Grand Est, France. The video shows the French province of Grand Est with picturesque mountain ranges and dense forests. A bird’s-eye video tour of its territory offers beautiful views of the endless Alsatian vineyards, the unique architecture of cities and many beautiful villages. The video, which was filmed from a drone in 4k, allows you to see all the splendor of the surroundings of the province of Grand Est.
general information
Grand Est was formed in 2016. The region is located in the northeast of France. It unites the territories of the former provinces: Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, Alsace. “Great East” – this is how the name of the region is translated from French.
Grand Est has a well-developed economy. Agriculture is a flourishing industry. Tourism also does not stand still. Wine tours are popular in the province. The border with Germany runs along the river Rhine. The province also borders on such European states as Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Latin and Germanic cultures intersect in Eastern France, where the Grand Est is located.
Capital
The provincial capital of Grand Est is the largest city of Strasbourg. This is an ancient settlement on the border with Germany, whose name in German means “city by the road.” Strasbourg hosts the headquarters of such international organizations as the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, the International Institute and others.
The famous Strasbourg Cathedral is located in the provincial part of the city. The capital’s embankments are buried in flowers. Wine bars hospitably welcome guests.
Nature
The Vosges and Ardennes mountain systems occupy the bulk of the region’s territory. The rest of the landscape is forests and vineyards. Gorgeous local scenery: lush vineyards go straight to the heights of the Vosges. On the coast of the Rhine there are beautiful wooded places.
The natural conditions of Grand Est are favorable for an active and eventful holiday. Excursions on the lakes, hiking, cycling are popular entertainment for guests and residents of the province.
One of the three Grand Est National Parks has been declared an International Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
Major cities
In addition to Strasbourg, there are many beautiful and large cities in the province.
Reims is called the “city of kings” because many of them were crowned here. The city is also a business center for champagne winemaking. Reims Cathedral is the main local attraction.
Metz is a city in northeastern France. Its main attraction is the Gothic cathedral. Metz is attractive with narrow cobbled streets, picturesque embankments and old houses.
Colmar is a picturesque city with half-timbered houses along the canals. All its attractions are located in the historical center, which can be called an open-air museum. The city has an area called “Little Venice”. Here, amazing houses are located near the water.
Troyes is a city of art and history. The Ecumenical Cathedral is its main attraction. There are many old buildings with a historical past. The city is famous for its champagne fairs. Troyes is also known as the city of outlets.
What to watch
Traveling through the French province of Grand Est, you can not only admire its sights, but also enjoy wine tastings. Wineries and picturesque villages are a special part of any trip. A trip to the Grand Est is not complete without a visit to the Alsace Wine Route and the Champagne Route.
It is worth seeing the major cities of Grand Est, because it is there that historical and cultural monuments are concentrated. Many medieval castles have been preserved in the province. The pearl of the region is the Alsatian castle Haut Koenigsberg.
Attractions
Many different attractions in Grand Est: architecture of different styles and eras, museums, castles, wine routes, lakes, etc.
Thus, the Automobile Museum in Mulhouse is the largest European automobile museum. There are a huge number of exhibits of cars from different times.
The Champagne Road is a tourist route passing through vineyards along a serpentine 600 km long. Numerous wine cellars and private wineries introduce everyone to the world of champagne.
Fleckenstein Castle is located on the border of France and Germany. It was built of sandstone in 1165 and has an elongated shape (length – 52 m). In 1898, the castle was included in the list of Historical Monuments of France.
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