Lorraine : When should you leave?

The climate varies from one territory to another. The Vosges mountains and the Alsatian Jura are under mountain influence with harsh and often snowy winters and sometimes very hot summers. The western part of the Champagne region has a degraded oceanic climate and in its eastern part a semi-continental climate. The center of the Alsace plain, between the Vosges and the Black Forest, is characterized by the presence of the foehn, which reduces rainfall and increases summer temperatures.

When to go to the Grand Est? The best season to discover the Grand Est region is certainly winter. The Christmas vacations are the high tourist season, especially in the big cities. Indeed, it is in the heart of winter that this region is the most enchanting. The Christmas market in Strasbourg is a must-see, just like those in Metz or Colmar. The festivities, the decorations and the handicrafts of Christmas are also full of charm in the towns and villages. And everywhere people celebrate, with dignity and in the tradition, the Saint-Nicolas! If you want to stay in the big Alsatian cities at Christmas, you have to plan ahead and know that prices are very high during this season. Winter also delights ski lovers, especially cross-country skiers. You can find all inclusive stays in small resorts at very attractive prices and in a very family atmosphere. In summer, another very touristy season for the Grand Est region, hikers take advantage of the trails that criss-cross the natural parks, from ridges to valleys, from banks to forests. Finally, in autumn, it is time for wine tourism, one of the spearheads of tourism in this destination. Of course, around the champagne, this tourism is quite expensive. The choice of spring, outside of the peak tourist season, and already pleasant in terms of climate, is an interesting option.