Our articles : Nature

With its crystal-clear lakes, intoxicating forests and bewitching valleys, it's easy to turn on nature mode in the Grand Est. On foot or by bike, on foot or on the water, the exploration can begin.

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Spotlight : Nature

250 km of pleasure on the Voie Bleue

The Voie Bleue owes its name to the Moselle, which accompanies it from start to finish: the blue of the river follows us like our shadow! In the Grand Est region, the Voie Bleue follows the river for almost 250km via the towpaths and the Canal des Vosges. It's a completely flat stretch, but above all it's reserved exclusively for bikes: ideal for a first cycling experience. The gentle setting sets the tone: you pedal at your own pace, with the sole aim of enjoying the scenery, its colours and the animals that thrive there, as evidenced by the concert of chirping birds! At once historic, heritage, cultural and gastronomic, the Voie Bleue en Grand Est is the route for every kind of initiation!

Spotlight : Adventure, As a couple, Nature, Responsible travel

Unique encounters on the Raid Bulles route

The Raid Bulles route is a 370km Gravel cycle loop, punctuated by stages that allow us to discover some of the nuggets of the Aube region. This unique route takes you through the Champagne region: from the plains of Troyes to the forests and valleys of the Pays d'Othe and Armance, via the vineyards of the Côte des Bar, the Raid Bulles is the ultimate nature trail! Throughout this adventure, you'll discover a region and, above all, the people who live there and shape it: you'll meet the cheese-makers who make Chaource cheese, the emblematic cheese of Aube, every day; you'll learn more about wine from the Côte des Bar winemakers who passionately produce Champagne, the nectar of the gods; you'll discover the beehives with the beekeepers who present their meticulous and fascinating work. All in all, a great bunch of people to meet on the Raid Bulles!

Verdun à vélo
Spotlight : Nature

The Meuse by bike: pedal your way through history!

La Meuse à Vélo is the French section of Eurovélo 19, stretching 443 kilometres from Langres to Givet. As you cycle along the Meuse river, you're in for a journey to the heart of French history in the Grand Est region! You'll first pass through the town of Verdun, witness to and memory of the First World War, then on to Sedan, home to the largest fortified castle in Europe and witness to 6 centuries of history where lords, kings, princes and the French army followed one another. Finally, we continue to Charleville-Mézières, birthplace of the poet Arthur Rimbaud, where his life is retraced in frescoes highlighting the poet's sublime texts. Let's swap our history textbooks for a cycling trip along the Meuse - there's (almost) as much to learn!

Balade au Saut du Bouchot
Large format : Nature, Summer

Discover the most beautiful waterfalls in Lorraine!

A deafening noise, and suddenly, a spectacle of beauty! Waterfalls have a fascinating charm, a skilful blend of natural power and poetry. Discover the most beautiful waterfalls in Lorraine, most of them nestling in the exceptional forest landscapes of the Vosges. Here's a selection of waterfalls in Lorraine you won't want to miss, whether they're the icing on the cake of a hike or a cool oasis in summer!

port / bateaux
Large format : Nature, Summer

Discover the lakes of Lorraine!

The weather's fine, it's hot and all you want to do is cool off by the water! Take a trip with your family or friends to Lorraine's most beautiful lakes and ponds. These are veritable oases of greenery close to Metz and Nancy, where you can enjoy the pleasures of a holiday. What's on the programme? Swimming, walking or lounging on the beach!

port / bateaux
Large format : As a family, Nature, Summer

Discover the lakes of Lorraine!

The weather's fine, it's hot and all you want to do is cool off by the water! Take a trip with your family or friends to Lorraine's most beautiful lakes and ponds. These are veritable oases of greenery close to Metz and Nancy, where you can enjoy the pleasures of a holiday. What's on the programme? Swimming, walking or lounging on the beach!

Place Stanislas
Large format : In town, Nature

Weekends 2 hours from Paris: destination Grand Est

Need a weekend away? Head for the Grand Est! With a wealth of things to discover, this destination offers a multitude of possibilities for getting together and sharing good times with family, friends or lovers. Just 2 hours from Paris by train or car, it's the perfect getaway for a weekend just outside the capital... or for a break between two Paris 2024 Olympic Games competitions!