Tattoo Studio in Épinal | Blackwork & Semi-realism

Your Tattoo Studio in Épinal, Vosges

Welcome to Makabre Tattoo Shop, a tattoo studio tucked away in the heart of the Vosges, in Épinal (88000, France), bordered by the Moselle river and watched over by the ruins of its medieval castle. World-famous for its prints, Épinal is a city of storytellers, craftspeople and artists where the past whispers on every street corner. Our studio was born from exactly that blend of heritage and the need to switch off — a place where every tattoo is a one-off piece, designed to enhance your skin and tell a story that is truly yours.

Built in our own image, our shop is a pause outside of time, far from the noise: we welcome you as we would at home, in an intimate, warm and inspiring bubble, by the glow of scented candles and over honest conversation. Our studio brings together two passionate artists with complementary styles: Lydia Kata, specialising in semi-realism and blackwork, captures the emotion and depth of every piece, while Karl Combas, an expert in full black, ornamental, dotwork and engraving, shapes work with bold contrast and structured patterns.

Whether you are after a blackwork, semi-realistic, ornamental or dotwork tattoo, our tattoo studio in the Vosges puts its craft at the service of your ideas, taking the time to fine-tune every detail. Whether you live in Épinal or are just passing through our city of images, come in: your project becomes a bespoke collaboration, where our world meets yours, so you can anchor your own story in it.