

MunicipalityGolbey
Postcode88190
Latitude48.1973680 (N 48° 11’ 51”)
Longitude6.4404250 (E 6° 26’ 26”)
AltitudeFrom 313m to 386m
Surface area9.49 km²
Population9001 inhabitants
Density948 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureEpinal (3.5 km, 7 min)
Insee code88209
IntercommunalityCA d'Épinal
DepartmentVosges
TerritoryLorraine
RegionGreat East

Nearest cities & towns

Chantraine3.3 km (7 min)
Épinal3.7 km (10 min)
Chavelot4.7 km (7 min)
Jeuxey4.9 km (10 min)
Les Forges5.2 km (9 min)
Domèvre-sur-Avière5.6 km (13 min)
Dogneville5.6 km (10 min)
Uxegney6.5 km (11 min)
Thaon-les-Vosges7.2 km (9 min)
Deyvillers7.2 km (10 min)
Longchamp7.6 km (10 min)
Darnieulles7.9 km (12 min)
Sanchey8.1 km (11 min)
Dinozé8.1 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

Built in the late nineteenth century, the height of the Great Hague is open to the public in the summer season. Installed in more than 360 meters, it was to originally feature to close the passages between strong wood Abbot and Dogneville. The building has the distinction of having a semi-detached scarp with shooting slots and two ditches without cons-scarp wall. It was when he was still in office, accommodate nearly 200 soldiers.

Walking through the city, be sure not to stop at the church of Saints Abdon-and-Sennen that reveals a beautiful organ of the late nineteenth century.

Nice for a family outing, the canal bridge Golbey is also popular.

Places of interest

Performance halls

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Sunday morning.

A fireworks display is held annually in January to celebrate the New Year.

In April, up to Paper feast and entertainment for all ages.

St. Fleur is celebrated at the beginning of October including a flower parade, musical entertainment or throwing flower petals.

A parade of Saint Nicolas is proposed in December with various festivities.

Weather

Tuesday 23 april
Min. -2°C - Max. 8°C
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Wednesday 24 april
Min. 1°C - Max. 6°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Exhibition by a creator of stories and shows
Culture and education12 € Laveline-devant-Bruyères (24 km)
Interactive tour of a leather studio
Arts and Crafts12 € Basse-sur-le-Rupt (33 km)
Visit an exhibition and sale of artistic minerals
EntertainmentFreeXonrupt-Longemer (37 km)
Visit a copper mine
Culture and education11 € Le Thillot (43 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Tour of Bambois
HikeEasy3:00Épinal (2.6 km)
Forts Circuit
HikeEasy2:30Épinal (2.6 km)
Saint-Laurent Hills
HikeEasy3:00Épinal (2.6 km)
Grands Bois Circuit
HikeEasy4:00Épinal (2.6 km)
Around Uzéfaing
HikeEasy3:00Épinal (2.6 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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