Spend an unusual Christmas in the Grand Est
For an unusual Christmas, head for the Grand Est region, which has a host of unique surprises in store for you.
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Let the Grand Est surprise you
Christmas is fast approaching. Discover a selection of original Christmas breaks to create memories with your family, friends or partner. A spa day? A night in a tree house? A trip on a toboggan on rails or a fabulous dinner in a castle: what unusual Christmas experience will you enjoy this year?
Unusual holiday ideas
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Goldbach-AltenbachTrip ideas From165,00 €
The perched huts of the Grand Ballon
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WolxheimTrip ideas From439,00 €
Couple’s gift set: night in an ecolodge under the stars and duo massage
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OstwaldTrip ideas From139,00 €
Château de l’Ile & Spa
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MOULINS-LES-METZTrip ideas From180,00 €
Spend an unusual night in the forest at Domaine de la Résidence
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RhodesTrip ideas From176,00 €
Animal park of Sainte-Croix – Tree house
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La BresseTrip ideas From890,00 €
Gravel stay in the heart of the Vosges mountains – Adventurer level
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RhodesTrip ideas From310,00 €
Sainte-Croix Wildlife Park – Facing the wolves
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Rouilly SaceyTrip ideas From412,00 €
Champagne and Golf stay at Domaine de la Forêt d’Orient, Natur’hôtel****
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ObersteinbachTrip ideas From230,00 €
Unusual night in an ecolodge under the stars and gastronomic dinner
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RhodesTrip ideas From236,00 €
St. Croix Wildlife Park – Black Bear River Lodge
A wellness break
A relaxing break in the depths of winter, the festive season is the perfect time to pamper yourself, as a couple or as a family. Experience an original Christmas break in a luxury hotel and enjoy an afternoon of relaxation at the spa. After a relaxing massage and a trip to the jacuzzi, make yourself comfortable by the fireplace, enjoy a hot cinnamon tea and wait patiently for Father Christmas to come and shower you with presents...


A wellness break at Christmas
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Xonrupt LongemerFrom180,00 €
Luxury getaway in the heart of the Vosges forest – Les Jardins de Sophie
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ChamplinFrom120,00 €
Relaxing stay in a double room with private spa in the Ardennes
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Colroy-la-RocheFrom75,00 €
Day Spa at La Cheneaudière in Alsace
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StrasbourgFrom120,00 €
Natural Massage & Spa at the Athena Hotel
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OttrottFrom75,00 €
Spa Day at Hostellerie des Châteaux
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WattwillerFrom45,00 €
4-hour access to the Nordic Spa of the Domaine du Hirtz***.
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WeiterswillerFrom99,00 €
Buddhist immersion day at Alsace Zen Temple
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NancyFrom55,00 €
An unusual discovery of Nancy and photography
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AmnévilleFrom28,00 €
Entrance to Villa Pompeii
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ChamplinFrom180,00 €
Relaxing stay in a double room with private spa in the Ardennes
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Husseren-les-ChâteauxTrip ideas From224,00 €
Bistronomic break – Hôtel Spa Husseren Collections
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WolxheimTrip ideas From439,00 €
Couple’s gift set: night in an ecolodge under the stars and duo massage
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ReimsTrip ideas From395,00 €
Romantic weekend – La Demeure des Sacres
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LabarocheTrip ideas From125,00 €
Guest house in Labaroche with spas and indoor outdoor pool
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StrasbourgTrip ideas From302,00 €
A night under the stars at Hôtel les Haras
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GérardmerTrip ideas From220,00 €
The Grand Hotel & Spa and its Chalet
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LipsheimTrip ideas From130,00 €
Well-being stay at Hôtel-Spa Les Alizés
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Ernolsheim-BrucheTrip ideas From85,00 €
Un Soir d’été : Design and relaxation
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VinayTrip ideas From300,00 €
Hostellerie La Briqueterie – Rooms & Suites
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StrasbourgTrip ideas From250,00 €
Prestige wellness break at Château de Pourtalès
Workshops for young and old
Celebrate Christmas with the whole family by organising a fun and festive event in the Grand Est region. At Christmas, the region offers a thousand and one activities to discover unusual or traditional skills. As a family, take part in Christmas-themed creative workshops and reveal your hidden talents. Learn how to decorate Christmas biscuits, make an Advent wreath or create your own colourful Christmas candle in the company of local craftspeople. In short, let your inner artist express himself.


