Dieuze, Moselle: where history meets nature

Starting from Dieuze or Marsal, this round-trip route connects these two localities marked by the rich history of salt in the region. The Salt Museum and the salt marshes of Marsal, along with the Royal Saltworks of Dieuze, are the last remnants of a prosperous era. The quiet roads separating these two localities will introduce you to the typical village of Blanche-Église and the Seille valley, surrounded by wooded hills. Enjoy a stop by the Lindre pond. The Domaine de Lindre, owned by the Moselle Department, is recognized as a community and international natural site for the richness of its flora, fauna, and landscapes. It is also the largest fish pond in France.

The GR5 hiking route (European path 2) links the North Sea to the Mediterranean. It enters France in Mondorff. This 75 km stage leads from Dieuze via the Pays des Etangs lakes to the summit of Donon.

Dieuze reveals a remarkable 18th century heritage in the heart of its former royal saltworks. The Domaine départemental de Lindre offers you a thousand hectares of water, reeds, meadows and forests and the vision of an exceptional landscape. Tarquimpol, a village located on a peninsula of the Lindre lake, will surprise you with its hidden Gallo-Roman heritage.

This circuit allows you to discover the surroundings of Dieuze by mountain bike or on horseback. This town is known for its former Royal Salt Works. Not far away, the domain of Lindre reveals a preserved nature that can be observed from various observation sites, including the very wild Tarquimpol peninsula. On the heights of the Bride forest, the view extends as far as the blue line of the Vosges.

The Seille is the backbone of the Saulnois area (Pays du Saulnois). The small river was a main thoroughfare for the flat-bottomed barges filled with “white gold”, as salt was termed, from Dieuze, Marsal, Moyenvic, and Vic-sur-Seille and managed to preserve its remarkable heritage linked to this period of salt mining. Vic-sur-Seille is where the local painter Georges de la Tour entered the history of art thanks to his chiaro-oscuro technique, and the town hosts a remarkable museum devoted to the artist.

Starting in Dieuze, this 8-km circuit takes you through the remarkable landscapes around the Lindre lake, a natural site recognised across Europe and the world for the richness of its plant and animal life and its landscapes.

An itinerary to discover Marsal, whose name is due to its many salt springs, and the Seille Valley, as far as the Bois de Bride. Since the 13th century, Marsal, whose name is due to its many salt springs, has been a veritable fortified town that has aroused a great deal of envy. The Porte de France, redesigned by Vauban, now houses the Musée départemental du Sel. After crossing the salt meadows and spanning the Seille, continue your journey towards Haraucourt sur Seille, a typical Lorraine village with beautiful mills and a Mennonite cemetery (an Anabaptist branch that arose in the 17th century as a breakaway from the Protestants of Switzerland). Continue your journey in the Bride woods, a state-owned forest that is several hundred years old and managed by the ONF, with oak and beech trees of remarkable quality.

Starting from Marsal, this circuit for riders and mountain bikers crosses the immense Bride national forest on the heights, then follows the banks of the Seille on a rolling route ideal for discovering mountain biking and horse riding. Double signposting (mountain biking and horse riding).

The V52 cycle route crosses the Moselle region over 65 km, offering a journey between nature and heritage. Starting from Lagarde and its marina, the cycle route traverses the Étang du Stock, a world biosphere reserve, and then passes near the highest Freycinet lock in France at Réchicourt-le-Château. In Sarrebourg, an unmissable stop, the stained-glass windows of the Chapelle des Cordeliers, designed by Chagall, are a must-see. Following the banks of the Marne-Rhine Canal, the route winds through picturesque villages and forests to Arzviller, where the greenway of the Vallée des Éclusiers begins. The highlight of the trip is the Saint-Louis Arzviller Inclined Plane, an impressive structure, before a final Moselle stop in Lutzelbourg with its perched castle, heralding the entrance to Alsace.

Situated between the Petite Seille and the Seille, this itinerary, leading through varied landscapes, links towns marked by their saline past. Vic-sur-Seille, a former episcopal city and birthplace of Georges de la Tour, master of chiaroscuro, reveals itself along its typical streets. Its bishops' gate is a remarkable vestige of the former episcopal castle. After passing over the vineyards along the GR® 5, there are various viewpoints over the countryside and valleys.

