- 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
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More from Lorraine Jo Elvin's pick of perfect plisse Tue 17 Jun 8:37am Jo Elvin is here with her favourite 'Plisse picks' to suit every age, shape and budget
- 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 | Explore Grand Est
Lorraine’s reputation for excellence in luxury goods and design crosses borders and is exported across the world In the heart of the greatest manufacturers and little-known workshops, passionate and inspiring creators reveal the secrets of crystal, glass, ceramics and lute making
- 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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