Discovering know-how
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Champignol-lez-MondevilleFrom65,00 €
Find the Truffle of Champagne with the Empreinte des fées
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Semoutiers-MontsaonFrom160,00 €
Cavage and truffle meal, a VIP formula
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Champignol-lez-MondevilleFrom145,00 €
The Mysterious Truffles with the Fairy Footprint
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Wingen-sur-ModerFrom8,00 €
Gift voucher for admission to the Musée Lalique
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SteigeFrom9,00 €
Guided tour of the Jos Nusbaumer distillery in Steige
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ReimsFrom3,50 €
Visit to the Fossier cookie factory
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KaysersbergFrom150,00 €
Cueillette sauvage and Rehbach menu at the Alchémille restaurant
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La WantzenauFrom30,00 €
Beerology discovery and tasting session
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StrasbourgFrom85,00 €
Embroidery workshop for adults & teens
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MetzFrom70,00 €
Discover the world of engraving and its different techniques
A festive meal
What would Christmas be without big, warm and friendly tables? This festive season, try an original culinary experience in the Grand Est region. A 5-star hotel-restaurant with impeccable service, a renowned estate in the heart of the vineyards, a romantic Relais & Châteaux, a Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant: find your festive table for Christmas Eve in one of our exceptional establishments. It's the perfect way to spend a unique moment with your loved ones.


Our best addresses
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GertwillerFrom49,00 €
Alsatian brunch with or without immersive cellar tour
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Sainte-SavineFrom50,00 €
Restaurant Claire & Hugo
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Colroy-la-RocheFrom75,00 €
Day Spa at La Cheneaudière in Alsace
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HaguenauFrom29,00 €
Chez Ernest market menu gift set
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Vireux-WallerandFrom90,00 €
Christmas menu at Château de Wallerand
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KaysersbergFrom150,00 €
Cueillette sauvage and Rehbach menu at the Alchémille restaurant
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Wingen-sur-ModerFrom340,00 €
3 or 4 beat waltz menu for two people at Villa René Lalique**.
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StrasbourgFrom120,00 €
Natural Massage & Spa at the Athena Hotel
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LaubachFrom165,00 €
Menu au cœur de la Merise” gift voucher
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RimsdorfFrom210,00 €
Gîte dedicated to well-being: jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, infrared radiator

Tastings and cellar tours
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Champignol-Lez-MondevilleFrom25,00 €
Discover Champagne in a different way with the Empreinte des fées
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ÉpernayFrom6,50 €
Self-guided tour of Epernay’s Musée du Vin de Champagne et d’Archéologie Régionale
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Aÿ-ChampagneFrom490,00 €
Food & Champagne experience
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Aÿ-ChampagneFrom65,00 €
Sabrage Experience
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BAROVILLEFrom35,00 €
Guided stroll in Champagne – Champagne BARFONTARC
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LES RICEYSFree
Visit of the press with the flute – Champagne Pascal Walczak Père et Fils
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VincellesFrom69,00 €
Vendangeur d’un jour – Domaine Champagne Piot-Sevillano
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Tours-sur-MarneFrom80,00 €
Make your own champagne: Experience Disgorging – Champagne Lamiable
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Champignol-lez-MondevilleFrom65,00 €
Discover the whirlwind of the harvest with the Empreinte des fées
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ReimsFrom45,00 €
Lehmann Experience tasting workshop
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GertwillerFrom32,00 €
Share the winemaker’s snack at Domaine Schneider Jean Marc
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La WantzenauFrom30,00 €
Beerology discovery and tasting session
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HeiligensteinFrom35,00 €
Painting and Wine” workshop at Domaine Heywang
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ScherwillerFrom41,00 €
Winemaker for a day
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KatzenthalFrom30,00 €
Parenthèse Vigneronne – Play and test your 5 senses
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GueberschwihrFrom25,00 €
“Dare to be a woman’s wine” at Domaine Gueth
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GertwillerFrom29,00 €
Cellar visit and wine tasting – tea time around the wine
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HeiligensteinFrom20,00 €
Les Sens du Vin – Domaine Heywang
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RibeauvilléFrom49,00 €
Themed evenings with food and wine pairings at your wine shop
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HaguenauFrom18,00 €
Choco’vino workshop – Chocolaterie Daniel Stoffel
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StrasbourgFrom39,00 €
Aperitif and wine tasting at the Brasserie K
*Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.
An unusual night
Have you always wanted to spend a night in a cabin lost in the woods? Make your Christmas dream come true by booking one of our amazing getaways inAlsace,Ardenne, Champagne, Vosges, Lorraine or Moselle. This is your chance to discover the region in a new light, in an exceptional and above all original setting. If you love nature and snow-covered landscapes, why not enjoy an original Christmas break in a cosy cabin? Looking for an unforgettable weekend? Put a "Nuits insolites" gift card under the Christmas tree. Caravelles, floating cabins, teepees or even yurts... Take your pick for a moment of escape for two! For a setting worthy of the most beautiful fairytales, organise a stay in an enchanting setting, such as a historic monument with walls steeped in history.




