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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.
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.
What does Lorraine mean? Lorraine as a girls' name is pronounced lor-AYN. It is of French origin, and the meaning of Lorraine is "from Lorraine". Name of the province in France (where Joan of Arc came from) and a family name of French royalty.
Jul 22, 2024 · Lorraine is a girl's name of French origin meaning "from the province of Lorraine". Lorraine is the 882 ranked female name by popularity.
Jan 29, 2022 · 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.
Historic working sawmill in the Vosges mountains. Outside of the industrial areas, and particularly in the west and south of the region, the departments of the Meuse and the Vosges, Lorraine is a rural region, with hills and forests.
Visit Lorraine, France. Book hotels, flights, car hire. A century after the First World War, the Lorraine region is still associated with the tragic events that took place in the battles in the trenches around Verdun.
