The site of Sion-Vaudémont begins its season with a renovated complex, combining historical heritage and cutting-edge scientific mediation. This reopening marks the transition to a cross-border dimension, integrating European projects like INTERREG to address global climate challenges.
An immersive experience at international standards
The new permanent exhibition covers 600 m² of museography spread across three thematic rooms: from geology to the sensitive perception of the territory. Complemented by the archaeological exhibition “Nos empreintes,” created with INRAP, the site offers a playful immersion into 7,000 years of human history. Innovation is also evident in the reception: the new space “La Ferme” can now accommodate 250 people for seminars, while the accommodation capacity reaches 80 beds, ideal for educational tourism. This enhancement in structural quality is supported by a team of 19 dedicated agents to the animation of this nationally recognized scientific culture center.
A driver of development for southern Nancy
The challenge is also to improve the accessibility of this Lorraine gem. In collaboration with the Region, the Department is studying alternatives to driving, taking advantage of the reopening of the Nancy-Mirecourt railway line. Erwin Dreyer, from the Scientific Council, emphasizes the importance of this mobilization: the City must allow everyone to have a say in the evolution of rural and urban landscapes. With 150 scheduled events and over 150 partnerships (associations, universities, businesses), the hill of Sion emerges as a living laboratory of green economy, where the preservation of biodiversity becomes a lever for sustainable territorial attractiveness.
Between culture, science, and nature, the City of Landscapes now asserts itself as a showcase of French environmental innovation on a European scale.
