French Oktoberfest in November

Complete with inflatable German buildings.

We ended our trip in Metz with a meal inside these festive white tents, because it was the liveliest place in town and we were so cold hearty German food sounded like the best thing on Earth.

We weren't disappointed...live musicians in lederhosen playing everything from folksy French tunes to Elvis Presley, a dance floor full of elderly couples having a great time, and a cold beer to wash down the warm sausage and fresh frites.

We had to cut our meal short to catch our last-minute ride back home, but at least we had a ride...otherwise we were this close to sleeping in the train station that night.

French Oktoberfest in November