La Maxe walks

Circular passing along the Saint-Rémy ponds, the La Maxe greenhouses and the EDF thermal power plant.

A short, easy family walk to explore the banks of the Moselle, the village of Argency and the Malroy ponds. If you wish, you can cross the dam at the Argency hydroelectric power station. You may also spot water birds such as ducks, herons, coots, etc.

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.

A stroll through fields and woodsBeautiful views as you pass through Saulny, Plesnois, Norroy-le-Veneur and Semécourt.

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.

Ten kilometres from Metz, enjoy this walk along the banks of the Moselle through woods, orchards and vineyards.

This circular route, through the paths and lanes of the village of Saulny, will give you a better understanding of this village, situated 7 km west of the city of Metz. A varied route through woods, farmland and urban streets.

Starting from Saulny, cross through Lorry-lès-Metz, walk around Fort de Plappeville, a fortified structure dating from the 1870 war, and return via the limestone plateau and the Bois des Prussiens.

This easy route takes you through the streets and alleys of the village, allowing you to enjoy a pleasant, effortless walk with dry feet and get to know this village near Metz better.

Short walk around Vantoux, Mey and Vallières. This short, easy route does not go through any forests, making it pleasant to do in winter when you are looking for some sunshine. It will take you to Mey Church and the Vallières wash house.

This route allows you to explore the full night-time programme of Constellations 2026. Seven exhibition venues are hosting digital artworks that can only be viewed in the evening (depending on the period, access begins between 9.00 pm and 10.00 pm and ends at 12.15 am). Opening times may vary depending on the venue and the period; you can find them on the Constellations de Metz website.

The V50 cycle route (Luxembourg - Lyon) crosses the Messine conurbation, running alongside the Moselle from La Maxe to Augny. Like the author, who set off from Lorry-lès-Metz, it is easy to join the route and follow it to Blénod-lès-Pont-à-Mousson, between ponds and wetlands, riding mostly on dedicated cycle paths. Then you cross "Little Lorraine Switzerland" on quiet roads to rejoin the Moselle at Liverdun, nestled in one of its beautiful meanders. Following the river along the V533 greenway, you soon come into view of Toul Cathedral, the first stop on the journey.

A fairly varied route passing through fields and gardens, with long stretches through the forest and then through the village.

Water is everywhere in Norroy-le-Veneur: wash houses, the Fontaine aux Chênes, and the Moulin aux Prés. The fortified church and the Highland cattle are also well worth a visit.

Discover the slopes of the Moselle AOC by bike through the vineyards and cellars of our local winegrowers in the Metz region, with stops at Robert Schuman's house, the Gallo-Roman aqueduct and the memorial to the Battle of Dornot-Corny. The return journey will follow the Voie Bleue along the banks of the Moselle. Warning: this route is quite technical, especially on the way there, and uses stony paths. It can be dangerous in wet conditions, so don't forget your protective gear and take care.

An easy route starting from the village centre, allowing you to see different aspects of this village of 1,500 inhabitants located about 10 km west of the city of Metz. Through narrow streets and paths, you can enjoy an unobstructed view of Saint-Brice Church, cross a market garden area and then walk along the Saulny Stream.

Circular route through fields that passes close to the old railway line (partly destroyed and partly underground – disused tunnel near Nouilly) and can be completed with a visit to the site of the old station in Nouilly, now converted for private use.

The aim is to visit the six sites of the Metz Christmas market (ranked 9th in the 2017 competition for the best Christmas markets in Europe) but also to visit a few neighbourhoods of this beautiful city with such a rich history, from Roman times to the present day, including the ‘German’ periods between 1870 and 1918 and between 1940 and 1944.

A short walk of one hour and thirty minutes, accessible to all and suitable for all seasons. It will take you on a tour of part of the village of Plappeville, its church (dating from the 11th to the 15th century) and some of its most beautiful narrow streets.

Starting from the beautiful central station, you will pass through Gallo-Roman Metz, Medieval Metz, Royal Metz, Imperial Metz and 21st-century Metz. You will discover Saint-Étienne Cathedral and its 6,000 m² of stained glass windows. The Musée de la Cour d'Or with its Gallo-Roman baths in situ. You will discover Metz as you have never seen it before and as I love it.

After a stroll along the banks of the "Ruisseau de Quarante" and through a small valley of wild beauty, this short route invites you to discover a typical Lorraine linear village, Servigny-lès-Sainte-Barbe, which has successfully preserved its exceptional built heritage.

