- Lorraine - Wikipedia
Lorraine [Note 1] is a cultural and historical region in Eastern France, now located in the administrative region of Grand Est Its name stems from the medieval kingdom of Lotharingia (855–959 AD), which in turn was named after either Emperor Lothair I or King Lothair II
- Lorraine | History, Culture, Geography, Map | Britannica
Lorraine, historical region of France, incorporated since January 2016 into the administrative region of Grand Est Created by the Treaty of Verdun as part of Lotharingia in 843, Lorraine was contested by Germany and Burgundy during the Middle Ages and fell under French control in the 17th century
- Lorraine, France: travel guide, places to visit and attractions in Lorraine
Lorraine is a 'frontier region' of north-east France that shares borders with three European countries: Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany As a result of this location Lorraine has had the unenviable distinction of being the main invasion route for France over the centuries, with numerous foreign armies crossing the region during the last 1200 years
- What you need to know about the Lorraine Region - French Moments
Lorraine is famous worldwide for its quiche, macarons, Mirabelle plum and madeleine It is home to more than 2,3 million inhabitants ( Lorrains and Lorraines ) For many years, the region was synonymous with coal, iron and steel industries and was in the 1960 the 3rd economical region in France
- Attractions Places to Visit in Lorraine - PlanetWare
Elegant historic cities and peaceful bucolic scenery await visitors to this undiscovered region in eastern France Outside of the industrial cities, Lorraine is an idyllic pastoral landscape of prairies, forests, rolling hills, lakes, rivers, and mineral springs
- Lorraine — Wikipédia
La Lorraine (en allemand : Lothringen) est une région historique et culturelle de l'est de la France à la frontière avec la Belgique, le Luxembourg et l'Allemagne Elle est constituée des départements de Meurthe-et-Moselle, de la Meuse, de la Moselle et des Vosges
- The top things to do in Lorraine - Lonely Planet
Discover the 15 top things to do in Lorraine, France, from exploring charming country towns and local cuisine to immersing yourself in history and culture
- Lorraine - regional information and tourist attractions. - About-France. com
The Lorraine area consists of four departments, Meurthe-et-Moselle (54), Meuse (55), Moselle (57), and Vosges (88) It is the only French region to border on three different foreign countries – Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany: it also borders on three other French regions, Alsace to the east, Champagne-Ardenne to the west, and Franche-Comté
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