Lorraine Regional Natural Park

Lorraine Regional Natural Park is a large protected area between Metz and Nancy that offers a mixed landscape of forests, marshes, and hundreds of lakes and wetland ponds. The entire protected area spans several administrative districts and supports diverse plant and animal communities.

The protected area was established in 1974 to conserve the diverse natural landscape and its resources. The region has a long history, and ancient ruins and historical structures from different periods still stand within today's park boundaries.

The park spreads across dozens of small villages where farmers still use traditional methods and raise livestock that shapes how the land looks. This living connection between people and nature shows itself in the fields and pastures, where old practices support modern conservation work.

The park has a dense network of marked hiking trails and cycling routes in different difficulty levels, so visitors can choose according to their fitness level. It is wise to carry a map or guide, especially in the extensive forest and wetland areas.

Two of the park's most important lakes, Petite Woëvre and Lindre, are recognized as international Ramsar wetlands and draw thousands of birds. This lake landscape offers striking bird-watching opportunities, especially during breeding and migration seasons.