Moselle, a wealth of nature
In the Lorraine Regional Park, any season is the perfect time to discover a remarkable natural landscape.
In the Northern Vosges Regional National Park, named a global biosphere reserve by UNESCO, nature is everywhere you look.
Moselle is rich in contrasting landscapes, contributing to its diversity of plant and animal species.
In the west, chalky slopes wooded with oak and beech flank the meandering river Moselle.
The east is the land of lakes, fishing and birdlife. Over 450 km from the coast, halophytic plants such as sea asparagus are an unexpected sight on the banks of the salt lagoons.
At the gateway to Alsace, the sandstone of the Vosges creates a mountain range on a human scale, with high forests punctuated by marshland, home to incredible carnivorous plants.
While the Moselle is renowned for the diversity of its landscapes, it also captivates with its rich and vibrant cultural heritage. As a city of art and history, Metz embodies this wealth through its monuments, festivals, and numerous centres of learning. Strolling through its streets is like traversing centuries of architecture, from the Gothic cathedral to the contemporary buildings in the Amphitheatre district. No visit to the city is complete without a stop at one of Metz’s museums, where fascinating exhibitions blend art, history, and modernity. This balance between preserved nature and accessible culture makes the Moselle a complete and compelling destination.
