Things to see and do Lorraine

The municipality of Maxeville-la-Côte has a small built heritage, in the image of its beautiful Neo-Gothic Church and its four pinnacles, or from its fountain to the bucket. But what, perhaps, further inflame the curiosity of its visitors, is its old volcano, culminating at 470 meters above sea level. Within 3 km, this walk route leads you to… Easy access, it invites you to discover the meurthois landscapes, close to the Vosges border.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 2,8 km.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: .

At the beginning of Soda, a cycle path of 7.2 km along peaceful waters of the river Rhine until Munchhausen, where the river meets Sauer. The delta created by the combination of the two rivers is a great place to watch the migrating birds that come to establish home regularly there. The abundant vegetation also makes it an ideal setting for a family picnic. For the more adventurous, the track continues further north, around 90 km away.

Price: free.

Distance: 8.2 km away.

Problem: easy.

Verdun was not born in 1916. While the terrible battle that took place in the First World War marked the minds forever, the city has a long-built, and (too) often forgotten heritage. From June to September, the tourist office offers you a number of hiking tours. Accompanied by a keynote guide, explore the important monuments of the city: all testify to a rich religious, military and merchant past. In an hour and a half, you will also understand Verdun's place in the history of Europe.

Tariff: € 8, € 4 for children aged 8 to 16; free for people under 8 years of age.

Duration: 1 p. m.

Difficulty: .

Let's recognize it, visit a city when you don't know anything about architecture, it's a bit bad. In order to avoid the history of Bar-le-Duc, the Tourist office offers guided tours throughout the year to explore its important monuments. Visit its churches on the torch, browse its streets, squares, and drive its high city. Choose from the multiple circuits and prepare to enrich your knowledge of the Meuse region… This hour and a half of walking promises to be very informative.

Tariff: 6 €.

Duration: 1 p. m.

Difficulty: .

Lovers of geological curiosities that Mother Nature has had fun sowing all over the world to smile at the far-fetched interpretations that men will give them, Dieffenthal's granite rocks will undoubtedly arouse your interest. In Alsace, it is the best example of the erosion of "granite in balls" due to the circulation of water in the cracks of rocks. From the Dieffenthal church, the trail is marked by blue rings and information panels on the sights encountered. The first stop is the Medieval Garden where medicinal herbs used in the past to heal the sick were planted. You will then arrive at the famous Celtic Rock shaped by the power of the waters: tradition claims that it is a birth seat! Other rocks with unusual shapes are to be discovered throughout the walk (about 45 minutes) which ends with a crossing of the vineyards.

Located at the back of the large covered market in Metz, the rue au Blé, although close and discreet, is rich in history. Indeed, its proximity to the city's main market is already testimony to its commercial function. As its name indicates, it used to be used to shelter flour and wheat, merchants'boxes and stalls. Today, we can always distinguish from old, large and sufficiently large doors to be able to store in the courtyard, food. At No. 4 there is a bourgeois house, which is richly decorated, surmounted by a stained glass window showing a cluster of grapes. It would be the home of a wealthy merchant or boss who has made a fortune in trade. The splendour of his home testifies to his social rise.

A place where human paw has brought about a very special ecosystem. Until the 1970 s, great quarries produced sand and pavés. Abandoned since then, this place has seen a life typical of the sandy soils. It is possible to observe very rare plants such as Immortal sands, long leaves fescue or lunar Botriche. A 1,5 km discovery trail allows you to turn around this natural space not like others. To access it, you need to take the forest route that connects the village of Puttelange-lès-Thionville to the hamlet of Halling. 

Transformed into a town hall in 1996, this curious building is no more than Edouard Jaunez's old castle. A rich industrial industriel in Sarreguemines, he acquired the castle in 1894 for the modest sum of 41 000 francs. Its bichrome brick architecture (red and white) is characteristic of the late th century. Thus, our bourgeois industrial property has its own image, modern and tasteful. In 1904, Sieur Jaunez was even raised by Emperor Guillaume II in person! A few years later, around 1912, the administration of the Railways of Alsace-Lorraine would like, as a result of the expansion of railways, the destruction of the building. Fortunately, the City Council opposes it by buying the building. Today, it is the town hall of Remelfing.

The vacation on the farm tells you? This concept has what to convince your marmots, to make school empty! Odile and Luc Muller, organic farmers, welcome children aged 6 to 12, during school holidays, but also on Wednesdays for recreational workshops. The themes are varied, ranging from organic farm to environmental sustainability. Discover the universe of the farm, with its pet animals: dairy cows, rabbits, hens… and of course the donkey, the children's friend! Possibility of camping on site.

Here is an element of the Maginot line since 2002 by a passionate association. And, in addition to restoring this shelter from the famous French defence line, these volunteers offer guided tours by appointment throughout the year. An immersion that is worth the detour because it allows to understand the daily life of the 1972 men who lived in this structure abandoned by the army in.