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Museums in Eastern France

Fancy getting your fill of culture? Discover the museums of the Grand Est! From Alsace to Lorraine, by way of Champagne, our destination has a wealth of cultural activities and historic centres to suit all tastes.

Are you ready to take a trip back in time?

The surprising museums of Alsace

Historical, artistic or even unusual, there's a museum to suit every taste in Alsace!

The Écomusée d'Alsace, which follows the rhythm of the seasons, plunges young and old alike into the heart of the typical Alsatian way of life. This open-air museum is a fun, immersive experience that takes you back in time to the Alsace of yesteryear! Alternatively, visit the Musée des Métiers du Bois to discover age-old skills and traditional methods. At the Musée Unterlinden in Colmar, 7,000 years of art and history are revealed to you through the works of art!

Alsace is also the place to explore scientific and technical museums whose names are known throughout France: the Musée National de l'Automobile - Collection Schlumpf and the Cité du Train - Patrimoine SNCF in Mulhouse. These are not to be missed on any visit to Alsace.

Last but not least, those with a sweet tooth will enjoy a visit to a museum dedicated to Alsace's gastronomy and wine tourism. From the Musée de la Maison du Fromage de la Vallée de Munster to the Musée des Vins, not forgetting the Musée du Chocolat, discover collections that are each tastier than the last!

Push open the doors of Alsace's museums!

Book your tickets for the museums of Alsace

Whether it's a guided tour of Alsace's gourmet heritage or a day exploring the sciences at Le Vaisseau museum, make up your own mind in Alsace!

    The museums of Lorraine, between history and memory

    If you want to take a real step back in time, open the doors of Lorraine's museums!

    As the scene of confrontations that left their mark on the history of France (and the world!), Lorraine has a wealth of museums recounting these events. At the Verdun Memorial, take a guided tour of the battlefields and trenches. It's sure to be an emotional experience.

    In Lorraine, art and history enthusiasts will also find plenty to do, thanks in particular to the famous Centre Pompidou-Metz and its prestigious collections known the world over. Or would you prefer a more literary visit? Take a look at the shelves of the Grandpierre library in the Abbey of the Prémontrés and you'll learn everything there is to know about 18th-century literature!

    Proud of its many areas of expertise, Lorraine invites you to discover them on a range of sometimes unusual tours! The iron museum is a perfect example. You'll soon learn all the secrets of this everyday object. Alternatively, discover the trades of yesteryear in Lorraine. Oil millers, washerwomen or tilers, which did your ancestors choose?

    Discover the museums of Lorraine!

    Visit the museums of Lorraine

    There's only one step from history to memory at Lorraine's museums. If you want to visit the sites of major events, or simply to discover culture, all you have to do is book your tickets to visit our museums!

      Sparkling museum visits in Champagne

      Champagne is home to a multitude of museums, so you can enjoy a culture as fine as its bubbles!

      At the heart of our destination, while Champagne educates your palate, it also quenches your thirst for curiosity. What lies behind this elixir? You'll soon find out at Pressoria, or at the Musée des Bouteilles Anciennes. From the vine to the container, champagne will soon have no mystery left. It's also the perfect opportunity to end your visit on a sparkling note with a tasting of champagne* for the grown-ups, and grape juice for the kids!

      Whether you're interestedin sculpture or painting, our destination has something for everyone. Here, retrace the story of Camille Claudel through a collection of over 200 sculptures. Or perhaps you prefer the expert brushstrokes ofAuguste Renoir? After admiring his masterpieces, the museum offers you the chance to explore his studio... An exceptional experience!

      Looking for a bit of history? Explore our historic museums! At the Charles de Gaulle Memorial or the Dormans Memorial, follow in the footsteps of the great events that shaped our culture. Not to be missed!

      Get your fill of culture in Champagne!

      Going back in time in the museums of Champagne

      A sparkling visit to a museum or exploring a "Petite Cité de Caractère", all you have to do is choose what you'd like to do in Champagne!

        Frequently asked questions about museums in Eastern France

        Grand Est is a region in north-eastern France. It is made up of the Ardennes, Moselle, Champagne, Lorraine, Vosges and Alsace.

        Visiting the museums of Alsace is the perfect way to get to know our destination!

        Here is our selection of museums in Alsace:

        - Choco Story (Colmar)
        - The Wine Museum (Colmar)
        - Cité du Train - SNCF Heritage (Mulhouse)
        - The Alsace Ecomuseum (Ungersheim)
        - La Seigneurie (Andlau)
        - Le Vaisseau (Strasbourg)
        - Wesserling Park (Strasbourg)
        - Les Secrets du Chocolat museum (Strasbourg)
        - Musée des Eaux de Vie (Lapoutroie)
        - The Lalique Museum (Wingen-sur-Moder)
        - The National Automobile Museum (Mulhouse)
        - The Unterlinden Museum (Colmar)
        - Munster Valley Cheese House Museum (Gunsbach)
        - The Alsace-Moselle Memorial (Schirmeck)

        Want to discover the wonders of art and history in Lorraine? Here is our selection of museums to explore without moderation:

        - The Verdun Memorial and battlefield (Fleury-devant-Douaumont)
        - The Prémontrés Abbey (Pont-à-Mousson)
        - Les Vieux Métiers d'Azannes GEVO (Azannes-et-Soumazannes)
        - Joan of Arc Museum (Vaucouleurs)
        - The Iron Museum (Longwy)
        - Jaulny Castle Museum (Jaulny)
        - The Mandray Hydraulic Sawmill Museum (Mandray)
        - The Centre Pompidou - Metz(Metz)
        - The Cour d'Or Museum (Metz)
        - The Nancy Museum of Fine Arts
        - The Ecole de Nancy Museum (Nancy)
        - The Museum-Aquarium of Nancy (Nancy)

        If you want to immerse yourself in culture, here are the museums to explore in Champagne:

        - The Renoir cultural centre (Essoyes)
        - Camille Claudel Museum (Nogent-sur-Seine)
        - The Valmy historical centre (Valmy)
        - The Champagne Ecomuseum (Epernay)
        - The Champagne Wine and Regional Archaeology Museum (Epernay)
        - Pressoria interpretation centre (Aÿ-Champagne)
        - The museum of old bottles (Celles-sur-Ource)
        - The Champagne and Vine Museum (Cumières)
        - The Champagne Famille Carbot Museum (Châlons-en-Champagne)
        - The Napoleon Museum (Brienne-le-Château)
        - The House of Enlightenment and the Museum of Art and History (Langres)
        - The Saint-Rémi Museum (Reims)
        - The Charles-de-Gaulle Memorial (Colombey)
        - The Musée de l'outil et la Pensée Ouvrières (Troyes)
        - The City of Stained Glass (Troyes)

        The Grand Est region boasts a host of museums that are renowned throughout France! In the town of Mulhouse, you can explore La Cité du Train - Patrimoine SNCF or the Musée National de l'Automobile. Art lovers will love the Musée Unterlinden in Colmar. Another must-see is the Centre Pompidou-Metz, with its prestigious collections. Those wishing to do their duty of remembrance can visit the Verdun Memorial. A place full of memories.

        We recommend that you book your ticket in advance! Certain museums, such as the Musée Unterlinden, the Centre Pompidou-Metz or the Musée National de l'Automobile, can sometimes receive large numbers of visitors, especially during the school holidays. To avoid queuing, and gain access to all the collections of your favourite museum, booking your ticket in advance is a good idea!

        *Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Drink in moderation.

        Enjoy a weekend in the Grand Est