Parks and scenic spots in Grand Est

The Grand Est region features a diverse collection of green spaces and historical landmarks, ranging from the UNESCO-listed Grande Île in Strasbourg to the 18th-century Place Stanislas in Nancy. Visitors can explore the half-timbered scenery of Colmar’s Little Venice, hike the rugged Sentier des Roches in the Vosges, or cross the Three Countries Bridge connecting France and Germany. This selection includes expansive urban parks like Reims' Parc de Champagne and the cross-border Jardin des Deux Rives, showcasing the region's blend of urban planning and natural landscapes.

Parks and Scenic Spots — Map

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Grande île

The Grande Île is an island that lies at the historic centre of the city of Strasbourg in France.

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Place Stanislas

Place Stanislas is a large pedestrianised square in the French city of Nancy, in the Lorraine historic region.

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Château de Kaysersberg

The Château de Kaysersberg is a ruined castle in the commune of Kaysersberg in the Haut-Rhin département of France.

Martin Kucera / CC-BY-SA

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Pépinière Park

The largest park in Nancy borders two UNESCO inscribed squares, Place Stanislas and Place de la Carrière. It also features a small zoo.

Ji-Elle / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Citadelle Park

Welcome to the largest park in Strasbourg! There is a lovely river, remnants of Vauban fortress and a small playground for your children.

Pracliii / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Quai de la Poissonerie

Historic district in Colmar featuring colorful half-timbered houses along the Lauch River. It was once the professional center for the town's fishermen and fishmongers.

Meyer Charlie / CC-BY-SA

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La petite Venise

Scenic area in Colmar where half-timbered Alsatian houses line the Lauch River. The district is best viewed from the Saint-Pierre bridge or via traditional flat-bottomed boat tours.

Rollerbär / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Garden of Two Shores

This beautiful park stretches at the borders of France and Germany. The Bridge of Europe symbolizes their friendship and union.

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Esplanade

A 9-hectare landscaped park in Metz featuring French-style gardens, fountains, and views of the Moselle valley. It is situated adjacent to the Arsenal and the Governor's Palace.

Michel Lasne / Public domain

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Place Ducale

Place Ducale is the central and historical main square of Charleville, the northern part of Charleville-Mézières, in the Ardennes…

MMFE / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Merveilleux Park

A children's amusement park. They can enjoy the various rides, watch the exotic birds and ride the mini railroad.

Thomas Bresson / CC BY 3.0

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Parc de Wesserling

The Parc de Wesserling is a private garden located in the town of Husseren-Wesserling, in the department of Haut-Rhin, in the Alsace…

Neptuna / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Sentier des Roches

A technical hiking trail in the Vosges mountains carved into granite cliffs between Col de la Schlucht and Frankenthal. It features narrow paths, metal stairs, and footbridges.

Wladyslaw / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Three Countries Bridge

The Three Countries Bridge is an arch bridge which crosses the Rhine between the commune of Huningue and Weil am Rhein, within the Basel…

Garitan / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Parc de Champagne

The largest public park in Reims, created in 1907 by the Pommery Champagne house. This 22-hectare landscape garden is part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing for the Champagne region.

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