Discover Vaux: Church, History and Wine

Vaux brings together church architecture, medieval traces, winegrowing and protected landscapes, offering different interests for a stay. When choosing a destination, you may want to consider whether to focus on historic buildings, wine or the natural environment. The places and connections below help you explore Vaux according to these interests and plan your stay accordingly.

Natural environment and vineyards

Vaux is part of the Lorraine Regional Natural Park and the Pelouses du Pays Messin Natura 2000 site. The vineyards also feature in the description of the “Sentier n°10 – Sur les traces des Romains” hiking trail. This connects a named hiking route with Vaux’s wine theme. If you include the trail in your plans, check the current route description before setting out.

Church and historical traces

The Church of Saint-Rémi provides a clear historical point of reference: its bell tower dates from the 13th century and served as a defensive tower. The Gothic church was expanded in the 15th and 16th centuries. Thus, the tower’s medieval defensive function and later expansions coexist in one building. The Gothic designation describes the church’s style, while the reference to a defensive tower describes the bell tower’s former function. At Saint-Rémi, it is therefore possible to distinguish the architectural classification of the church building from the role of the tower.

Vaux’s historical sights also include former winegrowers’ houses. Part of the medieval fortification wall remains. The Château de Vaux also dates from the 13th century. Together, these points of interest reveal different aspects of the town’s history: religious architecture with a defensive function, fortifications, former winegrowers’ houses and a medieval château. Visitors particularly interested in architectural history will find a range of distinct historical features here.

Château de Vaux and wine

The Château de Vaux combines its historical significance with winegrowing: it continues to produce Moselle wine, although production details may change. Visitors are welcomed there to learn about the estate’s expertise and discover wines from the AOC Moselle appellation. As visitor arrangements may change, it is advisable to check before travelling. The Château de Vaux’s tasting and sales cellar is a separate location: it is in Scy-Chazelles. If you are planning a tasting or purchase, take note of this location and confirm the current contact details before you go.

Choosing Vaux as a destination

If you are interested in wine, note that these are two different locations: the visitor reception at the Château de Vaux and the tasting and sales cellar in Scy-Chazelles. Choosing a destination first helps you decide what to focus on during your stay; you can then plan your accommodation around those interests.

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For the broader travel overview: Moselle.