It’s summer!

As for the forests, they transform into both havens of greenery
for contemporary works of art and into hiking trails like the GR5.

Lorraine’s summertime outings
Can you smell the sweet scent of the holidays? As the temperatures rise and the days get longer, everyone’s looking to get outside. For those who dream of swimming, sandy beaches or water sports, Lorraine is brimming with magical places. As for the forests, they transform into both havens of greenery for contemporary works of art and into hiking trails like the GR5.

Mirabelle plum harvesting

It isn’t summer in Lorraine without mirabelles. Lined-up in the orchards or pampered in backyard gardens, it’s the season when the mirabelle plum trees overflow with fully-ripened fruit. After 15 August, the harvest can begin. To gather these round, golden-yellow plums, either pick them by hand, or shake the trees and marvel as they fall like golden rain. All that’s left to do is bend down and fill up your basket before tasting this 100% Lorraine treasure.

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The joys of swimming

Fancy taking a dip? Get in holiday mode at one of the more than forty outdoor sites perfect for swimming. Those looking for relaxation or walks along the water flock to lakes, like Gérardmer or Madine, ponds and water sports centres to enjoy their diverse natural beauty. The equipped beaches are just asking for your towels and picnic baskets, to savour with your feet in the water.

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4 ideas
for fresh air

It’s hard to choose between strolling in the great outdoors along trails dotted with works of art or active outings on the water or by bike.
Let your heart’s desire guide you!

A walk in the mirabelle plum orchards

This walk through the slopes of the Meuse River features calm nature, beautiful landscapes and charming, typical little villages. The route follows rolling hills with thriving vineyards and mirabelle plum orchards, covered in golden fruit this time of year.

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Check out paddle boarding on Gérardmer Lake

Want to try paddling while standing on a big, wide board? Head to Gérardmer Lake for a class or to rent equipment and test out paddle boarding, the hottest trend in water sports. An original way to enjoy the calm waters of the Pearl of the Vosges.

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Discover the artworks of Vent des Forêts

The forests of Meuse welcome more than 100 unique works of art. Small or monumental, made of wood or steel, buried or high in the air, visitors can see them along 45 km of marked trails. The pieces are made by contemporary artists invited to come and work in this out-of-the-ordinary environment.

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Cross Lorraine by bike

From north to south or east to west, discover Lorraine by bike. Great routes cross the department, region and country, both touring circuits and loops, each one unveiling its unique features and attractions. A breath of fresh air during an escape for a few hours or a few days.

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Lorraine’s most beautiful lakes

Summer is in full swing and the temperatures are rising. If you’re a fan of relaxing and cooling off with your feet in the water, make your way to Lorraine!

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#sunset on
Lake Madine

9 p.m. on Nonsard beach. Silence begins to settle. The last of the walkers have returned to the fold, the final swimmers have deserted the beach.

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Summer sound
and light shows in Lorraine

Not-to-be-missed summer events, sound and light shows revisit Lorraine’s history while highlighting the exceptional settings where they take place.

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Mirabelle season
in Lorraine

While the harvesting of the fully-ripened fruit bursting with sunshine is in full swing in the orchards, Metz celebrates with a festival in its honour. It’s a perfect time for a holiday in Lorraine discovering a fruit that lives up to its generous reputation.

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