Servigny-lès-Sainte-Barbe walks

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.

The walk starts in Glatigny, a village "cursed" for Jews following a false accusation of murder of a Jewish merchant on a 3-year-old child in 1669. The latter was rehabilitated in 2009 with the installation of a commemorative plaque: it took 340 years for the village to restore dialogue and respect between the different faithsThis route then passes through the Lorraine villages of Cheuby, Sainte-Barbe, Gras and Retonfey, where you can admire farms, castles, calvaries and wash houses.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

All along the Saint-Hubert Canyon, which climbs towards the forest, you can admire beech trees clinging to the rock faces. One of these beech trees received the jury prize in the 2022 remarkable trees competition.

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.

A circuit in the heart of nature where, according to legend, Charlemagne made a spring gush forth from under his horse's hoof and then built a chapel on the site of the current Rabas chapel.

An ideal family walk for beginners to hiking in the deep Villers Bettnach State Forest, following in the footsteps of the Cistercian monks.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Water is omnipresent in Norroy-le-Veneur: wash houses, Fontaine aux Chênes, Moulin aux Prés. The fortified church and Highland cows are also worth a detour.

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.

A short, mostly shaded walk on the hill overlooking the pretty village of Augny.

Il s'agit d'un parcours réalisé dans le cadre d'une marche IVV, et qui peut être suivi à n'importe quel moment de l'année.

A short, unpretentious walk for relaxation.