Discover Petite-France on a fun rickshaw tour! Your driver and guide will let you in on the secrets of this neighbourhood - which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Rickshaws are a unique way to get around and see all the key sites of Strasbourg in just 30 minutes! Your driver will do the pedalling while you enjoy the key sites of the "Petite-France" neighbourhood. Once you are comfortably seated on the rickshaw, your tour will start by a ride through the "Petite-France" neighbourhood, at the heart of the old town.  Marvel at typical half-timbering houses built right above the water. Let this quaint neighbourhood - which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - captivate you! You will then be taken to the famous Barrage Vauban to enjoy a scenic view of the city. Discover Strasbourg's old fortifications, which consist in the 3 towers of the Ponts Couverts! Your driver will then take you to the "Aubette" shopping centre, a historic monument which is very popular among the locals. You will be captivated by its neoclassical façade towering over the famous Place Kléber.     This fun tour offers panoramic views combined with a fun way of seeing the city!

Enjoy this guided rickshaw tour to discover all of Strasbourg! Your driver and tour guide will let you in on the city's secrets! Rickshaws are a unique way to get around and see all the key sites of Strasbourg in just 1 hour and 20 minutes! Your driver will do the pedalling while you enjoy the city's key sites. Once you are comfortably seated on your rickshaw, you will start your tour by discovering the Palais Rohan. This magnificent monument with a classical façade has been classified as a historic monument. In 2009, it opened its doors to the most powerful world leaders on a NATO summit. You will then be taken to the Place Broglie to marvel at Strasbourg's stunning opera house. You will be captivated by its neoclassical façade, which has been classified as a historic monument! Your visit will continue with the Place de la République, where you will admire the relics of German architecture. This stunning square is home to the German imperial district's most iconic monuments. You will then enter into the heart of the German neighbourhood to discover its Haussmann-style avenues, the European sites and the Orangerie district. You will also get a glimpse at the headquarters of the French-German cultural TV channel: Arte.   Your tour will end by a ride through the "Petite-France" neighbourhood, at the heart of the old town. Marvel at typical half-timbering houses built right above the water. You will enjoy an exceptional scenic view on the terrace of the Barrage de Vauban. Let this quaint neighbourhood - which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - captivate you! Pick this tour and visit all the key places of Strasbourg in an unusual and pleasant way!

Have a nice time on your rickshaw and enjoy this guided tour to discover Strasbourg in 1 hour! Discover Strasbourg's German imperial district on your rickshaw! Your driver will do the pedalling while you enjoy the city's key sites. Once you are comfortably seated on your rickshaw, you will start your tour by discovering the Palais Rohan. This magnificent monument with a classical façade has been classified as a historic monument. In 2009, it opened its doors to the most powerful world leaders on a NATO summit. You will then be taken to the Place Broglie to marvel at Strasbourg's stunning opera house. You will be captivated by its neoclassical façade, which has been classified as a historic monument! Your visit will continue with the Place de la République, where you will admire the relics of German architecture. This square is home to the German imperial district's most iconic monuments. You will then enter into the heart of the German neighbourhood to discover its Haussmann-style avenues, the European sites and the Orangerie district. You will also get a glimpse at the headquarters of the French-German cultural TV channel: Arte.  Explore Strasbourg's German district and discover its most beautiful monuments thanks to this tour!

Enjoy this guided rickshaw tour to discover Strasbourg's old town and the German imperial district! Your driver will let you in on the city's secrets during this tour! Discover the imperial district and Strasbourg's old town effortlessly thanks to your rickshaw driver! Your driver will do the pedalling while you enjoy the key sites of these neighbourhoods. Once you are comfortably seated on the rickshaw, your tour will start with Place Broglie, where you can marvel at Strasbourg's stunning opera house. You will be captivated by its neoclassical façade, which has been classified as a historic monument! You will then be taken to Place de la République to admire the relics of German architecture. On this square, you will see iconic monuments from the German era: the Prefecture building, the Palais du Rhin, the National Theatre of Strasbourg and the university library. Your tour will end with the discovery of the Palais Rohan. This magnificent monument with a classical façade has been classified as a historic monument. In 2009, it opened its doors to the most powerful world leaders on a NATO summit. Thanks to this tour, you will discover the two aspects of Strasbourg - French and German - in an unusual and pleasant way!

