Lorraine
Country of culture, Lorraine shows through its architecture the succession of civilizations and people which marked it since the Gallo-Roman time until our days. The area abounds with castles and churches which constitute as many witnesses of the history of the area. Its 2 large concurrent metropolises, Nancy and Metz are dynamic cities today granting a broad place to the artistic and cultural events.
For the hikers, many paths were marked out for walks by foot, in bicycle or horse. With that is added river tourism on the hundreds of kilometers of channels and rivers where the tourists will have the possibility to rent a boat.
Hydrotherapy holds a great place in Lorraine with 5 towns of water known for their benefits.
The adventurous tourist will appreciate the parks with topics whose area was made the speciality. Through course of increasing difficulty, he will discover feelings iby testing the various exercises suggested.
For gastronomy, it is useless to present the Lorraine quiche, the bergamot of Nancy, the tart with the mirabelle plums or the currant jam.
Many artistic events and popular holidays follow one another throughout the year. In Nancy is held the festival Nancy Jazz Pulsation whose 35e edition has been held from the 07 to the 18 of October 2008. Gerardmer accomodates the Festival of the Science fiction film whose next edition will be held from January 27 to January 31 2010.
Stay hotel half-board Lorraine.
Lorraine camp-sites.
Where to stay in Lorraine
La Bresse: In winter the holiday makers will appreciate the sporting installations of the ski station of La Bresse adapted as well to the Alpine skiing as the thenordic one. in order to rent à country cottage in la Bresse during the festivals of Christmas and new year, it is preferable to hold in advance to find availability in this very convivial and appreciated families station . In summer, tourism is dedicated to sport as well. It offers many possibility of excursion in the splendid landscapes of Vosges.
Contrexéville: The spa is known for its water, associated with the modes of slimming. The hotels of the center town propose formulas stay complete pension in Contrexeville.
Gerardmer: In summer as in winter, this tourist resort of the Vosges attracts the tourists. It is advised to book a stay in Gerardmer, if one must spend there holidays in period of strong multitude.
Vittel: Famous for its water, Vittel thermal spa in the Vosges, profits from an intense tourist activity. Its rental and hotel offer is important, to satisfy the curists and holiday makers request.
Plombières: Water-cure establishments of Plombières-les-Bains look after the affections related on the rheumatology and the diseases of the digestive system. Plombieres, pleasant city in the southernmost Vosges, developed tourism of cure around various play, sporting and cultural activities.
Saint-Maurice-Vosges: In holidays rental in Saint-Maurice, the tourists will benefit from the quiet environment of this French small winter sports resort.
To exactly choose its season in Lorraine
August and July are traditionally the months of crowd in the seaside resorts, but also the period at the end of December at the beginning of January and holidays of February in the winter sports resorts.
September and June constitute the mid season.
Lastly, the pensioners will appreciate to leave on holiday in March, April, May, October or November in the south of France to be given a soft climate and better tariffs from seasonal hiring.
