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Around Saulny, Plesnois and Norroy-le-Veneur
Ten kilometres from Metz, enjoy this walk along the banks of the Moselle through woods, orchards and vineyards.
From the city of Messina to Toul station
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.
Fort de Plappeville
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.
Route de Vigneulles à Saulny
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.
Route de Saulny Bas in Saulny
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.
Exploring the woods of Woippy and Plesnois
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.
Circular forest loop to the north-west of Metz
A stroll through fields and forests
Beautiful views passing through Saulny, Plesnois, Norroy-le-Veneur and Semécourt.
Sainte-Brigide Church and the Lovers’ Path
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.
The vineyards of the Moselle hills around Metz
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.
Saulny Village route
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.
Nature and heritage around Mont Saint-Quentin
A short historical and wooded walk on Mont Saint-Quentin.
Mont Saint-Quentin - The little loop
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
Mont Saint-Quentin - The big loop
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.
The large greenhouses and ponds of Saint-Rémy
Circular passing along the Saint-Rémy ponds, the La Maxe greenhouses and the EDF thermal power plant.
Tour of Coteau du Soleil via Vantoux and Mey
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.
Metz Christmas Market
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 history of water in Norroy-le-Veneur
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.
A tour of Metz
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.
Malroy - Argency via the right bank of the Moselle
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.