A day at Zoo d’Amnéville is already a journey across five continents. With fascinating animal encounters, shows, and discoveries, it’s an experience the whole family will remember. But why stop there?
Located in Moselle, in the heart of the Grand Est, Zoo d’Amnéville is an ideal starting point for exploring the region’s most memorable destinations. In less than two hours, you can reach the Vosges, Alsace, Champagne, or the Ardennes by car or train. Whether you extend your stay by one night or a few days, you’ll find plenty to enjoy: nature, historic sites, great food, relaxation, and family activities. All that’s left is to choose your next stop !
Lorraine: Charming Towns and Wide-Open Spaces
Just 20 minutes from Zoo d’Amnéville, Metz is ready to welcome you. Stroll through its historic center, admire its cathedral, and explore the exhibitions at the Centre Pompidou-Metz. An hour’s drive away, Nancy charms visitors with its famous Place Stanislas and remarkable Art Nouveau buildings, while Verdun, in the heart of the Meuse region, invites you to discover one of Europe’s most significant sites of remembrance. Looking for some time outdoors? The Lorraine Regional Natural Park, the Pays des Étangs, and Lake Madine offer beautiful scenery for walking, biking, wildlife watching, and outdoor adventures. From historic cities and memorial sites to wide-open, protected landscapes, Lorraine has so much to explore.
Travel information
- Metz: about 20 minutes by car / about 20 minutes by train
- Nancy: about 1 hour by car / about 1 hour by train (with a connection in Metz)
- Verdun : about 55 minutes by car
- Lake Madine : about 50 minutes by car
- Pays des Étangs : about 45 minutes by car
The Vosges : an outdoor playground for nature lovers
With its lakes, forests, and peaks, the Vosges Mountains offer a refreshing escape into unspoiled landscapes. The scenery changes with every season, inviting you to slow down and take it all in. Hiking, biking, outdoor adventures, winter sports, wellness breaks, or unique places to stay: explore the Vosges your way. It’s the perfect place to get away, breathe deeply, and reconnect with what matters most.
Travel information
- Lac de Pierre Percée: about 1 hour 45 minutes by car
- Saint-Dié-des-Vosges: about 2 hours by car
- Épinal: about 1 hour 45 minutes by car / about 2 hours by train
Alsace : Charming Villages and the Wine Route
Alsace charms visitors with its rich heritage, living traditions, and relaxed way of life. Start in Strasbourg, a European capital known for its magnificent cathedral and the picturesque Petite France neighborhood. Then follow the Alsace Wine Route past charming villages, hillside vineyards, and welcoming wineries. Take your time and savor the region’s food, heritage, and easygoing atmosphere.
Plan your visit
- Strasbourg: about 1 hour 45 minutes by car / about 2 hours by train (via Metz)
- Marlenheim (northern gateway to the Alsace Wine Route): about 1 hour 45 minutes by car
Champagne, Where Culture Meets Vineyards
It’s hard to think of Champagne without thinking of Reims. Discover its magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then step into the world of prestigious Champagne houses, whose cellars carved into the chalk showcase a craft found nowhere else. Just a few miles away, Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park invites you to wander through the vineyards and take in sweeping views of the wine-growing hillsides and villages. If you’re up for a longer getaway, drive a little over two hours to Lac du Der. One of France’s largest lakes, it’s a favorite for sailing, paddleboarding, and swimming, as well as birdwatching. Visitors come to spot the famous common cranes and many other bird species.
Plan your visit
- Reims: about 1 hour 45 minutes by car
- Lac du Der: about 2 hours 10 minutes by car
The Ardennes: Valleys and Fortresses
With its deep forests, lush valleys, and winding stretches of the Meuse River, the Ardennes offers a true escape. Explore Sedan and its imposing fortress, the largest in Europe, then stroll through the elegant Place Ducale in Charleville-Mézières, birthplace of poet Arthur Rimbaud.
Rich in greenery and history, the Ardennes reveals a unique side of the Grand Est region.
Plan your visit
- Sedan: about 1 hour 50 minutes by car
- Charleville-Mézières: about 2 hours by car
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