Book your unusual accommodation
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NompatelizeFrom100,00 €
Chalet le Renard in the shape of an A in the middle of nature
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Chigny-les-RosesFrom250,00 €
4 star ecological vacation at Cottages Antoinette
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PlaineTrip ideas From50,00 €
Nutchel Alsace gift voucher
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Barbey-SerouxFrom156,00 €
Les Jolis Chalets – Romantic Lodges 2-4 persons
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MetzFrom95,00 €
An unusual night on a barge in the heart of Metz
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Goldbach-AltenbachTrip ideas From165,00 €
The perched huts of the Grand Ballon
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BreitenbachFrom190,00 €
48°Nord Landscape Høtel
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OrbeyFrom255,00 €
Tiny House Pégase – Nordic bath
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WolxheimTrip ideas From439,00 €
Couple’s gift set: night in an ecolodge under the stars and duo massage
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Aÿ-ChampagneTrip ideas From1250,00 €
2 Private Days – Unesco Champagne Cruise
Cruise the Grand Est
The Grand Est region can also be explored by water. Looking for an original way to spend an unusual Christmas? Embark on a tasting cruise that your taste buds won't soon forget. Another option that's just as exotic: take a tour of the markets, not on foot, but by boat. You'll have plenty of time to admire the famous Christmas decorations in an original way.

A Christmas on the river
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VERDUNFrom10,00 €
Discover Verdun by solar boat – LOR’NBOAT
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Sorcy-Saint-MartinFrom14,00 €
Canoë liberté 55 – Canoe rental on the Meuse Sauvage river
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HEUDICOURT-SOUS-LES-COTESFrom150,00 €
1/2 day photographic boat trip
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SedanFrom13,00 €
Canoeing or kayaking on the Voie Bleue
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Aÿ-ChampagneFrom85,00 €
Semi-private solar houseboat cruise in Champagne
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StrasbourgFrom590,00 €
Cruise on the Rhine in a private boat with captain
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MetzFrom65,00 €
Meals on the river in Metz
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StrasbourgFrom350,00 €
Cruise in Strasbourg or on the Rhine in a private boat with captain
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StrasbourgFrom420,00 €
Strasbourg By Night cruise on a private boat with captain
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Aÿ-ChampagneFrom169,00 €
Semi-Private Solar Houseboat Interlude in Champagne
Christmas in the snow
In winter, the Grand Est region dons its magnificent white coat. Make the most of the sublime snowy scenery for sporting activities ranging from skiing to snowshoeing. Or, for something even more unusual, choose an original activity that you won't soon forget, aboard a toboggan on rails. It's time for adventure!

A winter sports Christmas
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Le BonhommeFrom37,50 €
Rail sledding at the Lac Blanc station
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La BresseFrom40,00 €
Electric mountain scooter ride
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La BresseFrom8,40 €
Schlitte Mountain tobogganing at La Bresse-Hohneck – 1 ticket
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OrbeyFrom60,00 €
Night snowshoeing: fondue evening
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La BresseFrom25,00 €
Snowshoe tour of the crests with shuttle bus from La Bresse
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Muhlbach-sur-MunsterFrom150,00 €
Snowshoeing in the Gaschney region
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La BresseFrom307,00 €
Schlitte Mountain tobogganing at La Bresse-Hohneck – 1 hour package
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La BresseFrom75,40 €
Schlitte Mountain tobogganing on rails in La Bresse-Hohneck – Pack of 10 tickets
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Le ValtinFrom44,00 €
Snowshoe walk with picnic
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La BresseFrom25,20 €
Enjoy the ski slopes at night in the Vosges
An unforgettable experience with animals
To the delight of children (and parents too), experience an original and authentic Christmas holiday in the company of animals. For a day, slip into the shoes of an animal keeper. For a weekend with family or friends, pack your bags and head to a wildlife park, where you'll sleep right next to deer, hinds and even wolves!

A magical Christmas with animals
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MulhouseFrom17,50 €
Zoological and botanical park of Mulhouse
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VELLE SUR MOSELLEFrom10,00 €
Ferme Sainte Catherine – Guided family tour
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HunawihrFrom12,50 €
NaturoparC
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BURTHECOURT AUX CHENESFrom15,00 €
Discover the stable with family and friends
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KintzheimFrom12,00 €
The Eagles’ Volley
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RhodesFrom77,00 €
Annual pass to the animal park of Sainte-Croix
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WoimbeyFrom10,00 €
Come and spend an unforgettable time at Woimbey Farm!
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FéyFrom30,00 €
Pokeyland – Day & Adventure Pack
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Velle-sur-MoselleFrom10,00 €
Guided tour of the Sainte-Catherine educational farm – Small farmer workshops
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KintzheimFrom12,00 €
Monkey Mountain