20 Attractions to Explore Near Parc animalier de Sainte-Croix

The Regional Nature Park of the Northern Vosges boasts a rich natural heritage that has hills and landscapes dotted with glades and lakes. The rich natural landscape has been added to the UNESCO list of international biosphere reserves. There are also remains of defensive castles which were inside the forest and also there are many scenic spots to discover with abundant wildlife.

The Haut-Barr Castle is a medieval castle in ruins located in the French town of Saverne, in the department of Bas-Rhin. It has been classified as a historical monument since October 1874. The castle is built on an imposing sandstone bar made up of three rocks; it has the characteristics of a castle bar. One of the ancient locations which shows light to the history of France.

The highest peak in the northern Vosges where many archaeological remains have been found. An engraved block of sandstone near the summit commemorates the conception of Victor Hugo. The views from the top of this mountain are truly impressive and this place has witnessed many fights in the 1st world war. The archaeological remain found here are being displayed in the Musée archéologique de Strasbourg.

The Champ du Feu is the highest point of the Bas-Rhin at Ban de la Roche, at an altitude of 1,098 meters, on the bans of the communes of Belmont and Hohwald. In winter, the place is suitable for cross-country skiing and downhill skiing. It is also an ideal location for hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding. You can have a nice time here and the view from the top is truly impressive.

This 50-hectare park provides wide choices for visitors to relax and enjoy. It has a beautiful lake, and it offers an ideal opportunity for a great walk. There is also a wide selection of cafés and restaurants in the area, offering everything from snacks, coffee, and cake to small meals and three-course dinners.

Fraispertuis-City is a family theme park located in Jeanménil, in the Vosges. Opened in 1966 by the Fleurent family who still owns it, its main theme is the Wild West. It was voted “best French family park” in 2004 3 and is the number one paid tourist destination in the Vosges. It has so many interesting rides and also it is a children-friendly park. You can spend a nice time there with your family.

An art museum in Saarbrücken, Saarland state in Germany. It is divided into three sites; the Palace Church, Old collection and Modern gallery, and each site have a different specialism.

It was built in 1938 and officially called Saarländisches Staatstheater since 1971. It has several divisions and offers annually around 30 new productions and 700 events for more than 200,000 people.

Located in Old Saarbrücken, Germany, it is a Lutheran baroque-style church built in 1775. It is the symbol of the city and one of the most important Protestant churches in the country.

It is also called Saarbrücken Basilica, a catholic basilica located in St. John's market in Saarbrücken, Germany. Its temple was administered at the time of the Reformation by a noble Protestant. It was built on the chapel's site of the same name by the architect Friedrich Joachim Stengel between 1754 and 1758 and got redesigned to the original baroque between 1972 and 1975.

This 13-hectare zoo has over 200,000 visitors annually. The zoo has over 1.700 animals from 160 species. It is the largest Zoo in Saarland and it specializes in African animals.

The former town hall of St. Johann, and today's town hall of Saarbrücken was built in an area northwest of the historic city center that developed between 1897 and 1900. It provides the venue for more than 1,000 marriages a year in a festive atmosphere.

A beautiful high mountain which was located in the Vosges Mountains in Alsace. It is around 764 metres high and is notable also for its stone fortifications called "the Pagan Wall. The mountain and its surroundings contain evidence of Celtic settlements. A mountain which is historically important and also a nice tourist destination too.

The Pépinière park is a public garden in Nancy. The garden is located in the old city center of Nancy in the vicinity of Place Stanislas, along with the "place de la Carrière" and the old fortifications. It is open daily in the warm months of the year. One of the nice locations where you can spend some nice time and The park is included in the General Inventory of Cultural Heritage. The greenery and the varied verities of flora and fauna welcome you to a peaceful surrounding.

The Place Stanislas is a large pedestrianized square in the French city of Nancy. the square was inaugurated in 1755 with a bronze statue of Louis XV at its center. This square was built in memory of Louis XV by his father in law. Place Stanislas is known as the oldest example of a modern capital where an enlightened monarch proved to be sensitive to the needs of the public. It was one of the historic places which has a lot to say.

This industrial landmark is located in Völklingen, Saarland, and was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in 1994. It was planned as a steelworks and built between 1873 and 1881 by Julius Buch and closed in 1986. It is one of the anchor points in the European Route of Industrial Heritage.

The Museum of Fine Arts of Nancy was housed in one of the four large pavilions built on the Place Stanislas in 1755 dedicated to the College of Medicine. It has some national collections as well as some important donations of paintings and sculptures further enriched it throughout the 19th century. It was a UNESCO world heritage site and this museum illustrates all the trends in European art from the 14th to the 21st centuries.

The Musée de l'École de Nancy is a museum located in Nancy and dedicated to the artistic movement of Nancy Art Nouveau known as the École de Nancy. Housed in the former property of Eugène Corbin. It has a lot of collections developed by the artists of the School of Nancy. The adjoining garden is home to a number of plant varieties designed by contemporary Nancy horticulturalists. There are so many things to see in and around this place and an aquarium pavilion too.

The Holy Cross Chapel, also known as the Gnadenkapelle is a pilgrimage place that belongs to the Blieskastel Monastery and built in 1929. Around 80,000 pilgrims visit the Chapel annually. The chapel was built as a place of veneration for a relic of the True Cross.

The Pompidou-Metz center is a public cultural cooperation 2 art establishment located in Metz, between the Parc de la Seille and the train station. Its construction is carried out as part of the development operation of the Amphitheater district. It is an art center dedicated to modern and contemporary art, whose cultural project is the presentation of temporary exhibitions and the programming of live shows, cinema sessions, and conferences in two dedicated rooms.