Lorraine: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Lorraine
Lorraine’s visitor landscape ranges from the snow-covered Hautes-Vosges through large lakes and the Meuse region to vineyards and mirabelle orchards.
If you would like to book a hotel in Lorraine, this overview provides a regional context.
Geographical Setting
The Parc naturel régional de Lorraine lies on both sides of the Nancy–Metz axis in Grand Est and covers just under 210,000 hectares. Lorraine has three regional nature parks.
Nature
The Parc naturel régional de Lorraine features a mosaic of valleys, plateaus, ponds and plains. The Plaine de la Woëvre is a wetland and refuge for amphibians, reptiles, insects and migratory birds.
The Pays des Étangs comprises dozens of ponds. This includes the 630-hectare étang de Lindre, which is recognised as being of international importance. The étang de Lindre is a habitat for waterfowl, amphibians and remarkable flora. The étang de Mittersheim is a Natura 2000 site consisting of ponds, wetlands and forests.
The Vallée de la Meuse is one of Europe’s major alluvial valleys and is the least urbanised part of Lorraine. The Vallée de la Seille contains inland salt marshes and salt-tolerant vegetation.
Culture and Crafts
The Musée du Sel de Marsal presents salt-extraction techniques and archaeological remains associated with salt production. Marsal also has a three-kilometre trail through its architectural heritage and salt-influenced flora.
The Route touristique des Côtes de Toul connects visitors with wine cellars and local producers. Bataville comprises a workers’ town founded by Tomas Bata in 1931. Lorraine is also associated with craftsmanship in crystal, glass, ceramics and instrument making.
Trails
The GR 5 crosses the Parc naturel régional de Lorraine from north to south. The Véloroute 52 follows the Marne–Rhine Canal between Nancy and Strasbourg for almost 160 kilometres. It runs predominantly as a greenway and has numerous rail connections.
Cuisine
Baccarat is the origin of a charcuterie speciality. It consists of marinated meat wrapped in puff pastry.
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