Museum Gaspar is housed in the residence of the middle-class family Gaspar from Arlon who had set up in this house (1893) that was built in 1842. It was renovated in 2004. The two most famous members of this family are animal sculptor Jean-Marie Gaspar (1861-1931) and Charles Gaspar (1971-1950) who was a photographer and a sponsor. He gave his house to the town of Arlon on the condition they make a museum of it, dedicated to his brother's work and that put into honour the history and the heritage of Arlon. At the first floor, theree are two restored salons identical to a middle-class salon from the early 20th century that show Jean-Marie Gaspar's sculptures. and the art and picture collection of Charles Gaspar. The rest of the first floor is dedicated to temporary exhibitions of the museum that alternates artv and history. A religion room shows collections about the abbey of Orval and to the people's devotion at the 18th century, and also relics from the ancient Saint-Martin church. But the Masterpiece is the famous altarpiece Retable de Fisenne - a 16th century masterpiece from the Antwerp school. Guided tours only on request by phone 063.600.654 or musee.gaspar@skynet.be (Original text by MT du Pays d?Arlon)This beautiful house was a bank at the origin. It was bought in 1893 by a middle-class family from Arlon, the family Gaspar. Jean Gaspar (1861-1931) was a sculptor. He was trained by the Antwerp sculptor Jef Lambeaux. His works are in bronze and in plaster and they are exhibited in the salons that have been restorated as they were in his house. His brother Charles (1871-1950) was a photographer, a collector and a sponsor. He gave this house to the town of Arlon. It hosts the library of the Archaeological Institute of the Belgian Province of Luxembourg and its secretary office since 1954. A wide part of the museum is also dedicated to temporary exhibitions about art and history of Arlon.

Rich in the Gallo-Roman past of Arlon, the museum houses an impressive collection that bears witness to the daily life of this period.One of the peculiarities of the museum is its imposing and rich lapidary collection, composed of several dozen fragments of ancient funerary monuments.These blocks and the objects from Roman craftsmanship will teach you more about daily life at that time.

L'église Saint-Etienne domine le village de Riche. Si l'édifice en lui-même, comme beaucoup d'églises de campagne, est dépourvu de style, elle réserve de belles surprises au visiteur qui en franchit le seuil. Le mobilier qu'elle abrite constitue un joyau de l'art religieux. Le village de Riche s'est dramatiquement fait connaître par les combats qui ont eu lieu les 19 et 20 août 1914. En direction de Morhange, l'importante nécropole nationale de Riche abrite une chapelle gothique édifiée en 1928.

The Domaine de Lindre is a nature park covering some 1,000 hectares. The jewel in its crown is the lake, Etang de Lindre, and its 11 smaller ponds which attract an exceptionally rich fauna and flora: 248 species of bird, 11 species of amphibia, 19 protected plant species, 4 species of reptile and a multitude of pond fish. Thanks to this diversity, the Domaine de Lindre is listed as a protected area in the ecological network NATURA 2000.

Venez découvrir la presqu'île de Tarquimpol: amateurs de nature, de paysages préservés et de lieux insolites, venez découvrir sa maison du Pays des étangs. Observez les 248 espèces d'oiseaux du site: cigognes, foulques macroules, oies cendrées, hirondelles, busard des roseaux, cygnes... Découvrez aussi le patrimoine gallo-romain caché du village. Dans un cadre bucolique et paisible, au bord de l'étang de Lindre, vous pourrez faire une pause nature pour vous désaltérer ou déguster de délicieuses glaces. Espace muséographique, au bord de l'étang de Lindre, faune et flore, randonnées, animations scolaires, boissons et glaces.

Built in 1725 in stone and red brick facing, which were once still visible on the eastern façade, covered with a Mansard roof over a fine framework, and set back from a vast courtyard, this house is called "Le Château". It was a farm of the Custines, lords of Guermange. The adjoining barn, with its high framework, has retained its red brick facings. The interior of this residence, which is currently being restored, is distinguished by its half-timbered partitions and French ceilings on the first floor. The house and the barn are now listed in the Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques. Free guided tour by reservation only for a maximum of 4 people.

All the interior walls of the church of St Peter and St Paul, erected in 1729 and adjoining a chapel dating from 1550, are covered with frescoes representing religious scenes created by the Abbot Abbot in the 1920s. Sequential lighting accompanied by a commentary makes it possible to discover the richness of this veritable illustrated encyclopaedia of religious and popular history. Switching on the sound and light (duration: 20 min): free.

Picnic area a stone's throw from the Musée départemental du sel. Barbecue available.

