Vic-sur-Seille

The Saulnois, Lorraine's salt region, lies between vineyards and ponds.

The landscape, legendary in medieval times for its prosperity, is known by many names.

Salt has been mined here for millennia, and many of its salt works are still open to visitors today.

The town of Vic-sur-Seille, situated at the heart of the Saulnois, long ago made its fortune through salt as well — and through wine.

In the 13th century the bishops of Metz took Vic as their seat. Their legacy is a gem of a town that bears the classification “Petite cité de caractère” (‘Small Town with Character’).

Any walking tour quickly reveals a wealth of charming buildings from the Middle Ages. This includes the St. Mary’s Church and the “Hôtel de la Monnaie”, currently home to the tourist information centre.

The residence of the bishops is remembered today through its surviving entry portal.

One local speciality is the Gris de Vic, a rosé in the style of Gris de Toul.

This wine was key to reviving winegrowing in Saulnois, which had been abandoned for a period.

Don’t miss the “Musée Georges de la Tour” and the paintings from its eponymous artist — the most famous son of Vic-sur-Seille.