- 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
- Lorraine - Eures Grande Region
Lorraine, a true jewel of eastern France and part of the Grand Est region, is notable not only for its rich cultural heritage, but also for its strategic geographical position as the only region bordering Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg
- 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
- Things to Do in Lorraine - Tripadvisor
Things to Do in Lorraine, France: See Tripadvisor's traveler reviews and photos of Lorraine tourist attractions Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June We have reviews of the best places to see in Lorraine Visit top-rated must-see attractions
- Lorraine - Encyclopedia Volume - Catholic Online
Lorraine, moreover, included within its boundaries the original home of the Austrasian dynasty, with Aachen, Charlemagne's capital, and the most important centres of ancient culture: two archbishoprics (Cologne and Trier), many bishoprics (Metz, Toul, Verdun, etc ), abbeys and royal castles From the beginning it was coveted by the neighbouring
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