Culture
Mirecourt combines a handicraft tradition that is still carefully maintained today with museums and historic buildings. Violin makers and bow makers still work here according to these skills; young people learn their trade at the École Nationale de Lutherie. The French traditions of violin and bow making were shaped and passed on in Mirecourt from the 17th century onwards.
The Musée de Mirecourt presents the history and diversity of its collection. Musical instruments appear there as musical, aesthetic, historical, technical or scientific objects. The exhibits include audio commentary, music to listen to, videos, objects that can be touched and handled, as well as instruments to try out.
The Maison de la Musique Mécanique is also dedicated to special sound worlds. On display are rare mechanical organs, pianos, pneumatic harmoniums, music boxes and a Decap dance organ. The Maison de la Musique Mécanique offers exclusively guided tours on the history of the Maison Poirot organ-building family over four generations.
The historic buildings include the Halles de Mirecourt. They were built between 1614 and 1618 by Jean de la Hire, the architect of the Duke of Lorraine. The Chapelle de la Oultre, dating from the 11th and 15th centuries, and the Église Notre-Dame are among the most beautiful medieval buildings in Mirecourt.
History on the Move
The Sentier des luthiers is a historic walking tour through the streets and alleyways of Mirecourt. Along the way, visitors can discover former houses belonging to violin makers and bow makers, as well as historic small businesses and factories.
Those choosing Mirecourt as their place to stay may want to rent a holiday apartment.
Hiking
There are more than 98 kilometres of signposted hiking trails in the Pays de Mirecourt area. The marked trail network therefore extends beyond the town into the Pays de Mirecourt area.
Local Life
During the summer season from June to September, the Mirecourt lace association exhibits at La Fabrique on the Madon from Tuesday to Sunday afternoons. The “Au marché du Mercredi” market takes place on the first Wednesday of every month and brings together local producers, craftspeople and fresh produce.
Nature
Mirecourt’s fishing trail is located on the Madon. The river is home to numerous coarse fish, predatory fish and cyprinids; carp fishing is permitted on the trail.
Mirecourt can be reached by train via Charmes, Épinal or Neufchâteau, followed by a bus journey.
