Contrexéville () is a commune of north-eastern France, in the Vosges département.

The mineral springs of Contrexéville have been known locally for many years, but became generally known only towards the end of the 18th century. The particular reputation of Contrexéville as a mineral spa and health resort dates from 1864, when development began by a company, the . Mineral water is bottled here by Nestlé Waters France, under the Contrex brand.

Population

Inhabitants are called Contrexévillois in French.

Sights

• Arboretum de Contrexéville

Sport

• Grand Est Open 88 – WTA clay court tennis tournament

Twin Towns

Contrexéville is twinned with:

• Bad Rappenau, Germany

• Llandrindod Wells, Wales, United Kingdom

• Luso, Portugal

• Mealhada, Portugal

See also

• Communes of the Vosges department

• Lion and Sun#Other (non-Iranian) variants

References

External links

• Town council website