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A destination rich in nature and heritage, the Grand Est is the perfect excuse for collecting trips! Whether you're cycling as a family, a duo or solo, you can explore the region in complete freedom. Here are just a few examples of places to include on your itinerary:
- The Canal de la Marne au Rhin, especially in the Vallée des Éclusiers
- The inclined plane at Saint-Louis/Arzviller, the only one of its kind in France!
- The Canal de l'Est, which runs through Lorraine
- Place Stanislas in Nancy, voted one of the most beautiful squares in France
- Saint-Etienne's Cathedral in Metz
- The narrow streets of Strasbourg, Colmar and Mulhouse
- The Montagne de Reims, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- The citadel at Verdun, on the Meuse cycle route
- The fortified castle of Sedan, also on the Meuse à Vélo itinerary
- Charlemont fortress, in Givet
- Charleville-Mézières, the famous ducal city
- The Avenue de Champagne in Epernay
- The Alsace Wine Route
- The many fortified castles hidden away in the heart of the Vosges mountains
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Looking for a real cycling adventure? Then set off on a major cycle route, perfect for discovering the Grand Est from every angle! Criss-crossed by several national and even European cycle routes, the region reveals itself as you pedal along.
Here is a list of the major cycle routes crossing the Grand Est:
- La Meuse à vélo, the section of Eurovélo 19 that runs from Langres to the Ardennes
- The Voie Bleue, which runs from Sierck-les-Bains to La Vôge-les-Bains
- Eurovélo 15, which winds along the Rhine (between Lauterbourg and Neuf-Brisach for the part in the Grand Est)
- The Véloroute du Vignoble d'Alsace, which runs from Marlenheim to Thann
- The Eurovelo 5, which runs from Sarreguemines to Basel via Strasbourg- Raid Bulles, from Troyes to Bar-sur-Aube
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The Grand Est is easily accessible from the rest of France. Paris, Lille, Lyon, Dijon or Bordeaux... Whatever your region of departure, you can be sure of reaching the Grand Est without difficulty! If you decide to come by TGV, it's even possible to reach Metz, Nancy, Reims or Strasbourg in less than two hours from Paris. It's the perfect way to get away from it all, without having to travel too far!
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With its lush green landscapes and stunning itineraries, the Grand Est region has plenty to offer you, whatever the season you decide to plan your cycling trip!
To ensure you have a comfortable stay, the summer months are the ideal time for your cycling holidays in the Grand Est. You'll be sure to enjoy the scenery and pleasant temperatures for your cycling and mountain biking tours (especially if you're travelling as a family with young children). Another great time for your cycling adventure might be autumn, the only time of year when you can admire the glowing leaves of the vines against a sunset backdrop. Simply splendid!
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Whether you're travelling with your children or your other half, the Grand Est has more than one trick up its sleeve to offer you the cycling trip that's right for you! For a few hours or several days, from Strasbourg, Reims or Metz, on an electric, gravel or mountain bike, there are as many trips as there are travellers! All you have to do is decide which city you want to discover. Expert advice: the hardest part of planning a cycling trip in the Grand Est is choosing!