Saint-Dié-des-Vosges facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Dié-des-Vosges
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Subprefecture and commune
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Cathedral
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 Saint-Dié-des-Vosges
Location in France
Saint-Dié-des-Vosges
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Vosges | |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Dié-des-Vosges | |
| Canton | Saint-Dié-des-Vosges-1 and 2 | |
| Intercommunality | CA Saint-Dié-des-Vosges | |
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46.15 km2 (17.82 sq mi) | |
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
88413 /88100
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| Elevation | 310–901 m (1,017–2,956 ft) (avg. 343 m or 1,125 ft) |
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Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, often called just Saint-Dié, is a town in northeastern France. It's located in the Vosges department in the Grand Est region. Think of it as an important local center, also known as a sub-prefecture, for the area.
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Geography of Saint-Dié
Saint-Dié is found in the beautiful Vosges Mountains. It's about 80 kilometers (50 miles) southeast of Nancy. The town sits in a valley where the Meurthe River flows. This river valley has always been an important path for travel. It even got its first train line way back in 1864!
The town is also about 50 kilometers (31 miles) northeast of Épinal. You can reach Épinal by two main roads or by train. The area around Saint-Dié is surrounded by wooded mountains like Ormont, Kemberg, and La Madeleine. These mountains are about 550 meters (1,800 feet) high. They are made of a special red rock called "Vosges sandstone."
How Many People Live Here?
Today, about 23,000 people call Saint-Dié-des-Vosges home.
Things to See and Do
Saint-Dié-des-Vosges is a popular place for tourists because of the stunning Vosges mountains around it.
- The town has a beautiful Cathedral you can visit.
- You can also explore the Pierre-Noël Museum to learn more about the area.
Special Events
The city is well-known for a big event called the International Festival of Geography. This exciting festival happens every autumn and brings people from all over to learn about geography.
Images for kids
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The city located in the Vosges mountains.
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Jacques Augustin (Self-portrait)
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Institut universitaire de technologie
See also
In Spanish: Saint-Dié-des-Vosges para niños
