Cathedrale de Strasbourg

Heritage in all its forms

Getting to know the Grand Est means immersing yourself in a great all-round cultural bath that can’t fail to reinvigorate the mind. At the crossroads between memory, heritage and stimulating events, whether bearing witness to the past or resolutely avant-garde, there’s something for everyone here!



Place de la Réunion à Mulhouse

City trips in the Grand Est

If you like exploring museums and admiring remarkable buildings and you’ve also got a taste for charming little bistros and tempting shop windows, there’s no need to look any further: the Grand Est is the destination for you!

By yourself or with friends or family, savour our cities’ cultural vibrancy and picturesque architecture. Let us guide you to the next stop on your list new list of favourites.

The unmissables

Heritage writ large in the heart of UNESCO-listed sites

No fewer than 8 Grand Est sites are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List!

From Alsace’s medieval towns to Lorraine’s royal squares, and from Champagne-Ardenne’s magnificent sacred sites to Vauban’s fortifications, a simple walk can quickly become an experience to make your head spin. Shall we keep you company as you explore these amazing places?

The Grand Est’s UNESCO sites

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Place Stanislas à Nancy
Cathédrale de Reims
La Petite France à Strasbourg
Neuf Brisach
La Montagne de Reims

Cultural getaways in the Grand Est

Mont Sainte-Odile
Cathédrale de Reims

Magnificent sacred sites

In the Grand Est, new fewer than nine cathedrals have their steeples reaching for the sky. From the chosen venue for the coronations of the Kings of France to flamboyant Gothic architecture, each of them stands out in its own special way. And there are plenty of other impressive monuments to discover, whose wonders are further accentuated after nightfall!

The monastic architecture of Lorraine’s abbeys won’t fail to enchant you, nor will such spiritual highlights as Mont Sainte-Odile.

Toul and Metz Cathedrals both celebrate their 800th anniversary this year. Don’t miss out on these out-of-the-ordinary birthdays and the celebrations set to mark them!

Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg

Treat yourself to trip back to the days of the gallant knights of old

Follow the Alsace Castle Route and discover 80 legendary castles towering over the plains, including the famous Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle. In Ardennes, immerse yourself in medieval times during a guided tour of Sedan Castle, the largest in Europe. In Moselle, acquaint yourself with Malbrouck Castle’s remarkable architecture and artistic programming!

Explore our castles

Mémorial de Verdun

Visit the most impressive places of remembrance

Heavily impacted by the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, and then by the First and Second World Wars, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne and Ardenne are nothing less than open-air history books. With over 200 sites representative of those great conflicts, 4,500 monuments and such symbolic cities as Verdun, the Grand Est is an invitation to better understanding and commemoration of those dark hours in our history.

From Saint-Mihiel’s trenches to the Maginot Line’s sites, immersive visit itineraries will get you reliving soldiers’ everyday lives and remind you of the importance of memory.

Visits and activities focusing on places of remembrance

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UNESCO: travel back in time at listed sites in Grand Est

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Immerse yourself in the Middle Ages in Sedan

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Unusual wild animal experiences at the Parc Animalier de Sainte-Croix zoo

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A slow travel holiday in the Massif des Vosges

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Experience the true magic of Christmas in the mountains in Vosges

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Winter sports:
make the most of the snow in Vosges

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