Grand Est - 71 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Grand Est

Grand Est is a vast new region in Eastern France, the unification of the former historical regions of Champagne-Ardenne, Alsace, and Lorraine. Its geographical location – bordering Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, and Switzerland – makes of the Grand Est an interesting cultural melting pot which can be clearly seen in its architecture and tasted in its gastronomy.

Types of Attractions in Grand Est

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List of Attractions in Grand Est

Mont Sainte-Odile

Mont Sainte-Odile

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

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.

Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park

Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park

Outdoors- Other

Forests

National Parks

A vast protected area which was located in the Grand East region of France. It has a wooded range of hills covered by vineyards that produce the region's eponymous sparkling wine and champagne. The objective of this place is to preserve the heritage of their region and ensure economic development in the territory in compliance with environmental concerns. The highlight of this park is the beautiful and protected dwarf beech trees with particularly strange shapes.

Mosel-Radweg Thionville

Mosel-Radweg Thionville

Man-made Structures- Other

The German Moselle Cycle Route is a long -distance cycle route along the Moselle and is part of the international Velo Tour Moselle cycle route. The cycle route is a typical river cycle path with no significant inclines. The German part is on asphalt bike paths, either on its own route or alongside the road and is therefore also suitable for families.

Musée Bartholdi

This was the birthplace of the builder of Statue of Liberty. It is now a museum dedicated to his work. In the courtyard is a statue called the Statue des grands soutiens du monde. Two doors from the 17th century were registered as monument history on June 18, 1926. In 2012, the museum had over 16,000 visitors.

Musée de l'École de Nancy

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.

Musée Saint-Remi

A beautiful french museum which was located in Simon Street in Reims. The museum deals with the period from Prehistory to the Renaissance In addition to the regional archeology collections (prehistoric, Gallic, Gallo-Roman, Merovingian, and medieval periods), there are also those of classical archeology and a magnificent series of ancient weapons, equipment, and uniforms. One of the nice locations which pave light to the history of France.

Museum Œuvre Notre-Dame

The Musée de l'Oeuvre Notre-Dame is a Strasbourg museum devoted to plastic art and decorative arts from the Upper Rhine territories (Alsace, Baden, Rhine Switzerland, Palatinate) from the early Middle Ages until the annexation of Alsace to France, in 1681. It is located in the historic building of the Fondation de l'Oeuvre Notre-Dame. It also has a garden containing medicinal plants used at the time.

Museum of Fine Arts in Nancy

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.

Nigloland

Nigloland

Parks

Theme Parks

Nigloland is an amusement park located in Dolancourt in the French department of Aube. Founded by two brothers and former fairgrounds, Patrice and Philippe Gélis. The park is divided into four themed areas: the Canadian Village, the Rock 'n' Roll Village, the Wonderful Village, and the Swiss Village. One of the nice location which was offering a good time for you.

North Vosges Regional Natural Reserve

North Vosges Regional Natural Reserve

Lake/ River/ Ponds

Outdoors- Other

Forests

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.

Orient Forest Regional Natural Park

A protected natural reserve of woodlands and lakes in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France which covers an area of 70000 hectares of land. In this natural setting where water constantly vies with the forest, families out walking, solitary bird watchers, water skiing, sailing or windsurfing enthusiasts as well as anglers will each find their little piece of paradise here

Ouvrage Schoenenbourg

The fortifications of the Maginot Line, built in the 1920s by the French government to deter invasion from Germany. It was the largest of the Maginot line forts and was designed to accommodate a garrison of about 500 men. It is the largest such fortification open to the public in Alsace. Officially recorded as a historical monument. It has faced so many wars and has a lot of history to say.

Palais du Rhin

Palais du Rhin

Palaces

Notable Architectures

The Rhine Palace, a former imperial palace, is located in Strasbourg, in Neustadt, on the Place de la République, which it dominates with its imposing dome. With the large garden that surrounds it and the old stables behind the building, it forms one of the most complete and emblematic sets of German architecture at the end of the XIX th century. One of the nice location which says about the anciet history of France and its architectural intellingnce.

Palais du Tau

Palais du Tau

Iconic Buildings

The Tau Palace was one of the residences of the archbishops of Reims . It owes its name to its plan which, in the Middle Ages , was shaped like the letter T ( Tau in Greek ). A building adjoining the Notre-Dame de Reims cathedral , it was also a royal residence during the coronations of the kings of France in Reims.

Palais Rohan

Palais Rohan

Iconic Buildings

Old Ruins

The Palais Rohan de Strasbourg was built between 1732 and1742 to plans by Robert de Cotte, Principal Architect to the King, for Cardinal Armand-Gaston de Rohan-Soubise, Prince-Bishop of Strasbourg. It is a major architectural, historical, and cultural landmark in the city which was Reflecting the history of Strasbourg and of France.

Parc animalier de Sainte-Croix

The Sainte-Croix Animal Park is a French zoological park located in the heart of the Lorraine Regional Natural Park, in Rhodes. Mainly specialized in European fauna, it is designed as a park of vision. Created in 1980 by Gérald Singer, it is now his sons, Laurent and Pierre, who manage the park. It covers an area of 120 hectares with more than 1,500 animals of 130 species and it made this zoo one of the five largest zoos in France.

Parc de l'Orangerie

Orangerie Park is a public park in the city of Strasbourg. It is located opposite the Palais de l'Europe and close to the other European institutions in the district known as the Orangerie, within the Neustadt. Its area is 26 hectares. The geometric layout of the first promenade planted with trees dates back to the 17th century. The park, probably designed by Antoine du Chaffat, was developed in 1740.

Parc de la Pépinière

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.

Place Kléber

Place Kléber

Man-made Structures- Other

Nestled in the Grande Île quarter. It is well worth taking time to visit the Place Kleber which is the biggest square in the heart of the city’s commercial district. The square has undergone many changes over the centuries and is now a fully pedestrianized area, frequented by shoppers and tourists. This vibrant historic center was listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.

Place Stanislas

Place Stanislas

Iconic Buildings

Man-made Structures- Other

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.

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