Events calendar Lorraine

Every year, this urban event allows you to visit free of charge sites in Nancy that are usually closed, such as the Brasseries de Maxéville. It is also an opportunity to enjoy museums (Villa Majorelle, École de Nancy, Beaux-Arts), religious buildings (the Basilica of Saint Epvre or the cathedral), the Opera of Lorraine or the city hall. The Governor's Palace organizes conferences and lectures. The Heritage Days are the highlight of the year for sharing and discovering Nancy's culture. Take advantage of them!

This medieval festival takes place on the ^3rd Sunday in May, every year. The upper city of Liverdun becomes festive to the rhythm of musicians and numerous exhibitors. More than 500 people walk around in costumes and multiple workshops to introduce them to the crafts of yesteryear are offered. The Middle Ages as if you were there, a exotic event, much appreciated by an audience of all generations.

Usually held on the last Sunday of April, it brings together more than a hundred exhibitors and about forty craftsmen who showcase their works and products. We note in particular painting on silk, earthenware and porcelain, ceramics, leather, knitting, cross stitch, jewellery, wood and stone sculptures, blacksmith, potter, wood turner (craftsman working in front of you), painter on canvas... On the gastronomy side, sausages, smoked bacon, Alsace wines, honey or sweets are the delight of gourmets.Next year, it will celebrate its 27th edition. It is one of the major events of the Lunévillois

A family and friendly celebration for the whole family. The swimming festival in Valleroy is two full days of celebration with many activities: booths of the all-purpose type, tattoos for children, a Saint-Jean fireworks display, a ball, rides for children. A large flea market is also organized for the occasion. An important event in and around Valleroy. If the weather is good, you will have a great time filled with joy and laughter.

More than 30,000 fresh snails are tasted each year at the famous Gastropod Festival, which delights gourmets. The festival is also an opportunity to discover, in the heart of the Lorraine Regional Park, a local speciality: snails prepared à la Thiaucourt, an original recipe that can be found in Lorraine cookbooks. Many exhibitors also present local products and crafts. Dance orchestra, entertainment and games on a podium, brass band, street sale: the day is rich in festivities and will end at night under the fireworks.

The commemoration in honour of Marshal Lyautey (born in Nancy in 1854) is celebrated each year on Sunday around July 10 in Thorey-Lyautey, the village where he died. His life was exceptional: French soldier, officer during the colonial wars, first general resident of the French protectorate in Morocco in 1912, Minister of War during the First World War, then Marshal of France in 1921, academician and honorary president of the three federations of the Scouts de France.

To celebrate the AOC of Toulois, the first grape harvest festival takes place on the first weekend of September 2008 in the winegrowers' villages. The tradition has continued every year since and is a great success with locals and tourists who come for the occasion. In 2018, the AOC celebrated its 20th anniversary! With an annual production of around 500 000 bottles, the vineyards of Toul and the surrounding area are constantly developing and working on its quality.

Since 1994, the Gérardmer International Fantastic Film Festival has been thrilling audiences with films based on the unreal, the marvelous and horror. It's a film genre that's found its audience, who turn out in droves to enjoy the scares. The festival's atmosphere is perfectly in tune with the surrounding landscapes of snow-covered fir trees and frozen lakes. But if the chills are present in the darkened halls, the atmosphere is joyful and particularly festive. Each year, the jury is made up of well-known personalities, and tributes are organized for the masters of the genre. The festival offers all kinds of screenings, as well as symposia, exhibitions and events... Its aura extends throughout the region, and during this period cinemas in Metz and Nancy offer a special "fantasy films" program.

A carnival? No, carnivals! It's a real festival that takes place in the halls and streets of Sarreguemines during more than ten days at the end of February. Do you want to experience an authentic and colourful festival? It takes place every year, one week before Mardi Gras and always takes place according to the same ritual with the princely couple, the Kappensitzung, the great Cavalcade, the masked balls (Balla-Balla) and ends on Ash Wednesday with the condemnation of the Prince. An exceptional event that promises great emotions for the greatest joy of young and old alike! Festive atmosphere guaranteed, in costumes and colours! So, shall we disguise ourselves?

The Voix du Monde international choral singing festival in Nancy is a major musical event that brings together choirs from all over the world every two years. In 2022, concerts and a grand closing evening took place. Since its creation in 1979, over 260 choirs from 63 different countries have taken part in the event. It's a festival of fraternity and exchange, with the special feature of artists and participants staying with local choir families. International choirs are already planned for 2024.

