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Things to do in Lorraine, Grand Est: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Lorraine, France including Gros Ouvrage Maginot du Hackenberg, Ouvrage du Michelsberg - Ligne Maginot, Le Fort de Jouy,, Metz Cathedral, Ouvrage du Simserhof, Aqueduc de Gorze a Metz, Fort Douaumont, Amphitheatre, Fort de Queuleu, Circuit des Remparts.
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1. Gros Ouvrage Maginot du Hackenberg
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5.0 based on 1,349 reviews
Reviewed By MartijnDdorf - Ruhr Area, Germany
We enjoyed visiting the Ouvrage Hackenberg, dug into the Hackenberg hill. By taking the internal train to combat block 9 you understand how big this fortress is. Our guide Alain gave a passionate tour as his grandfather was a soldier at the Ouvrage during WW2. Seeing the turret in block 9 in action, from the in- and outside, was impressive. Be prepared that most guides only speak French and make sure to bring warm clothes, as the tour takes 2,5 hours and the inside temperature is 12 degrees C all year round.
2. Ouvrage du Michelsberg - Ligne Maginot
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5.0 based on 116 reviews
3. Le Fort de Jouy,
4. Metz Cathedral
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4.5 based on 2,854 reviews
One of the tallest cathedrals in France, the 12th-century building is also known for its extensive use of stained-glass windows.
Reviewed By thomasozbun - Vicenza, Italy
Mostly built in the Gothic style between the 13th and 16th centuries it holds the largest expanse of stained glass in the world, most of which from famous artists throughout history such as Hermann von Munster from the 13th century and modernist Marc Chagall from the 20th. As soon as we entered, in fact, the interior was immense and amazing with a huge nave all decorated with stained glass. We also admired the sculpted extior too, built in the local yellow Jaumont Limestone.
5. Ouvrage du Simserhof
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4.5 based on 179 reviews
6. Aqueduc de Gorze a Metz
7. Fort Douaumont
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4.5 based on 1,142 reviews
As the keystone of Verdun’s defensive system, Fort Douaumont was the scene of fierce fighting and dramatic events during the Battle of Verdun, 1916. After falling into German hands in the early days of the Battle, it was constantly shelled by the French army that recaptured the fort on October 24th of the same year.
Reviewed By wazza2222 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
It's all been said before for sure, I just want to say that on a personal level, this place moved me deeply. As you travel through the tunnels and read the numbers that represent human lives lost, you go kind of numb. A century on, it left me chilled and a little afraid for the future. Very, very, very well worth a visit. Take your kids!
8. Amphitheatre
9. Fort de Queuleu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 413 reviews
