With its crystal-clear lakes, intoxicating forests and bewitching valleys, it's easy to turn on nature mode in the Grand Est. On foot or by bike, on foot or on the water, the exploration can begin.
Along the Meuse or on the Voie Bleue, the Grand Est region offers a thousand and one ways to discover it in eco-responsible fashion! So get on your bike and choose the route that suits you best!
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In the Grand Est, we know how to take care of you. The vineyards recharge our batteries, the forests soothe us and the gentle pace of life enchants us. Make way for rest and well-being, for a weekend or a week.
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Fancy a break in the heart of nature? Today, with Chloé from the @chloeandyou account and her family, we're heading for the area around the Lac de Pierre-Percée, in a pretty little spot in the Grand Est region, nestling between the Massif des Vosges, Lorraine and Alsace. Three days of slow tourism between forests, authentic villages and peaceful lakes. Relaxation was clearly the order of the day.
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Animal watching, cycling in the forest, treasure hunts in Troyes, riddles to solve in a castle... In Aube, there's no shortage of activities for a successful family holiday. We're off with @onmetlesvoiles and the family for a top list of must-do experiences.
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In summer, when the heatwave sets in, the Grand Est becomes the ideal playground for cooling off. Lakes, ponds and bodies of water offer bathing, water sports activities and holidays in the great outdoors. From the Vosges mountains to the valleys of Lorraine and Moselle, to the white sandy beaches of the Champagne lakes, everyone can enjoy the pleasures of summer, swimming and relaxing by the water.
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Need to slow down the pace? Head for the Grand Est! Pine forests, rolling countryside, heart-warming cuisine and a gentle way of life are just some of the ways in which you can get into slow mode.
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Adeline and her family, from the blog Chaloumar360, explored Alsace this spring. They set off with their two children, aged 11 and 15, for a long weekend full of discoveries, traditions, nature and unusual activities. Discover their itinerary for enjoying the region as a family.
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What if Alsace could be discovered differently, at the crossroads of art and nature? In the Grand Est region, take a number of rejuvenating itineraries and discover a different Alsace, one that is creative and inspiring: one that reveals an open-air artistic heritage rich in surprising contemporary installations and vibrant events!
The long bank holidays in May are the perfect excuse to treat yourself to that famous break we've been talking about for ages. Whether you're heading off on a nature break, opting for a city & culture experience or a gourmet trip... stop thinking, choose your destination in the Grand Est and book!
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Stand up? Not just yet! Breakfast... taking your time, enjoying the spa... for a very long time! Between vineyards, deep forests and buildings steeped in history, we activate the slow mode in accommodation that invites you to slow down and get back to basics.
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Change your perspective and pace on the Moselle and Meuse rivers aboard a canoe and discover the Grand Est in a whole new way. Try our two canoe itineraries for a rejuvenating, slow-paced exploration!
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In the Grand Est region, art is in dialogue with nature. Sculptures, installations and performances blend harmoniously into the landscape, revealing and enhancing it to offer visitors a sensory and immersive journey.
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The Voie Bleue owes its name to the Moselle, which accompanies it from start to finish: the blue of the river follows us like our shadow! In the Grand Est region, the Voie Bleue follows the river for almost 250km via the towpaths and the Canal des Vosges. It's a completely flat stretch, but above all it's reserved exclusively for bikes: ideal for a first cycling experience. The gentle setting sets the tone: you pedal at your own pace, with the sole aim of enjoying the scenery, its colours and the animals that thrive there, as evidenced by the concert of chirping birds! At once historic, heritage, cultural and gastronomic, the Voie Bleue en Grand Est is the route for every kind of initiation!
The Raid Bulles route is a 370km Gravel cycle loop, punctuated by stages that allow us to discover some of the nuggets of the Aube region. This unique route takes you through the Champagne region: from the plains of Troyes to the forests and valleys of the Pays d'Othe and Armance, via the vineyards of the Côte des Bar, the Raid Bulles is the ultimate nature trail! Throughout this adventure, you'll discover a region and, above all, the people who live there and shape it: you'll meet the cheese-makers who make Chaource cheese, the emblematic cheese of Aube, every day; you'll learn more about wine from the Côte des Bar winemakers who passionately produce Champagne, the nectar of the gods; you'll discover the beehives with the beekeepers who present their meticulous and fascinating work. All in all, a great bunch of people to meet on the Raid Bulles!
La Meuse à Vélo is the French section of Eurovélo 19, stretching 443 kilometres from Langres to Givet. As you cycle along the Meuse river, you're in for a journey to the heart of French history in the Grand Est region! You'll first pass through the town of Verdun, witness to and memory of the First World War, then on to Sedan, home to the largest fortified castle in Europe and witness to 6 centuries of history where lords, kings, princes and the French army followed one another. Finally, we continue to Charleville-Mézières, birthplace of the poet Arthur Rimbaud, where his life is retraced in frescoes highlighting the poet's sublime texts. Let's swap our history textbooks for a cycling trip along the Meuse - there's (almost) as much to learn!