Many tourists believe that France is, first of all, Paris. But few people know that real France is revealed outside this city. One of the most interesting regions of the country is the east of France, where every guest should definitely visit.
Reims
Reims is the most populous city in the entire region. Main attractions: Reims Cathedral, Tau Palace, Saint-Remy Basilica, Reims Museum, Arc de Triomphe (over a thousand years old).
Reims is famous for its sparkling wine, and there are old wine cellars on one of the streets. Rue Champs de Mars, where you can start wine tasting, flows into Boulevard Lundi, where the tasting continues. This is one of the favorite routes among tourists.
Metz
Metz is the most ancient city, the first settlements on its territory appeared before our era. That is why the sights of the city are very ancient and carry the history of the past centuries. The main ones are: the Abbeys of Saints Vincent, Arnulf of Metz and Glossinda, the Church of St. Peter, the Imperial Quarter, the Church of St. Teresa, the Governor's Palace, the Giraud square, the famous Metzsky railway station.
It will be interesting to look into the museums of Metz, located in Petit Carme (ancient abbey), in the Triniter Church and in the grain warehouse of the 15th century.
The city has preserved medieval fortifications: Port Serpenoise, Tower des Esprit, Tower Camouflage, Port des Almans and the Citadel.
It will be unusual to walk along the Bridges of the Dead, which connect the central parts of the city and the island of Solsi. The oldest opera house in Metz is also worth a visit.
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is a city of German and French culture. Since 1922, Strasbourg has been the parliamentary capital of Europe, the central part of the city is included in the UNESCO cultural heritage list.
The city is rich in sights, the most interesting are: Rohan Palace, which includes three museums - the Museum of Fine Arts, Decorative Arts and the Archaeological Museum; the Kammerzel mansion, Strasbourg Cathedral in honor of the Virgin Mary, the Botanical Garden, the Church of Saints Thomas and Magdalene.
Dijon
Dijon is considered the cultural center of France and one of the most beautiful cities in this country. International cultural events take place here every year. Since 1984, Dijon has been a protected hysterical area.
The main city attraction is the historical center. Dijon has three must-see buildings: the Cathedral of Saint-Benigne, the Basilica of Saint-Michel and the Church of Notre Dame.
Saint-Benigne Cathedral is the main city temple. Around it are located - a bronze statue of the Seine, an archaeological museum, Gallic funeral bas-reliefs.
Basilica Saint-Michel is a monument that combines many architectural styles. The rich exterior contrasts with the interior decoration.
The Church of Notre Dame is distinguished by its original architecture. On one of the walls of the cathedral there is a wooden figure of an owl, it is believed that if you touch it and make a wish, it will certainly come true.
Dijon is the greenest city in France. The local botanical garden contains more than three thousand plant species from all over the world. And in the crevice between the two hills is the largest park in France.
Eastern France is a place of unprecedented beauty and spectacle. Amazing places will pleasantly surprise all guests of this region.
