Christmas and festive weekends : events not to be missed in the Grand Est
Lanterns are lit, markets set up and monuments illuminated: the region is decked out in its finest colours for the festive season. Make the most of the magic for a weekend or a week in the Grand Est.
They fuel our fondest memories of the festive season, and have been handed down from generation to generation: Christmas is a time of many customs. Let's take a look at some of the traditions we hold dear!
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Grand Est, the birthplace of Christmas lights. Fairy-tale markets, age-old traditions, craftsmen with golden hands and gourmet specialities: the recipe for a magical holiday to make your festive season unique.
PASS en Grand Est, an invitation to the finest discoveries
What if escapism began at the start? In the Grand Est region, every train or coach journey opens the door to a journey that goes far beyond the destination, with its landscapes, emotions and discoveries. There, a pass in your pocket becomes the key to a journey without limits. It's the art of travelling light... and experiencing each stage of the journey intensely.
Adeline and her family, from the blog Chaloumar360, explored Alsace this spring. They set off with their two children, aged 11 and 15, for a long weekend full of discoveries, traditions, nature and unusual activities. Discover their itinerary for enjoying the region as a family.
Change your perspective and pace on the Moselle and Meuse rivers aboard a canoe and discover the Grand Est in a whole new way. Try our two canoe itineraries for a rejuvenating, slow-paced exploration!
Nestled in a beautiful chalet high in the Vosges mountains, surrounded by majestic fir trees and snow-covered hills: what better way to spend a weekend away from it all, in cocooning mode.
The Vosges, a land of age-old skills, breathtaking scenery, traditions to discover and activities to enjoy for all the family: the perfect destination for a great weekend out. Time to discover!
During the festive season, the tables of the Grand Est are filled with delicious specialities, coveted delicacies that bring the whole family together. A treat for the heart and the taste buds.
Meet the one and only king of the forests, or admire a red panda eating bamboo shoots... whatever activity you choose, you're bound to make new memories after your visit to the animal parks of the Grand Est!
