The Grand Est region, located in the northeast of France, is made up of 10 departments: Ardennes, Aube, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin, Haute-Marne, Marne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Moselle, and Vosges.
It covers around 57,400 km², or 10% of the French territory. To give you an idea, it’s roughly the size of Croatia.
This region at the crossroads of Europe blends military, religious, and wine-related heritage. From the Alsace wine route to the Vosges forests, from the royal squares of Nancy to the Christmas markets of Strasbourg, Grand Est is a land of living traditions and cultural encounters.
Map of the region Grand Est
The Grand Est region is a land of many faces, blending French, Germanic and Latin influences, the result of a rich and sometimes turbulent history. Located on the border of Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland, it is both a gateway to Europe and a top destination for those wishing to discover an authentic and deeply cultural France.
Grand Est brings together emblematic territories like Alsace, Lorraine and Champagne-Ardenne. Each sub-region has its own identity, gastronomy, architecture and landscapes.
Alsace, with its flower-filled villages, half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets, offers a magical atmosphere, especially in winter with its Christmas markets in Strasbourg, Colmar or Kaysersberg. In summer, the vineyards of the Vosges foothills and the Alsace wine route attract wine tourism lovers. Local specialties include choucroute, flammekueche, bretzels and white wines (Riesling, Gewurztraminer…).
Majestic white storks in Strasbourg city
Lorraine, on the other hand, is known for its majestic cathedrals (especially in Metz), memorial sites from World War I, and its famous mirabelle tart. Nancy shines with its Place Stanislas, a UNESCO-listed classical art jewel.
Amphitrite fountain, Place Stanislas in Nancy
Champagne, the historic region of the eponymous wine, draws visitors to its prestigious cellars (Reims, Épernay, Troyes) to taste the most famous of sparkling wines. Visiting the Champagne vineyards means immersing yourself in ancestral know-how, while enjoying peaceful villages, gentle hills and dense forests.
In terms of nature, the Vosges and the Ardennes Massif are havens for fans of hiking, cycling and nature stays. In winter, the small Vosges resorts offer Nordic activities that are more intimate than those in the Alps.
The Grand Est is the perfect region for planning an off-the-beaten-path France itinerary, blending culture, nature, history and gastronomy. It’s a warm destination where living traditions, diverse landscapes and sincere hospitality come together.
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