Vaux combines architectural history with wine and nature. The historic character of the village includes the Gothic Church of Saint-Rémi, a surviving section of the medieval fortification wall and former winegrowers’ houses. The Château de Vaux dates from the 13th century and continues to produce Moselle wine. Vaux is also part of the Lorraine Regional Natural Park and the Pelouses du Pays Messin Natura 2000 site. Architectural history, ongoing wine production and protected-area designations thus sit side by side.
The church and the historic character of the village
Several periods of construction and functions come together at the Church of Saint-Rémi. The bell tower dates from the 13th century and served as a defensive tower. The church is Gothic and was extended in the 15th and 16th centuries. The dates highlight different periods: the tower belongs to the 13th century, while the church was extended in later centuries. Part of Vaux’s medieval fortification wall has survived. Former winegrowers’ houses are also among the village’s historic sights. The religious building, fortifications and former winegrowers’ houses thus represent distinct aspects of the village’s history.
The 13th century is the period associated with both the bell tower and the Château de Vaux. For the tower, this also refers to its former defensive function; for the château, it indicates when it was built. This comparison reveals two distinct historical connections without conflating them into a single building history.
Nature and hiking trail
Vaux is part of the Lorraine Regional Natural Park and the Pelouses du Pays Messin Natura 2000 site. A specific hiking trail is the “Sentier n°10 – Sur les traces des Romains”; its description mentions the vineyards of Vaux. The trail’s name takes the Romans as its theme, while its description also refers to winegrowing. If you include the trail in your plans, check the current route description, as route details may change.
Château de Vaux and Moselle wine
The Château de Vaux continues to produce Moselle wine and welcomes visitors to share the estate’s expertise and introduce them to AOC Moselle wines. This adds a present-day connection to wine to the historical focus. The village’s history also points to winegrowing: former winegrowers’ houses are among the historic sights, while the château continues to produce Moselle wine.
The Château de Vaux’s tasting and sales cellar is located in Scy-Chazelles. If you are planning a tasting or purchase, take this location into account and confirm current visitor arrangements before travelling. This will help you distinguish between the winery visit and the location of the cellar when planning your trip.
If you are planning a wine visit, include Scy-Chazelles, where the tasting and sales cellar is located; for a tour, the current route description is the right reference.
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