Open all year from Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a. m. to 12:00 p. m. and from 1:30 p. m. to 5:00 p. m. on Friday from 8:30 a. m. to 12:00 p. m. and from 1:30 p. m. to 4:00 p. m.

Visit the Epinal Golf Course for an amazing air ballet. For its 15 th edition, the passionate Team of Ventil'Haute Kite Club invites you to a weekend in the air. This kite festival is a demonstration that will delight both small and large. Hundreds of enthusiasts and amateurs come to invade the sky. A magical spectacle where flying deer of all colours and styles confront each other in a warm atmosphere.

Here is the new edition of the Animalia exhibition at the Congress Centre! A beautiful escape for lovers of animals. Exhibition and sale of over 500 puppies and kittens. Farmers will be there to advise you and help you in your choice. Also find a selection of farms. It's a show where professionals go to meet the audience to answer their questions. For information, all animals will be sold after a veterinary check. For children, many animations and a new show called Animaliapolis as well as creative workshops (balloon and makeup sculpture) are organized.

On the esplanade of the chapel, an official ceremony pays tribute to the 14,246 American soldiers who bravely fought for France in 1914-1918 and are buried in the Romagne-sous-Montfaucon cemetery. For the occasion, French and American flags are placed on the graves commemorating the Franco-American alliance.

Far, far away from the first steam locomotives and the most modern TGVs, the Velorail undeniably presents itself as an original and user-friendly way to travel the kilometres of track that are now disused. A steel machine, two or three pedal cranks, sometimes a few seats for the less daring, and off you go for a most atypical journey to conquer the historical and cultural heritage of France! Wander through the forests, cross the plains, cross bridges, tunnels and viaducts: a real journey back in time to be shared with friends or family!

Price: 17 € for a 4-person Vélorail.

Distance: 6 km or 24 km round trip, depending on the route chosen.

Opening: every day from April to September; by reservation from October to March.

Departure point: Magnières.

It is probably because it is modest that the northern domain of Xonrupt-Longemer is so pleasant. There are only two routes here that make the cross-border: " La Fontaine Ferry ", a blue track of 4 km, and" Poli ", a slightly more complex red track of 11 km. Both reserve enchanting passages in the snowy forests, as well as beautiful views over the massif and the village of Xonrupt. Sport in winter will never have been so valuable!

Tariff: from 6,20 € per adult and per day, 3 € up to 16 years.

Distance: 4 km or 11 km.

Difficulty: easy (blue) or difficult (red).

Nestled in the heart of the Lakes Valley, the Gérardmer Station is often regarded as the «pearl of the Vosges». This is already saying quite a long time… different landscapes between lake and mountains, immaculate snow and quality tracks; The place definitely has nothing to seduce lovers of nature like seasoned sportsmen. With its 30 kilometres of cross-country ski slopes marked in skating and alternating, you can make progress at your pace, while taking the time of course, to enjoy this privileged environment!

Tariff: cross-country skiing: from 6,30 € per adult and per day, 3 € up to 16 years; snowshoes: free access.

Distance: 30 kilometres in 7 cross-country ski tracks and 3 snowshoe routes.

Difficulty: very easy (green) to difficult (red).

At the beginning of Circourt, this one hour loop will be perfectly suited to the least trained. In a shaded setting around the Woods of Revaux, you can discover the geological and botanical heritage of the Vosges foothills. Whether you're living in the region or just passing through, these 6 little kilometers deserve to be traveled. In winter, when the soil is covered with immaculate snow, put the snowshoes together and open up your eyes: nature gives you a completely different face…

Tariff: free.

Distance: 5,6 km.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: very easy.

The Loop of the Moselle, it is the project of scale which, in the long term (January 2019), will offer to the walkers and to the sportsmen an itinerary of 60 kilometers to be spent along the rivers and canals of the region nancéenne. Today already, some sections are operational, following the example of this one, which connects Gondreville to Toul in 7 kilometers. The smooth coating of the track makes it possible to the sportsmen to practise various activities: jogging, simple hike, bicycle, rollerskating or skateboard. This Voie verte constitutes an interesting alternative in addition to join the two towns without the car!

Price: free.

Distance: 7 km away.

Difficulty: easy.

One day, the Moselle loop will be closed. It will then offer athletes more than 60 kilometers of playground. Hell of a program! But for the time being, some of its sections are already open to the public, allowing you to spend near your home in a nice and secure environment! Between Liverdun and Aingeray, the section N ° 1 extends over 4 kilometers of smooth enroed; Joggers, cyclists but also skateboardeurs and rollerists will find their happiness. Always follow the river and you will arrive at the destination; when you reach the end of the track, you will be able if the heart tells you to join through a route marked by the N ° 2 section, which connects Gondreville to Toul.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 4 km.

