GR5 from Apach to Novéant-sur-Moselle

.The Marienfloss chapel is a remnant of a monastery that has existed for several centuries, since 1238. It was first inhabited by Cistercian nuns, then by Carthusian monks from Trier, and finally by canons. In 1415, the Rosary, a special prayer to Mary, was created thanks to the confessor of Margaret of Bavaria, Adolf of Essen. At the entrance to the present-day chapel, a modern mosaic depicts the various stages of Marienfloss' life. In the 20th century, after twenty years of effort, the restoration of the sanctuary of Marienfloss, of which the town of Sierck is now the guardian, was completed in 1982 in the presence of MSG Paul-Joseph Schmitt, bishop of the diocese of Metz, and the bishop of Essen in Germany (the home town of Adolphe d'Essen, founder of the Carthusian monastery of Marienfloss and author of the world-famous Mysteries of the Rosary.

The quartzite outcrops in the municipality of Sierck-les-Bains are spread over 10 hectares in the valley of the Montenach stream between the Sulzen mill and the Marienfloss chapel. The geological interest of the Taunus Quartzites lies in the very old age of this geological formation of eruptive rocks dating from the Devonian (primary era). The presence of a siliceous rock in a limestone area allows rare acidophilous plants to flourish. A discovery trail runs through the site. Four educational panels provide an understanding of the environments traversed.

Exhibition, rental or loan of vehicles for events or exhibitions, American and French vehicles, jeeps, trucks, staged dressed mannequins...

The waterfront, right in the heart of the city, is open to yachting and a wide range of sporting activities, such as canoeing, rowing and skateboarding, and offers moments of relaxation and vacation: dancing fountains, Metz-Plage, hot-air balloon departures, terraces at the "Flottille" at Quai des Régates or the Guinguette de l'Esplanade... You'll also appreciate the river tour departures. From April to October, the 9 to 75-seater electro-solar boats offer you the chance to discover the Moselle River and the flora and fauna around Metz. Walkers can reach the botanical gardens via the towpath of the Canal de Jouy, or follow the banks of the Moselle to discover the marina, which has been awarded Europe's Blue Flag status, as well as unique views of Saint-Etienne's Cathedral and the Temple Neuf. Children's playground. For further information, contact Agence Inspire Metz - Office de Tourisme.

Glean new inspiration from an old-fashioned garden. Overlooking the Moselle valley, just a few kilometers from Metz, the smallest of the boundless gardens invites you to discover forgotten plants designed by some of the greatest horticulturists of the early 20th century. Your walk will take you from the undergrowth, particularly pleasant in hot weather, to the vegetable garden, via the classical garden. This green space is the setting for the Maison de Robert Schuman, the garden where the Father of Europe loved to recharge his batteries. Let yourself be surprised by the plant collections. Pick up some great ideas for decorations or plant combinations.