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City Break in
the Grand Est region

How about a change from the seaside and the mountains for your next getaway? Come and experience the charms of the city – a wealth of things to discover and wonderful moments to be had. From cultural outings and shopping to relaxing on a terrace or unwinding in parks and gardens, the cities of the Grand Est region are waiting to be explored.

The city, an open-air museum

The Grand Est is the new destination for a dream city break! From the half-timbered houses of Alsace toart in all its forms in Lorraine, via the renowned wine cellars of Champagne, a complete change of scenery is guaranteed.

Whether you enjoyarchitecture, discovering local culinary specialities, taking a well-deserved break in one of the world’s most beautiful squares, or collecting lovely souvenirs, the towns and cities of the Grand Est are sure to delight you.

Porte de la Craffe à Nancy
Place de la Réunion, Mulhouse

City break in Lorraine

A land of art and fine dining, Lorraine’s sophistication is sure to charm you. In Nancy, the French capital of Art Nouveau, you need only look up to be treated to a feast for the eyes. In Metz, enjoy the fusion of street art and Jugendstil, or set off to discover modern and contemporary art at the Centre Pompidou-Metz.

    Major cities and unforgettable moments

    Towns with a village feel, richly ornamented squares, cathedrals with spires that reach for the sky. You’re definitely in the Grand Est.

    Each town is decked out in its finest architectural finery. To delight you, they’re happy to welcome nature into the mix too. A subtle blend of stone, water and greenery, our towns are unique. It’s this balance that makes them such lovely places to live.

    • Intimate, modern, spectacular
      Explore the cities
      of the Grand Est region

      Centre Pompidou à Metz
    • Balade à Strasbourg
    • Le MUR - Mulhouse
    • La Petite France
    • Ribambelle Tom Frantzen
    • Jets d'eau Moselle
    • Musée des Beaux-Arts-
    • Reims, Square Henri Deneux
    • Musée des Beaux-Arts
    • Musée de l'Image à Épinal
    • Troyes

    City Break in the Ardennes

    Do you love history? Then the Ardennes is the place for you! The town of Charleville-Mézières will take you on a journey through the ages. Mézières has a distinctly medieval feel, whilst Charleville is more Renaissance in character. These architectural styles come together in the town centre at the Place Ducale. For those fascinated by wartime history, the Maginot Line will take you all the way to Sedan.

      City breaks in the Vosges

      Épinal is world-famous for its woodcuts. Here, art takes over the whole town, which has now become a playground for street artists who bring colour to Épinal’s walls. The pretty seaside resort of Gérardmer, nestled amongst the mountains, is the perfect place to relax, whether swimming or taking a boat trip on the lake.

        Centre International d'Art Verrier
        Bretzel

        Shopping and souvenirs
        Made in Grand Est

        With its wealth of ancestral craftsmanship that is the envy of the world, the Grand Est is a region of exceptional craftsmanship. Step inside the workshops and meet the men and women who preserve and carry on the tradition of fine craftsmanship. From Alsatian pottery to Vosges linen and delicate crystal pieces, every handcrafted item holds a piece of our beautiful region’s history.

        Food lovers will leave with a selection of sweet treats, savoury specialities or fine drinks to delight your taste buds.

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