"Located in the "Porte de France", the oldest town gate, the Salt Museum at Marsal tells the story of "white gold" via salt production techniques from the prehistoric age to modern times and in particular the so-called "briquetage" technique which consisted of heating the brine in ceramic vessels. From saltwater pools to the impressive collection of saltcellars, the visitor will travel through a world of salt in all its forms. The museum also displays valuable archeological artifacts and traces the history of Vauban's fortifications."

Thanks to the generosity of a parishioner and Abbot LOUE, a chapel was erected near Réchicourt-le-Château in 1880. It is a plain but pure building located in a small enclosure. Inside the chapel you may find a bell from 1669 which is not only rung for people's devotion to Saint-Blaise but also to warn parishioners from upcoming storms. Numerous pilgrims were coming until 1954 on February 3rd, Saint Blaise Day, to pray and have their baskets full of seeds and vegetables blessed. This benediction was supposed to guarantee farmers to have their granaries full all year long.

La Côte Saint-Jean offre un panorama exceptionnel sur la vallée de la Seille avec la ligne des Vosges, la Seille, l'ancienne voie gallo-romaine que l'on devine, quelques cuestas (buttes témoins qui ont résisté à l'érosion) et les différents villages (Dieuze, Blanche-église, Mulcey, Moyenvic). Une table d'orientation permet de se repérer et de comprendre les grands enjeux du passé de ce territoire avec l'Or blanc.

L'Embellie welcomes you to spend a pleasant moment, in a warm setting, to enjoy tasty dishes made with fresh products.

Restaurant offering traditional cuisine with fresh produce. Catering service.

On weekday lunchtimes we offer a menu of the day, and on Saturdays and Sundays we offer a choice from our slate. The restaurant has two main dining rooms for 35 to 40 people, one of which is air-conditioned, and a "banquet" room for 40 to 45 people for group meals. In summer, you can enjoy the terrace, which seats around 20.

Your restaurant at the Maison du Pays des Etangs. Restaurant, Tearoom, Bar. An epicurean adventure featuring local ingredients, carefully cultivated for an authentic and unforgettable culinary experience. (TEA SALON / BAR Thursday to Sunday 2 - 6 pm)

L'auberge de Mulcey is a new place where gastronomy rhymes with conviviality and harmony. The décor is refined and chic, and Fanny in the kitchen and Bérenger in the dining room are both experienced and passionate about creative cuisine that gives seasonal produce its true value. Whether you're hosting a business meal, a family get-together or a get-together with friends, talk to them. They'll adapt to your budget and your desires.

Come and enjoy a gourmet break, where everything is in place for you to have a good time... excellent value for money, a warm atmosphere and a pretty, carefully decorated, flower-filled terrace. You'll discover traditional cuisine, made with fresh produce and changing with the seasons and the chef's mood. Restaurant open for lunch every day of the week (except Saturday and Sunday) Please make a reservation.

The Auberge du Saulnois has a new look. The Auberge du Saulnois offers you a traditional cuisine with fresh and regional products.

Family restaurant serving traditional cuisine, specialities from the regions of France and local produce. For your business meals, with friends or family, or for any of life's special occasions, our chef is at your disposal.

In the land of ponds, in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of Lorraine, the restaurant "Chez Michèle "* is a stopover dedicated to fish. Its chef Bruno Poiré offers you abundant and varied seasonal products, but also game during the hunting season and market finds over the day. It is a place where the freshness and the good taste of authentic products are favoured.

David and his team welcome you to Loudrefing, a small village in the Saulnois region, to offer you authentic, seasonal cuisine made as much as possible with local Lorraine produce.

Chambres d'hôtes "Chez Régine" - Sleeps 8 with TV and wifi access. Each room with private bathroom. Baby equipment. Access to a closed garage for bikes or motorcycles.

Small family campsite with 3 to 4 pitches with electric hook-up. The dry toilets are on the campsite site, and there is a separate shower/WC in the house. A small Gîte of 30m2 (ideal for hikers) with a bedroom and a living room-kitchen for 2 people plus possibly 2 children is available. It has been renovated using ecological and bio-sourced materials, such as the clay plaster used on our farm. Access is at ground level, as is the shower Toilets and shower are shared with the campsite. In season, we offer a selection of fruit and vegetables for sale. You can also visit our sheep. Ideal for a night or a week.

