Round pine sap candies, hand-blown glass with green reflections, mirabelle liqueur, smoked charcuterie board… the Vosges are teeming with authentic memories to bring back in your luggage. What to choose? Overview of the 7 must-haves to give or treat yourself to after a stay in the massif.
- 🍬 Bonbons from La Confiserie des Hautes Vosges
- 🍶 Eaux-de-vie Lecomte-Blaise
- 🥨 Crispy Bretzels from La Fabrique à Bretzels
- 🪟 Blown glass from Verrerie de Meisenthal
- 🎿 Outdoor accessories from Boîte à Montagne
- 🍯 Honey from the Vosges – Miellerie du Pays de la Déodatie
- 🍖 Smoked sausage from Salaisons Gérômoises
7 typical souvenirs from the Vosges: spotlight on the sure bets 🏔️
This selection covers indulgence, craftsmanship and outdoor activities to satisfy all desires. The mentioned addresses are less than an hour’s drive from Épinal. A GPS is enough, but the precise coordinates are provided to save time!
1. Vosges Candies 🍬
- Main address: La Confiserie des Hautes Vosges, 44 Rue du Sachet, 88230 Plainfaing.
- Flavors to try: fir, blueberry, poppy.
- Free guided tours every hour — ideal for families.
The cooked sugar is poured at 145 °C before being cooled before your eyes: a show already told by Not Parisienne.
2. Eaux-de-vie Lecomte-Blaise 🍐
- Distillery boutique: 13 Rue de Lattre de Tassigny, 88230 Cornimont.
- Iconic flavors: mirabelle, Williams pear, fir.
- 20 cl bottles allowed in carry-on (check current 100 ml regulations).
3. Artisan Bretzels 🥨
- Workshop La Fabrique à Bretzels, 6 Rue du Général de Gaulle, 88110 Raon-l’Étape.
- Crunchy with long shelf life (4 months).
- Also available in cinnamon-sweet version as an alternative to salt.
4. Blown glass from Meisenthal 🪟
- Meisenthal Glassworks site, Place Robert Schuman, 57960 Meisenthal.
- Numbered Christmas balls: 2025 series inspired by holly.
- Secure delivery possible if the trunk is already full.
5. Outdoor Equipment Boîte à Montagne 🎿
- Showroom: 12 Rue du 152e RI, 88400 Gérardmer.
- Main products: stainless steel insulated water bottles, “Sapin des Vosges” 🌲 beanie (Couarey Society label).
- Convenient: buy-back of used equipment in good condition.
6. Honey from Pays de la Déodatie 🍯
- Apiary: 3 Chemin de la Chapelle, 88100 Taintrux.
- Varieties: acacia, mountain, heather.
- 250 g jars from €5 — perfect for a light gift.
7. Charcuterie from Salaisons Gérômoises 🍖
- Shop: 4 Rue de la Prairie, 88400 Gérardmer.
- Local star: Lorraine fuseau smoked with beech wood.
- Vacuum packed on request for odor-free travel.
Vosges gastronomic specialties: detailed buying guide 🧀
To avoid tourist traps, here is a comparison of the main local houses. Shelf lives are given as an indication.
| Product 🍴 | House 🔖 | Address 📍 | Preservation ⏳ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine candies | La Confiserie des Hautes Vosges | Plainfaing | 12 months |
| Mirabelle eau-de-vie | Lecomte-Blaise | Cornimont | Unlimited |
| Smoked mirliton | Salaisons Gérômoises | Gérardmer | 3 weeks |
| Mountain tomme | Fromagerie de la Quarante Semaine | Route de Bruyères, 88600 Laveline-du-Houx | 30 days |
- 🧀 Transport tips: slip an ice pack into an insulated bag for cheese.
- 📲 Online booking: several producers accept click & collect via Vosges-Tourisme 2025.
- 🔗 For similar ideas, also consult the guide what to bring back from Metz.
Local distilleries and breweries 🍺
Beyond Lecomte-Blaise, the Distillerie Grallet-Dupic – Maison de la Mirabelle (133 Rue de la Croix-Collin, 54330 Rozelieures) offers a smooth 18% vol liqueur, ideal for drizzling on ice cream.
- Multisensory visit with virtual harvesting thanks to integrated VR (new in 2025).
- Online shop shipping throughout the EU.
Craftsmanship, nature and activities: sustainable gifts 🌲
The massif seeks to promote responsible tourism. The items listed below combine know-how and local materials.
| Item 🎁 | Artisan/Brand | Particularity |
|---|---|---|
| Engraved spruce pendant | Sapin des Vosges – Société Couarey | PEFC certified wood |
| Blown Christmas ball | Verrerie de Meisenthal | Limited edition “Aurore” 2025 |
| Folding hiking knife | Boîte à Montagne | Recycled steel blade |
- 🪡 Customization: on-site laser engraving (€10).
- 🎫 Glass workshop gift voucher: valid 1 year, sent by email — convenient for last-minute gifts.
- 🌍 Complete your artisan collection with addresses from the Alsace capital.
Want to broaden your discovery circle? Get inspired by the lists “What to bring back from Sardinia” or “What to bring back from Norway” available on 123Souvenir and our Norway guide.
Frequently Asked Questions from Travelers
What is the lightest souvenir to bring back from the Vosges?
The pine candies weigh barely 150 g per bag and are not sensitive to heat or shocks.
Can a Meisenthal ball be shipped abroad?
Yes, the glassworks offers a standardized foam packaging; expect €18 for the European Union, average delivery time 5 days.
Where to taste eau-de-vie for free before buying?
The Lecomte-Blaise tasting room offers three samples without reservation between 10 am and 11:30 am.
Which local charcuterie travels best by train?
The vacuum-packed Lorraine fuseau stays stable for 72 hours without refrigeration; keep it cool upon arrival.
Is there a craft market in winter?
From November to January, the Gérardmer Christmas Market brings together more than 40 chalets including the Fromagerie de la Quarante Semaine and the wood turners of Sapin des Vosges.
