DESTINATION GUIDE

The East

“Castles, vineyards, cities, and family thrills”

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An honest read on this corner of Metropolitan France

Eastern France blends storybook cities, vineyard landscapes, forests, lakes, castles, and major family attractions. From Strasbourg, Reims, Dijon, Metz, and Nancy to the Alsace wine route, the Jura, and Burgundy countryside, the region offers a rich mix of culture, nature, and entertainment. Families can pair museums and historic sites with theme parks, animal parks, scenic train journeys, and easy outdoor adventures.

KIDS LOVE IT BECAUSE

3 reasons our team flagged

  • They can enjoy big-ticket attractions like Europa-Park, Nigloland, Parc de l'Auxois, and the Salève cable car.

  • Castles, citadels, and hands-on heritage sites such as Haut-Koenigsbourg and Guédelon make history feel like an adventure.

  • Many cities have interactive museums, parks, and walkable historic centers that make sightseeing easier for families.

CURATED FOR FAMILIES

Curated places & activities

Aggregated from OpenStreetMap, Wikidata and Wikivoyage, then ranked by our editorial team for family fit.

Ranked by family relevance

1
THEME PARK

Europa-Park

Europa-Park is a huge theme park packed with rides, shows, and themed areas that keep kids of all ages entertained all day.

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2
THEME PARK

Nigloland

Nigloland offers family-friendly roller coasters, gentle rides, and playgrounds that are perfect for a fun-packed day with children.

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3
ZOO

Parc de l'Auxois

Parc de l'Auxois combines a zoo, play areas, and water attractions so kids can see animals up close and burn off energy outdoors.

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4

Guédelon Castle

Theme park

Guédelon lets families step into a real-life medieval construction site where children can watch and learn how a castle is being built using ancient techniques.

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5

Téléphérique du Salève

Cable car

The Téléphérique du Salève cable car gives kids a fun ride up the mountain with panoramic views over Geneva and the Alps plus easy family walks at the top.

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6

Musée vivant du chemin de fer

Museum

Le Musée Vivant du Chemin de Fer delights train-loving children with historic locomotives and carriages they can see up close.

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7

Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg

Castle

Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg lets families explore a dramatic hilltop castle with towers, ramparts, and sweeping views that fire kids' imaginations.

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8

Globe of Science and Innovation

Museum

The Globe of Science and Innovation at CERN introduces kids to physics and space through striking exhibits that spark curiosity about how the universe works.

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9

Musée EDF Electropolis

Museum

Musée Electropolis is great for curious kids who love hands-on exhibits about electricity, energy, and amazing historical machines.

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10

Musée de la Grande Guerre du Pays de Meaux

Museum

Musée de la Grande Guerre uses large objects, uniforms and immersive displays to help older children understand World War I in a concrete way.

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11

Musée de l'Aventure Peugeot

Museum

Musée de l'Aventure Peugeot fascinates children with classic cars, racing vehicles, and interactive exhibits about how cars are made.

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12

Alsace-Moselle Memorial

Museum

Mémorial de l'Alsace-Moselle offers engaging multimedia exhibits that help families explore the region’s wartime history together.

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13

Centre Pompidou-Metz

Museum

Centre Pompidou-Metz brings contemporary art to life with striking architecture and exhibitions that can spark kids’ creativity.

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14

Strasbourg

City

Strasbourg mixes fairy-tale old town streets, canals, and kid-friendly museums, making it an easy and fun city base for families.

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15

Reims

City

Reims offers grand cathedrals, wide squares, and parks where children can run around between cultural visits.

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16

Metz

City

Metz is a relaxed riverside city with green spaces, family-friendly walks, and cultural sites that are easy to explore with kids.

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17

Nancy

City

Nancy charms families with its elegant squares, pedestrian streets, and nearby museums that welcome children.

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18

Dijon

City

Dijon has a compact historic center, fun food markets, and easy walking routes that suit kids and parents alike.

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19

Besançon

City

Besançon blends riverside paths, a famous citadel, and museums, offering plenty to do with children in a manageable city.

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20

Mulhouse

City

Mulhouse is a practical family stop thanks to its rail and automobile museums and accessible city layout.

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SOURCES · OPENSTREETMAP · WIKIDATA · WIKIVOYAGE · TRIBES EDITORIAL

Stays we'd actually book in The East

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