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Blainville-sur-l'Eau

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Meurthe-et-Moselle

Blainville-sur-l'Eau - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Meurthe-et-Moselle
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Small town of Meurthe-et-Moselle, in the valley of the Meurthe, Blainville-sur-l'Eau takes place between Nancy and Lunéville. Crossed by five rivers, it is also near Vigneulles, Hériménil or Xermaménil.

Former fortified town in the seventeenth century, Blainville-sur-l'Eau was also in the twelfth century the capital of a marquisate. It was founded around 600, and therefore has very ancient origins. It has a history closely related to that of the Duchy of Lorraine and has been the scene of many battles because of its strategic geographical location, especially during the First and Second World War.

Today, the city of eastern France is mainly oriented towards tourism, offering visitors passing through an interesting architectural heritage, as well as a great leisure offer.

Geographical information

MunicipalityBlainville-sur-l'Eau
Postcode54360
Latitude48.5558280 (N 48° 33’ 21”)
Longitude6.4059880 (E 6° 24’ 22”)
AltitudeFrom 212m to 288m
Surface area11.74 km²
Population3991 inhabitants
Density339 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureNancy (30 km, 27 min)
Insee code54076
IntercommunalityCC Meurthe Mortagne Moselle
DepartmentMeurthe-et-Moselle
TerritoryLorraine
RegionGreat East

Nearest cities & towns

Damelevières1.7 km (4 min)
Mont-sur-Meurthe2.8 km (4 min)
Charmois3.5 km (6 min)
Rehainviller5.5 km (9 min)
Barbonville6.1 km (9 min)
Vigneulles6.6 km (12 min)
Haussonville7.1 km (9 min)
Lamath7.1 km (11 min)
Xermaménil7.7 km (9 min)
Rosières-aux-Salines7.8 km (10 min)
Romain8.3 km (12 min)
Hériménil8.5 km (12 min)
Méhoncourt8.7 km (12 min)
Dombasle-sur-Meurthe9.1 km (13 min)

Things to see and do

Walking through the town, you can discover information about the three doors of the seventeenth century, rebuilt after the horrors of the Thirty Years War and destroyed in 1930 to allow the passage of the first coaches. One of these doors, the door St Antoine, however, is visible Lorraine museum in Nancy. In the streets and opening the eye, you can see the door frames of very old houses, it goes back to the seventeenth century. Street names evoke the glorious past of Blainville on the water, Castle Street, Monk Street, Street of the Spinning...

Via the towpath, you can go ride on the site of the Entre Deux Eaux, soon classified sensitive natural area natural site. Located on the site of the old mill, nature has reasserted itself. The association between 2 Waters has done tremendous work to maintain the site, creating walking paths, promoting wildlife on the peninsula between two arms of Meurthe. A beautiful walk between 1 and 1:30.

Places of interest

Natural sites

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Tuesday morning. A trade fair and a garage sale with many activities are also offered every 1st Sunday of May.

Concerts take place on the occasion of the Music Festival in June.

Photos

The banks of the Meurthe, view the Entre-Deux-Eaux
The banks of the Meurthe, view the Entre-Deux-Eaux
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Fountain with 3 pools
Fountain with 3 pools
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Trail to reach the Entre Deux Eaux
Trail to reach the Entre Deux Eaux
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Pontoon
Pontoon
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Weather

Friday 19 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 8°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 8°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 9°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Exhibition by a creator of stories and shows
Culture and education12 € Laveline-devant-Bruyères (49 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Coughing wood
HikeEasy2:00Blainville-sur-l'Eau
The Charmoise
HikeEasy3:30Charmois (2.5 km)
The Tops of Vigneulles
HikeEasy1:30Vigneulles (5.6 km)
Vines and steeples
HikeIntermediate5:00Charmes (22 km)
Xaintoise Getaway
HikeEasy7:35Vaudémont (30 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

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Campsites

Hotels

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