A short walk in a site not to be missed. You will walk in the footsteps of the Queulots who, in the Middle Ages, frightened the inhabitants with their sticks coated in manure.

A short historical and wooded walk on Mont Saint-Quentin.

Enjoy a breath of fresh air on the heights of Mont Saint-Quentin, starting from the Col de Lessy. Cross the plateau to the Saint-Georges farm, then Vazelle, and return via Lessy

Loop around Mont Saint-Quentin, starting from Col de Lessy, through the villages of Lorry and Vigneules, via Ferme Saint-Maurice, Notre-Dame du Gros Chêne and Châtel-Saint-Germain.

This hike takes you along the iron mine canal. It is marked in red and is not difficult. The 1-kilometre variant is between points 2 and 3, around the Mancourt pond, where there are two signposts.

Between the canal and the Moselle, today's route is a short 3 km circular. There is a car park right next to the starting point, which is convenient. You can always extend the hike by continuing along the canal, either north or south. This towpath offers many kilometres of safe walking.

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.

A walk allowing you to explore Fort de Queuleu, Casemate A (a former Nazi internment camp during the Second World War) and Parc du Pas du Loup in Metz. The interior of the fort is accessible with a pushchair, but once outside, the paths are much less accessible. Accessibility issues at the fort in July 2023 – see reviews

Route along the Moselle canals.This easy, popular walk will take you along the canal and the Moselle, passing by the Argancy dam, then back via Ennery and Ay-sur-Moselle, along the Moselle.

Following in the footsteps of Queen Brunehaut, regent of Gaul in the 6th century, who had the network of paths restored following the decline of the Roman Empire.

Along the banks of the Moselle, starting from Montigny-lès-Metz.

A circular route leading to the Tour de Drince (viewpoint), starting from the car park at the Pierrevillers community hall. Please note: the route is very muddy in winter.

A walk around Châtel-Saint-Germain, exploring the remains of the fortifications surrounding the city of Metz, including the famous 360 steps of a gigantic staircase! The highlight is the archaeological site at Châtel and its sarcophagi. And, as always, the forest, with a stretch exposed to the wind on the plateau.

From the town hall, the route follows the stream then climbs towards Rue Jean d’Apremont and the footpath linking Châtel to Rozérieulles. It joins the Route de Guerre, crosses the Bois du Reposoir and passes close to the Mont Saint-Germain site before descending towards the Montvaux valley. The return route takes you via the Pas d’Âne, then through the village and along the Chemin des Fourrières.

A walk that winds through this lovely woodland and avoids the spa centre.

From the town hall, the walk leads to the Square du Saulcy and then to the Promenade de Montvaux, a former railway line. The botanical trail then leads to the Route de Guerre and passes through the forests of Forey and Flutôt, where there is a remarkable service tree. At the edge of the woods, a path leads back down towards the Chemin de Lorry. Passing by the Saint-Georges farm, the descent along the Chemin de Vazelle offers a view of an old lime kiln before returning to the town hall via the Rue de Lorry.

A superb walk in the woods of Châtel-Saint-Germain and Rozérieulles. Walk through the enchanting ruins on the heights of Châtel, pass by the Jeanne d'Arc and François de Guise Fortified Groups built by the Germans, and admire the magnificent Hêtre des Batailles (Battle Beech) and a few graves from the 1870 war.

A walk with varied landscapes. A gentle route through forest, grassland and cultivated areas. This route is strongly imbued with a former military presence.

Head up through the woodland along the Route de Guerre to the battlefields of 1870, then walk round the Moscou farm to see the ‘Hêtre des Batailles’ (Battle Beech), which is around 200 years old and has naturally propagated by layering. Head back down via the Route du Fort Jeanne d’Arc.

A short, gentle walk on flat terrain on the Metz-Courcelles-Chaussy plateau.

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.

Hilly hike on the Côte de Drince with the Drince Tower and its spectacular view as the main attraction.

A mountain bike ride between Vaux and Gravelotte through an area fortified by the Germans between 1912 and 1916 to protect Metz. Remember that at that time (from 1870 until 1918), Alsace and Moselle were part of the German Empire.

A walk on the hills above Ars-sur-Moselle with stunning views of the Mance Valley.

Part of the hike takes place in the forest, offering beautiful views of the Moselle valley.