In the countryside, in the peace and quiet, in the immediate vicinity of the Etang de Lindre, which, at over 600 hectares, is the largest fish pond in France and, within the Parc Naturel Régional de Lorraine, an exceptional site for the quality and diversity of its environments - ponds, forests, meadows, wetlands, crops, reedbeds. In a farmhouse, a completely renovated, independent former farm building, with 4 spacious, bright rooms, including one accessible to people with reduced mobility. Each room has its own private bathroom with shower and toilet. Traditional breakfast (bread, viennoiserie, jam, butter) served in a beautiful common room, with a dining/living room/library area. Shops and restaurants 3km away. Walks starting from the house, church with exceptional stained-glass windows.

Stopover and group gîte, located in a semi-detached house. Possibility of green classes and rental of the rural foyer. Price per person per night 13.30?, 11.30? for groups of 15 or more, heating extra in winter (actual consumption). + 0.15? tax/ pers for tourist tax

We welcome you to Mulcey, a Moselle village of 200 inhabitants, situated between three major cities in north-eastern France: Metz 60 km away, Nancy 40 km and Strasbourg around 95 km. La ferme de la Seille is 5 km from Dieuze and 7 km from the Domaine de Lindre, in the heart of the Saulnois region. Here you can discover our vast forests, such as Les Brides (2 km away), our many ponds and our green countryside (salt ponds, Seille valley, etc.). Accommodation is in guest rooms or 7-person dormitories. During your stay, your horse friends will be welcomed at the farm, in our facilities: boxes, stabling or meadow. I'll introduce you to horse-drawn carriage driving, and suggest a variety of horse-riding, hiking and cycling trails around Mulcey. Mulcey is criss-crossed by numerous footpaths and bridleways. You can also easily join the GR5 from Rumelange in Luxembourg to the Col de la Schlucht in the Vosges mountains. Mulcey is close to Blanche-Eglise, a stage on the GR5. Whether on horseback, by bike or on foot, you're welcome to visit the region all year round

A former farmhouse renovated into a large house, Yvette has fitted it out according to her experiences and her travels, which have given it an authentic character. She has decided to share this large house with people who want to discover the Grand Est and the Pays du Saulnois, renowned for its ponds and its heritage. You will even be able to see storks and many other animals. Yvette will always welcome you with a smile and make you feel at home.

La Roussière : Calm and pleasant to offer you the most pleasant of stays. Equipped kitchen, dining room, living room, 2 bedrooms (1 double bed 160*200 and 2 single beds), mezzanine (1 double bed 140*190) with sitting area, bathroom equipped with a large shower (1.73m²). Covered carport. Closed garage on request. Private terrace. Baby accessories. Deposit 200€. Charges included. Gite located in the heart of the Saulnois, between Nancy, Metz and Strasbourg and 6km from Dieuze.

The country of ponds, 5 km from the Lake of Lindre-Basse, its fauna and its flora, Safaripark de Ste Croix, country of Sarrebourg in the background with the Vosges mountains nearby. You can also visit Lunéville and its castle, Nancy and the place Stanislas, Malik and his Museum of salt, Dieuze.

16th and 18th century châteaux on the eastern edge of France, comfortable and welcoming, in the region of the great Moselle ponds. Delightful rooms: billiard room, library, Louis XVI drawing rooms with large paintings. The rooms, with their modern comforts, retain their old-fashioned charm. All overlook the 4-hectare landscaped park. A privileged, authentic welcome and the personal, gastronomic touch of an old Lorraine family. A stay of plenitude, where your hosts are keen to help you get to know Lorraine, a region steeped in history and international exchanges. (price reduction from the second night) Table d'hôte dinners featuring local and organic farm produce: 31? (excluding wine), on reservation. Park, private fishing pond, pétanque court, boat rides, bicycles and maps for tours and hikes.

In an old farmhouse, two studios, each with a kitchenette where you can prepare your own tea or coffee, a very pretty, fully independent bedroom opening out onto the park and garden, and a small private terrace for each room. Bathroom with private shower and WC. A third, completely renovated room, also on one level, with a private terrace opening directly onto the park, awaits you: small entrance, private toilet and shower, comfortable bedroom. Enjoy breakfast with your hosts. A breakfast including fresh bread, pastries and a wide selection of jams is served every morning. Shops and restaurants can be found in Dieuze, a 10-minute drive away. Sarrebourg is 30 km away, Metz 1 hour and Nancy 50 minutes by car.