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Lorraine, France

Make the most of your time in Lorraine, use the information provided on this web site by clicking on the links to plan your visit.

Often referred to in the same breath as neighbouring region Alsace, the French compartment of Lorraine has often provided the ground for brutal battles over the years. Its position in the north-east of the country ensures a border with former rival Germany and throughout history the wars which have commenced between the two countries have seemingly left no corner of the region untouched, it changing hands on numerous occasions.

Geographically, Lorraine borders, along with the aforementioned Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg to the north, while within France itself it falls next to Alsace, Franche-Comte and Champagne-Ardennes. The region’s capital is Metz and is home to the regional parliament buildings, although Nancy certainly takes on almost equal importance. The latter is highly-regarded and is an elegant city in this north-eastern part of the country.
Lorraine is made up of vast swathes of rolling landscape and countryside, as well as forests and haunting First World War battlefields. Meanwhile, the cities have their cathedrals and the countryside its castles. Alongside the famous cities in the region there are also well-known rivers, namely the Rhine, Moselle, Meurth and Meuse. This factor adds further to Lorraine’s strategic position on this four-nation crossroads.

Of course, Lorraine is known for its famous Quiche Lorraine dish too, taking the region’s name to countries far and wide. Potatoes are also well-used, for example in the dish Potee Lorraine, while other popular culinary dishes and foods include smoked bacon, andouille sausage, Pate Lorraine and the emblematic Mirabelle plum. The Pinot noir of Toul is one of the region’s special wines with grapes harvested from the many vineyards, while a plethora of breweries ensure a selection of beers to try out too.

The 2.4 million-strong population is split into the region’s four sub-divisions. In the past Lorraine was known for its traditional industries such as mining and metallurgy, while today it is more familiar with the likes of logistics, services and inevitably agriculture. Among the famous names in history to have come out of Lorraine are national heroine Joan of Arc and football legend Michele Platini.

Some parts of the division show a clear French identity though its frequent changing of hands have hindered this somewhat. The northern part of Moselle in particular has German characteristics; indeed some German dialects are still spoken in the north. Another feature of the culture sees the Cross of Lorraine (pictured) acting as the symbol of the Free French Forces and has been used as such since the Second World War.
 

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