Things to do in Lorraine, Grand Est: The Best Sights & Landmarks

February 9, 2022 Hana Mouser

Discover the best top things to do in Lorraine, France including Place Stanislas, Route des Cretes, Fleury, Metz Cathedral, Galaxie Amneville, Gare de Metz-Ville, Citadelle de Bitche, Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial, Musee des Mines de fer a Neufchef, Le Temple Neuf.
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1. Place Stanislas

Rue Stanislas, 54000 Nancy France +33 3 83 35 80 10 http://www.nancy-tourisme.fr/decouvrir/histoire-et-patrimoine/unesco/place-stanislas
Excellent
81%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
2%
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5.0 based on 5,311 reviews

Place Stanislas

Reviewed By Rogerv550 - Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, The Netherlands

Can’t miss it in Nancy, beautiful square lots to see, go take a walk along all ports and building, dine on the square and see the lightshow.

2. Route des Cretes

La Bresse France
Excellent
69%
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29%
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4.5 based on 298 reviews

Route des Cretes

Reviewed By 658marshallb - Ferney-Voltaire, France

Extraordinary views of valleys and mountains from the road, which was built during WWI to facilitate French military movements. This was the border between Germany and France from 1871 until the end of WWI. The route goes from about 3000 feet to over 4000 feet, and there are several restaurants on the way, with great views. Also very popular with hikers.

3. Fleury

Verdun France +33 3 29 88 19 16 http://www.ww1battlefields.co.uk/verdun/fleury.htm
Excellent
49%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 155 reviews

Fleury

Reviewed By iWiebe - Utrecht, The Netherlands

The only thing left from this tiny village is its streetplan now converted to paths among littele signs pointing out the location of the buildings. The rest is completely obliterated, a very sobering experience.

4. Metz Cathedral

Place d'Armes, 57000, Metz France +33 3 87 36 12 01 http://www.cathedrale-metz.fr
Excellent
71%
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26%
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4.5 based on 2,854 reviews

Metz Cathedral

One of the tallest cathedrals in France, the 12th-century building is also known for its extensive use of stained-glass windows.

Reviewed By thomasozbun - Vicenza, Italy

Mostly built in the Gothic style between the 13th and 16th centuries it holds the largest expanse of stained glass in the world, most of which from famous artists throughout history such as Hermann von Munster from the 13th century and modernist Marc Chagall from the 20th. As soon as we entered, in fact, the interior was immense and amazing with a huge nave all decorated with stained glass. We also admired the sculpted extior too, built in the local yellow Jaumont Limestone.

5. Galaxie Amneville

Rue des Artistes, 57360 Amneville France +33 3 87 70 28 29 http://www.le-galaxie.fr
Excellent
42%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Galaxie Amneville

6. Gare de Metz-Ville

1 Place du Général de Gaulle, 57000, Metz France +33 892 35 35 35 [email protected] http://www.gares-sncf.com/fr/gare/frade/metz-ville
Excellent
51%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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4.5 based on 971 reviews

Gare de Metz-Ville

Reviewed By 82manuelal - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Very nice architecture, this station is one of the nicest in France or in Lorraine; nice sculptures and a Germanic style; the station is near the nice Pompidou Museum.

7. Citadelle de Bitche

Rue Bombelles, 57230 Bitche France +33 3 87 96 18 82 http://www.citadelle-bitche.com/site/histoire_citadelle.php
Excellent
46%
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42%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 368 reviews

Citadelle de Bitche

Reviewed By Editor-at-large - Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

We didn't know what to expect of the Citadel, having gone on a bit of a whim on a wet day of what was mostly a walking holiday. We arrived mid-afternoon and thought we'd just walk round the ramparts and head home... when we saw it was a paid attraction we almost didn't bother... what a mistake that would have been! We also almost refused the headphones, but the man at the ticket office looked so disappointed and explained that we wouldn't be able to listen to the film soundtrack without them so we relented... and what a good thing we did. The siege of Bitche is an amazing part of French history - not one I knew anything about - but the way that the story is told by use of a film that plays on screens dotted around the underground tunnels and rooms of the citadel really does help bring it to life. I suspect it's much better on a quiet afternoon than it would be with loads of tourists or school kids. Frankly it's a must-see attraction of national importance and with an appropriate high quality interpretation. In better weather it would have been good to spend longer exploring the ramparts and the grounds.

8. Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial

33 avenue de Fayetteville, 57500 Saint-Avold France +33 3 87 92 07 32 https://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/europe/lorraine-american-cemetery
Excellent
76%
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4.5 based on 250 reviews

Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial

Reviewed By JGADV - Zonhoven, Belgium

Very serene place to visit, full of history. This place houses over 10.000 graves of soldiers that died in the region during World War 2, there is a chapel and visitor center, toilets and parking, take into account that toilets, visitor center and chapel are closed during Covid19 measures but the grounds remain open although you better check before you go, due to lockdowns in France. Do not shout or make loud noises and facemask is now recommended.

9. Musee des Mines de fer a Neufchef

2 rue du Musee, 57700, Neufchef France +33 3 82 85 76 55 http://www.musee-minesdefer-lorraine.com/
Excellent
65%
Good
30%
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5%
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4.5 based on 237 reviews

Musee des Mines de fer a Neufchef

10. Le Temple Neuf

2 Place de la Comedie Quartier des Isles,, 57000, Metz France +33 3 87 30 42 10 http://tout-metz.com/monuments/temple-neuf-metz
Excellent
47%
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 359 reviews

Le Temple Neuf

Reviewed By tragio - Artemida, Greece

Very Beautiful image. The temple on an island with the river all around and 2 bridges coming from the island. Scenic picturesque Photos.

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