Department Vosges

Develop your activities in the Vosges, a territory of industry and innovation

The Vosges, at the heart of Europe, offer a strategic setting for business implantation with 360,673 inhabitants, 27,735 establishments, and 117,445 jobs, including 20% in industry. This department, 49% forested and the top in Grand Est, benefits from exceptional connectivity: less than 2 hours from Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland, with 3 TGV stations (Paris in 2h20) and fiber optic coverage for 90% of premises.

Close to 12 million people within 300 km and 128 million within 600 km, the Vosges attract thanks to their quality of life, tourism (3.8 million visitors, 4 thermal stations), and abundant land: over 200 ha available, including 100 ha in Damblain (8 €/m² HT, SEVESO compatible) or 40 ha in Thaon-les-Vosges (France 2030 turnkey site).

Strategic Positioning

At the European crossroads, the territory is connected by highways, rail lines (branch connections in project), and nearby business airports. Parks like Remomeix (15 ha near Saint-Dié-des-Vosges) or Aropôle Sud Lorraine (28 ha at 5 €/m² HT) ensure rapid and adaptable implantation.

Strategic Sectors

Wood and Bioconomy: Top wood department in Grand Est, 1,735 establishments, LERMaB and CRITT Bois laboratories.

Paper-Carton: No. 1 in turnover and tonnage, Norske Skog Golbey and innovative ecopark.

Textile: "Vosges terre textile" label, 2,850 jobs, CETELOR.

Metallurgy: 339 establishments, 7,160 jobs (mechanics, electrical, aeronautics).

Agri-food: No. 1 in milk and beef in Grand Est, Nestlé, Thiriet.

Luxury and Expertise: 18 EPV (jewelry, furniture, lutherie).

Support and Innovation

Through its economic development agency VOSGES&CO, the territory supports on land, financing, recruitment, and real estate; access to 180 laboratories (industry, AI, ecological transition) and engineering schools (ENSTIB, INSIC). Local innovations like VERSO Energy (sustainable aviation fuel) or E-wattch (energy IoT) illustrate its dynamism.