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Starting from Fort Queuleu, this walk will allow you to discover or rediscover the varied landscapes of southern Metz. After exploring the surroundings of Fort Queuleu, a historic landmark, you will reach the village of Peltre and its famous orchards, where you will have the opportunity to pick fruit depending on the season and your preferences. This village was named in 2020 and 2021 in the ranking of the best places to live among towns with fewer than 2,000 inhabitants. You will then return towards the Technopole district, walking along the paths of Lakes Ariane and Symphonie, two biodiversity reserves.

This short and beautiful walk follows part ofthe GR®4, which connects Grasse to Caussols. By taking a section of the Route de la Malle, you can enjoy a superb view of the entire Bay of Cannes on a clear day.

This varied walk will allow you to discover, in particular, the Bois du Nord de Woippy, the Parc de la Gentière (a former private wildlife park that has become a forest), the limestone meadow with its unique view of Saulny, and a beautiful descent through the Bois de Plesnois.

This lovely circular route, with its varied landscapes, will allow you to explore the two towns of Wimille and Wimereux, as well as the surrounding countryside. You’ll be able to walk along the paths bordering the grounds of Lozembrune Castle, cross the Auvrighen stream, follow a section ofthe GR®120coastal path, and explore the riparian woodland along the River Wimereux, which gave its name to the seaside resort.

This lovely route will allow you to explore the ‘green lung’ of the southern part of the Metz conurbation. Situated between Peltre and Pournoy-la-Grasse, the Bois de l’Hôpital is six kilometres long and three kilometres wide. It’s an ideal walk for a change of scenery whilst still being in the heart of the metropolitan area; in particular, you’ll be able to enjoy the tranquillity of the place as well as a wide variety of tree species. As a historic site, you’ll also find information boards along the route explaining the history of this former military zone.

This short, easy walk starts in Saint-Julien-lès-Metz and takes you through the green spaces on the western edge of Metz. Following the Ruisseau de Vallières stream, you will pass through the Vallières and Corchade neighbourhoods before arriving at the bucolic village of Vantoux. After visiting the 12th-century church in Mey and its traditional village, you will return to Saint-Julien-lès-Metz through fields with beautiful views of the Metz metropolitan area.

Most of this beautiful loop takes place in woodland. It will take you through the villages of Jouy-aux-Arches, Féy and Corny-sur-Moselle, passing through the main woods of these villages and offering beautiful views over the Moselle valley.Good waterproof footwear recommended.