Difficulty: easy.

Walk through the water… On foot or by bike (the heterogeneous coating not allowing the rolleristes to evolve in good conditions), you will take the Vosges canal over 13 kilometres between the Épinal marina and the Abords approaches. Do not let yourself be demotivate by the first two kilometres, quickly congested: The rest of the walk promises you to be much more bucolic. Shame that the signs is not always obvious: a smart tip, be careful!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 13 km.

Difficulty: .

In the winter, the Vosges landscape is transformed into the vosgian. To take advantage of this, one solution: wear skis or snowshoes! The Skiables-Lispach ski fields, located only 8 kilometres from the municipality of Bresse, offer all lovers of nature, regardless of their sports level, the opportunity to make progress on marked and well-maintained trails. Green, blue or red, you have the choice. Only one deposit: take pleasure!

Tariff: from € 6,80 per adult per day, € 3,50 per child aged 5 to 15; free for people under 5 years of age.

Distance: 8 tracks from 2 to 16 km.

Difficulty: very easy (green) to difficult (red).

It is an activity that is both physical, playful and educational, which draws on your intuition, your sense of analysis and observation, and your faculty of repérage in space; of course we want to talk about the orientation race! At the Bresse, six courses (three dedicated to children) were designed to fill athletes looking for outdoor activities. All year round, come and challenge your friends or family in all friendliness! No doubt, even the most reluctant to exercise will be seduced!

Tariff: free.

Duration: variable.

Difficulty: pretty easy.

In hardly 3 km, here a condensed presentation of the built and landscaped heritage of Gerbéviller. In family or between friends, fit the tennis shoes, and it left! The walk starts on the level of the bridge of Chanteraine. For the historic bracket, it is at this precise place that the town owes its name "Gerbéviller Martyrdom": in reprisals with an action of resistance carried out by the soldiers of the adjudant Goat on August 24th, 1914, against a Bavarian team, the city was devastated. Your itinerary then carries out you towards the major points of interest of Gerbéviller: old laundrettes, the Saint-Pierre church, the castle or the Palatine chapel, inter alia.

Price: free.

Distance: 2.8 km away.

Duration: 1:00.

Difficulty: easy.

After section no. 1 from Liverdun to Aingeray, and section no. 2 from Gondreville to Toul, this is the third section of the Boucle de la Moselle - the ambitious project to create a circuit around the Nancy region exclusively for non-motorized walkers and sports enthusiasts. In 8 kilometers from the Villey-le-Sec dam, you'll reach the commune of Maron. The shady trail follows the river, making it a pleasant option for both daily jogging and Sunday strolls. All you have to do is put on your sneakers or rollerblades, or climb into the saddle!

Price: free.

Distance: 8 km.

Difficulty: easy.

Desire of free sports exit and open-air? We offer cycling, walking or jogging to you. Built on an old railway, this greenway is designed in compacted sand, which gives it a wild appearance him very good. At the beginning of the lake of Briey (beware, bicycles are forbidden on its banks), the 8 km that await you will take you to Tucquegnieux in a rural setting and bucolic. The only downside finally signposting can sometimes not very obvious, and the passage forced in the streets of Mancieulles: caution.

Price: free.

Distance: 8 km away.

Problem: easy.

Departure from Domèvre-sur-Avière for a walk around the village. Located at 10 km of Épinal, this small village deserves a stopover, if only for its well-preserved authenticity and 121 ha of forests, spread over five main areas - the vast playground for pedestrians! The 8 km you are looking for will take you to the village of Perrey in a very convenient way, accessible to everyone, even to the least experienced.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 8 km.

Duration: 1 p. m.

Difficulty: very easy.

Whether you stay in the area or you do the trip paris Strasbourg regularly, the town of Ligny-en-Barrois deserves a stopover. Labellisée Village Étape, it holds the unsuspected surprises for you. At the beginning of the water relais de rue Jean-Willemart, this first short path leads to the Notre-Dame-des-Vertus church, then in Hôtel de Ville. Your steps will then successively lead you to the statue of Notre-Dame-des-Fossés, the Valéran tower, Maison du Patrimoine et at the Maison Carrée. You can reach finally your base through the narrow street in Pièrge.

Price: free.

Distance: 2.8 km away.

Problem: easy.

Good to know: the tourism Office provides of families a kit of games to discover the city in a more fun way, the secret of the Philémon hedgehog (€4).