Top 5 Must Do's in Lorraine
Edit This1. Termapolis
This fantastic spa area is located in Amneville in Lorraine. The waters of the hot springs are brought up from a pure, natural spring over 900 meters below the ground. For this reason, the pools are so hot (some being over 41 degrees celsius. The entire atmosphere of the place is relaxing and beautiful. You can just soak all your stresses away. Prices vary by the hour and range from 7 Euros to 153.30 Euros. It is open Monday-Wednesday from 10 A.M. to 10 P.M., Thursday from 9 A.M.-10 P.M., and Friday-Saturday from 10 A.M. to midnight.
2. Musee de la Moto - Amneville
Collected for over 7 decades, the motorcycles and bikes that make up this museum are quite a sight to behold. There are more than 200 models that are all in perfect working condition. Some of these bikes and motorcycles go back as far as the 1860s.
3. Place Saint Louis
In the town of Metz, you'll find this enchanting medieval square. With it's 13th to 15th Century architecture, including massive arches and a vaulted gallery, you'll feel like you've been transported back in time. During medieval times trade fairs as well as religious theater plays often took place here.
4. Nancy's Museum Aquarium
For a real treat with an eduacational flare, check out this incredible aquarium. There are 100s of varieties of brightly colored fish to gaze upon. Perfect for families, an entrance ticket only costs 4.55 Euros. The "museum" section displays a huge collection of stuffed animals, but the most beautiful and entertaining part is definitly the giant aquarium.
5. Skiing In The Vosges
Another must-do is skiing or snowboarding in the snow covered Vosges Mountains. With gorgeous views and fantastic slopes for beginners as well as experts, this magical world of snow will have you in skiing heaven. There are several nice ski areas to choose from. The La Bresse ski resort has 28 slopes for all different levels, 260 snow cannons, and 5 mountain restaurants. Downhill skiing and cross-country are both available. Gerardmer, another ski area, has one mountain restaurant, 55 snow cannons, 40km of downhill ski slopes, and another 40km of cross-country ski trails. Saint-Maurece-sur-Moselle has 5 mountain restaurants and both downhill and cross-country trails. Basically all the resorts have lessons available and ski equipment rentals on-site. They are also rather luxurious, and offer cozy retreats after a long day of skiing or snowboarding.