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Lake Gérardmer
The largest natural lake in the Vosges (about 115 hectares), Lake Gérardmer nestles at an altitude of 660 metres at the foot of the forests, a popular resort in both summer and winter.
Getting there
By train: Remiremont station, then coach; otherwise by car, about 1 hour from Nancy or Épinal.
History
Of glacial origin, it built Gérardmer's reputation as a tourist destination from the 19th century onwards, earning the town the nickname “the pearl of the Vosges”.
Culture & stories
Swimming, sailing, pedalos and walking or cycling round the lake in the warmer months; ski slopes nearby in winter.