Is there an entrance fee for Épinal castle?

No, access to the site is free.

Are dogs allowed on site?

Yes, as long as they are kept on a leash.

Is parking available?

Free parking is available near the site.

How old is the castle?

The main fortress dates back to the 13th century, in the medieval period.

What remains of the castle today?

Ruins of the fortified enclosure and keep, along with a 19th-century landscaped park built on the site.

Château d'Épinal

Épinal Castle

Épinal

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Château d'Épinal stands in Épinal (Vosges), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages, 10th century, 13th century, first half of the 19th century). Admission is free. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 7, 2026.

Épinal castle stands on a sandstone ridge overlooking the town and the Moselle valley, at an elevation of 387 metres. Visitors find the remains of a medieval stronghold built in the 13th century under the bishop of Metz, Jacques de Lorraine, later adapted for artillery warfare before being destroyed on the orders of Louis XIV in 1670. The grounds also hold a 19th-century landscaped park with garden follies set among the fortress ruins and the keep.

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What to know

Entry to the site is free of charge.
Dogs are allowed if kept on a leash.
Free parking is available nearby.
The site combines medieval ruins with a 19th-century park, best explored on foot over sloping ground.
The whole area is protected as a listed historic monument, covering both the ruins and the landscaped park.

Practical information

Opening hours

ouvert toute l'année, tous les jours
horaires évoluant selon les saisons

Prices

Adult: Free
Child: Free

Free for free access and parking for everyone

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: Free

access for people with reduced mobility: main entrance (Colombière) and footbridge

On site

Toilets
Food and drink
Picnic area
Child-friendly

Where this château is

Épinal · Vosges · Grand Est

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Address

26 Rue Saint-Michel, 88000 Épinal

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00107139
Period of construction: Middle Ages, 10th century, 13th century, first half of the 19th century

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Frequently asked

Is there an entrance fee for Épinal castle?: No, access to the site is free.
Are dogs allowed on site?: Yes, as long as they are kept on a leash.
Is parking available?: Free parking is available near the site.
How old is the castle?: The main fortress dates back to the 13th century, in the medieval period.
What remains of the castle today?: Ruins of the fortified enclosure and keep, along with a 19th-century landscaped park built on the site.

Information verified on August 7, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website