10 TOP Things to Do in Grand Est (2026 Activity Guide)

Petite France showing a river or creek and a city

L\'Oeuvre Notre Dame Museum featuring a statue or sculpture, religious elements and heritage elements

Place Stanislas which includes heritage elements

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What to do in Grand Est

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Train Station Square

Enjoy views of the impressive futuristic train station from this green, pedestrianized plaza at Strasbourg’s core.

Entrance to the city centre of Strasbourg on Christmas time; Shutterstock ID 354241376; Purchase Order: -

Strasbourg Christmas Market

During your visit to Carre d'Or, you can do some window-shopping at Strasbourg Christmas Market. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this walkable area.

Strasbourg Cathedral

Find out why literary masters, such as Goethe and Victor Hugo, heaped praise on this remarkable, pink-hued cathedral.

Colmar Christmas Market

During your trip to Colmar, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Colmar Christmas Market. While in this walkable area, you can enjoy the wineries.

Colorful traditional french houses on the side of river Lauch at the evening in Colmar, France

Little Venice

You can learn about the history of Colmar when you stop by Little Venice. While in this quaint area, you can enjoy the wineries.

Lac de Gérardmer

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lac de Gérardmer during your travels in Gerardmer. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Reims Cathedral which includes heritage elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Notre-Dame de Reims

Climb the towers of this remarkable 13th-century cathedral, one of the most iconic religious buildings in France.

Gerardmer Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Gerardmer with a visit to Gerardmer Ski Resort. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin during your travels to Reims. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this walkable area.

Areas of Grand Est

City-Centre - Petite France

The weirs and dams that drove mills and tanneries feature along with the canals and boulevards of this historic island at Strasbourg’s core.

Mars Gate showing a sunset, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Reims City Centre

You'll enjoy the wineries and monuments in Reims City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Notre-Dame de Reims or Mars Gate.

Colmar Centre Ville

Colmar Centre Ville is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Colmar Christmas Market and House of the Heads.

Old Town Colmar

Unique features of Old Town Colmar include the historic sites and coffeehouses. Make a stop by Colmar Christmas Market or Colmar Covered Market while you're exploring the area.

Covered Bridge which includes a bridge, a small town or village and a river or creek

Petite-France

Take a tour past waterways and historic landmarks and stop for coffee and some people-watching in a quaint café in this old-world district in the heart of Strasbourg.

Our Lady of Strasbourg Cathedral showing heritage architecture, night scenes and a church or cathedral

Historic Center

Consider a visit to Kammerzell House and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Historic Center. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Place Broglie Tram Stop or Langstross Grand'Rue Tram Station.