From the Weiherchen lakes, journey from era to era as you pass the modern church of Saint Maximim and then the Usselskirch Tower, a hexagonal eleventh-century tower classified as a Historical Monument. After the Boust quarry, a remarkable geological site, …

Marianne, the mermaid, suffered a curse when she got too close to the territory of Men. She was trying to reach Merlin, a figure from Thionville during the French Revolution, with whom she had secretly fallen in love. The witch Mélusine, jealous of her …

This trail is a compendium of the diversity of the landscape, nature and heritage of the Sud Messin region. The loop starts in Rémilly, which boasts some remarkable historic buildings dating from the 19th century (the old railway stations, the town hall …

In 1871, as soon as Alsace and Moselle were annexed, the Germans decided to defend Metz. They completed the forts begun by the French, then built a series of forts to form a fortified belt around the city. From 1899, they built a second belt of forts …

Right next to the runways at Lorraine airport and just a stone's throw from the TGV station, these villages are located on a road that is used by many travellers. In Vigny, the tour takes in the 19th-century church of Saint-Germain and the former railway …

This route alternates between the valley bottoms and the ridge paths, from which you can see all the way to the Moselle hills. Made up of dense shrubby vegetation, the reverse side of these ridges is home to wild boar, who come here to feugner, as they …

The Promenade du Lièvre is an 8.2-kilometer hike. Along the way, you’ll pass through the Bois du Reposoir and walk past the “Roche à Fayé,” or “Fairy Rock.” This hike is featured in the hiking guidebook available for purchase at City …

The Promenade du Renard is a 7.9-kilometer walk. Along the way, you’ll see several graves of soldiers from the 1870 war. This walk is included in the guidebook available for purchase at City …

A fun way to visit, stroll and have fun in Cocheren! Designed as a treasure hunt, the circuit cards are available for three levels: …

A fun way to visit the Schlossberg park. Designed as a treasure hunt, the circuit cards are available for three levels: 4/6 years …