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Lorraine [Note 1] is a cultural and historical region in Northeastern 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.
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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.
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Meuse. The Meuse department (western Lorraine) is most visited for its war related sights. - Verdun in the north of the region, was the scene of one of the most terrible battles in the history of war, from 1916-1918 and perhaps 750,000 dead. Even now, 100 years later, many people like to visit and pay tribute and their respects to those who died.
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 to the south.
Jan 29, 2022 · A brief description of the Lorraine region. The region meets Champagne-Ardenne to the West and Alsace to the East. To the North, three European countries mark the border: Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany. To the South lies the region of Franche-Comté (now part of the new Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region). On the 1st January 2016, Lorraine ...
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Lorraine is a cultural and historical region in Northeastern 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 later was ruled as the Duchy of Lorraine before the Kingdom of ...
Dec 26, 2023 · Parc Regional de Lorraine. 14. Phalsbourg. Where to Stay in Lorraine for Sightseeing. Map of Attractions & Places to Visit in Lorraine. 1. Nancy. Nancy. The old capital of Lorraine, Nancy is renowned for its magnificent 18th-century Baroque architecture.
