23 days in Grand Est Itinerary

Reims is home to Champagne--the most celebrated and celebratory wine in the world.

Get out of town with these interesting Reims side-trips: Nigloland, Parc D'Attractions & Hotel (in Dolancourt), Champagne DOMI (in Grauves) and Epernay (Paul-Etienne Saint Germain, Mercier, &more). The adventure continues: admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims, contemplate the long history of Basilique Saint-Remi, learn about winemaking at Champagnes Pommery, and indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Reims attractions planner.

San Francisco, USA to Reims is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 9 hours traveling from San Francisco to Reims. Traveling from San Francisco in June, expect little chillier with lows of 49°F in Reims. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Verdun.

The River Meuse runs through Verdun forming several canals throughout the valley, surrounded by hills with historical fortresses, battlefields, and underground barracks, as well as a healthy beer brewing culture.

Explore Verdun's surroundings by going to Musee des Mines de fer a Neufchef (in Neufchef), Saint Mihiel American Cemetery (in Romagne-sous-Montfaucon) and Ouvrage de La Ferte (in La Ferte-sur-Chiers). There's lots more to do: take in the history at La Tranchee de Chattancourt, contemplate the waterfront views at Domaine de Sommedieue, make a trip to Citadelle Souterraine de Verdun, and steep yourself in history at Fort de Vaux.

For reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Verdun visit planning website.

Getting from Reims to Verdun by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Verdun when traveling from Reims in June, with lows around 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Nancy.

Crossed by the Canal de la Marne au Rhin, Nancy has many small boats and péniches (barges) that navigate the canal waterways, giving you a fantastic vantage point of the city's historical architecture from the water.

Venture out of the city with trips to Parc Animalier de Sainte-Croix (in Rhodes), Metz (Œuvre de la cathédrale & Centre Pompidou-Metz) and Zoo d'Amnéville (in Amneville). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Place Stanislas, contemplate the long history of Eglise des Cordeliers, admire the masterpieces at Musee de l'Ecole de Nancy, and walk around Parc de la Pepiniere.

To find photos, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Nancy trip itinerary site.

Traveling by car from Verdun to Nancy takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 74°F, and evening lows to 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Mulhouse.

An industrial town nicknamed "the French Manchester," Mulhouse is famous for its Peugeot factory, esteemed museums, Alsace wine, and cultural riches.

Change things up with these side-trips from Mulhouse: Colmar (Old Town, Little Venice, &more), Vieille ville d'Eguisheim (in Eguisheim) and Hunawihr (NaturoparC - Hunawihr & Eglise Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Musee National de l’Automobile – Collection Schlumpf, look for gifts at La Cristallerie, pause for some serene contemplation at Notre-Dame du Chene, and don't miss a visit to Vieille Ville.

To find where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Mulhouse itinerary maker app.

Drive from Nancy to Mulhouse in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In July in Mulhouse, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 57°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Strasbourg.

Strasbourg is famous for its beautiful historical center, the Grande Île, which was the first city center classified entirely as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Strasbourg is one of the nine largest cities in France with nearly half a million inhabitants in the metropolitan area crossing the river to the German city of Kehl, on the eastern bank of the Rhine River.

Get out of town with these interesting Strasbourg side-trips: La Montagne des Singes (in Kintzheim), Eglise Abbatiale Saint Maurice d'Ebersmunster (in Ebersmunster) and Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg (in Orschwiller). Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through La Petite France, appreciate the extensive heritage of Centre-Ville de Strasbourg, walk around Parc de l'Orangerie, and don't miss a visit to Barrage Vauban.

For other places to visit, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Strasbourg vacation planner.

Drive from Mulhouse to Strasbourg in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 82°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.