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 …

With its cathedrals and castles, three designated natural parks and forested mountains, important historic buildings and towns, museums and art galleries, you will find there is a great deal more to Lorraine than you might have imagined. The region is situated between Alsace to the east and Champagne-Ardenne to the west.

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.

Dec 26, 2023 · 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.

Located in the northeast of France, on the borders of Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany, Lorraine is one of the old historic provinces of France and Europe, established in the ninth century as the land of Lothair, grandson of the emperor Charlemagne.

With three regional nature parks, Lorraine invites you to show your love of nature however you want. Whether you love hiking, cycling or relaxing in a spa in the middle of a forest, see the big picture and, most importantly, take your time!

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 is home to a rich and authentic gastronomic tradition and is the birthplace of such ubiquitous French recipes such as the world famous Quiche Lorraine, Madeleines (small sponge cakes from Commercy or Liverdun), Macarons (from Boulay or Nancy), the famous Baba au Rhum (small cakes saturated in rum) and the Mirabelle plum.

The region of Lorraine is situated in the north east corner of France, bordered by Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg. This region of France is mostly farming country, vast prairies through which the rivers Meuse and Moselle flow.