Lorraine, land of gastronomy and wine! A unique destination off the beaten track

Lisela’s Highlights:

• Discover a chocolate factory also specialized in a few famous delicacies from Nancy
• Aperitif tasting of wines from Côtes de Toul accompanied by a Lorraine speciality at a wine maker’s domain
• Fun guided visit of the Mirabelle’s house including a tasting of some Mirabelle specialties (yellow plum)

Arrival in Nancy. Check-in at the hotel and dinner.

Breakfast at the hotel. Discover Nancy’s heritage by walking through the old town where you will find UNESCO world heritage sites and Art Nouveau buildings. Enjoy a regional specialty tasting before heading to the Brasserie Excelsior for lunch. The famous Brasserie Excelsior is classified as a historical monument due to its wonderful Art Nouveau building. Then, discover a chocolate factory also specialized in Nancy macaroons, bergamot candies, marzipan mirabelles, etc. (visit and tasting) Free time. Dinner.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Pont-à-Mousson and guided visit of the Prémontrés Abbey classified as historical monument. You will then have time to stroll around their 3 gardens. Next stop in a craft brewery where you will discover the history of beer and its brewing process. Enjoy a beer at the end of the visit! Lunch. Quick stop on the road at the American Memorial of Montsec to enjoy a beautiful panorama over the Meuse Hills. Next stop in Commercy where a factory still produces Madeleines the traditional way. Visit of the factory and tasting. Continue towards the Toul vineyards. Aperitif tasting of wines from Côtes de Toul accompanied by a Lorraine speciality at a wine maker’s domain. Road back to the hotel, dinner.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Rozelieures surrounded by Mirabelle plum orchards. Fun guided visit of the Mirabelle’s house including a tasting of some Mirabelle specialties (cocktail or Mirabelle sirup with a Mirabelle tart, brandy, whisky or liquor), delicious! Lunch. Continue towards Baccarat. Visit of the Baccarat Cristal Museum. The museum was built like the house of a collector, it reflects the legendary history of the Baccarat manufacture, symbol of excellence and elegance for over 255 years. Free time in Nancy and dinner at your leisure.

Breakfast at the hotel. End of our services.

Customize this itinerary:

• Discover the vineyards of the Côtes de Toul by tractor towed carriage.
• Cook your own quiche Lorraine! Cooking class to learn how to cook a traditional quiche Lorraine which you will taste afterward of course!
• Discover Art Nouveau in Nancy through the visit of the Art Nouveau Museum or the Villa Majorelle, old Art Nouveau family house
• If you would like to start or end your trip in Paris, we can organize it for you as well