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Family weekend in Lorraine

For a day, a weekend or a long holiday, Lorraine is the ideal destination for a wonderful family outing. From nature activities in the Vosges mountains to cultural discoveries in Metz or Nancy, or an unusual and memorable getaway in a leisure park, there's no shortage of ideas for outings!

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Activities for all the family in Lorraine

Lorraine is the perfect family destination, with lots of surprises in store! Make the most of a few days' holiday with your family and fill up on thrills!

Embark on a wild expedition to get up close and personal with the animals, get away from it all with a walk in the fresh air at the foot of the Vosges mountains, fly like a bird from a zip line, fill up on energy in one of the leisure parks or share a cultural and unusual activity in Metz and Nancy with the kids. There's something for everyone during your family holiday, and you can't put a price on that!

For adventurers

    Up close to the animals

      Accommodation for an unforgettable family night!

      After a busy day of adventure and leisure, everyone is looking forward to a well-deserved rest. For a family holiday that's as adventurous as it is relaxing, Lorraine has the perfect accommodation for the whole family!

      From the lodge facing the wolves, to the cabin perched in the middle of the forest, via the exceptional campsite, the Princesse and Chevalier cottages and the typical gîtes on the banks of the Meuse, you can be sure of spending an unusual night with your tribe in family-friendly accommodation. Lorraine, a dream destination for a real holiday in the Grand Est!

      • Unusual accommodation
        & special for families

        Bol d'Air
      • Cottage aventure Center-Parcs
      • Parc Animalier de Sainte Croix
      • Cottage contes du royaume , Center Parcs

      Accommodation for families

        Our family holiday ideas

          Lac de Madine
          Lac de Madine

          A holiday of lakes and water activities

          Lake Madine, Pierre-Percée, Gérardmer and other bodies of water or canals... our little ones will be able to have a ball and enjoy a real holiday. Jumping, diving, playing captain for a day, Lorraine is a paradise for lovers of water games and aquatic activities.

          Take a cruise on the Canal de la Marne au Rhin, go for a ride on a solar-powered boat, or simply enjoy a refreshing dip in the water with your family in the summer. There's only one destination left to choose for your next weekend: Lorraine!

          For freshwater sailors

            Family nature

              Mémorial de Verdun, 1ère Guerre Mondiale

              When culture rhymes with the unusual in Lorraine

              Lorraine has inherited a rich history and offers a wide range of fun cultural activities to try out during your family holiday. Test your knowledge by discovering major cities such as Nancy, Metz or Gérardmer, or in the great outdoors with treasure hunts in the heart of the Moselle and outdoor escape games in the Massif des Vosges. And if you're a fan of anecdotes, you can immerse yourself in Lorraine's sites of remembrance to understand the priceless history of France!

              And for the more hands-on types, introduce your family and friends to the art of basketry by making a small basket or a bird feeder... Children will be delighted to leave with their creation of the day, and take home a precious souvenir of their family holiday!

              La Grande Guerre expliquée aux enfants, 1ère Guerre Mondiale

              Family cultural activities

                Family skills workshops

                  All the answers you need to plan your family weekend in Lorraine

                  Lorraine is situated in the north-east of France, between Champagne, Ardenne and Alsace. It encompasses 4 départements: Moselle, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse and Vosges. Its capital is Metz.

                  A cultural getaway in Metz, a gourmet break in Nancy or a spa break in Vittel... In Lorraine, there's a city to suit every taste!

                  Here are a few towns to visit on a family weekend in Lorraine:

                  - Nancy
                  - Metz
                  - Épinal
                  - Verdun
                  - Saint-Dié-des-Vosges
                  - Pont-à-Mousson
                  - Vittel

                  Fancy a night out with the family in Lorraine? Top-of-the-range hotels, large gîtes, unusual accommodation or unique chambres d'hôtes - there's no shortage of accommodation in Lorraine!

                  To recharge the batteries of the whole family during your mini-vacation, opt for a night in a gîte in the heart of nature. Ideal for hiking after a good night's sleep! To delight the whole family, why not spend a night (or more) in a star-rated hotel or estate. In Metz or Nancy, a hotel is a sure bet to please the whole family! And if you're looking for something more unusual, opt for a unique stay in a cabin or tipi in the heart of the countryside. It's the perfect way for the whole family to get away from it all for a weekend in Lorraine!

                  From Michelin-starred hotels in Metz and Nancy to authentic gîtes in the heart of the Massif des Vosges and unusual accommodation in Moselle, there's something for all the family to enjoy during your weekend in the Grand Est! To make sure your stay goes as smoothly as possible, we advise you to book your overnight stay in Lorraine in advance. What's more, you'll be able to take advantage of the best prices. It's the guarantee of a successful family weekend!

                  Family holidays are also synonymous with big family meals! Lorraine is renowned for its delicious culinary specialities. Whether it's a picnic in the countryside or a gourmet dinner in Metz, there's never a better time to sample cuisine made in Lorraine!

                  Here are a few typical dishes to try on a family weekend in Lorraine:

                  - Lorraine mirabelle plum tart
                  - Brimbelle, the Vosges blueberry
                  - Lorraine quiche
                  - Lorraine potée
                  - Lorraine pâté
                  - Beer
                  - Nancy bergamot
                  - Meuse truffles
                  - Nancy macaroons
                  - Lorraine cheeses (Brie de Meaux, munster géromé, carré de l'Est...)
                  - Lorraine wines (Toulois, Meuse, Moselle)
                  - Verdun sugared almonds
                  - Madeleines from Commercy and Liverdun
                  - Sweets from the Vosges

                  A fun cultural visit, an outdoor escape game or a trip to a wildlife park... Lorraine has more than one mirabelle plum in its basket to make your family weekend a memorable one!

                  Here are just a few ideas of things to do with the whole family during your weekend in Lorraine:

                  - Spend the night in accommodation that's as close to nature as possible (cabin, gîte, bed and breakfast, etc.) at the foot of the Vosges mountains.
                  - Discover animals in an animal park or on a farm
                  - Hire a bike and explore the Meuse countryside
                  - Visit the Centre Pompidou-Metz as a family
                  - Play an outdoor escape game in Nancy or Metz
                  - Discover the history of Verdun with a family explor'game

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