Lorraine Region - French Moments Village near Toul in Lorraine © French Moments Lorraine Region Lorraine If you're new here, you may be interested in downloading the guide "10 Amazing Offbeat Places in Paris". Click here to get your free copy now! Thanks for visiting! Lorraine is famous worldwide for its quiche , macarons , Mirabelle plum and madeleine . It is home to more than 2,3 million inhabitants called 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. Today, Lorraine shows a different face, thanks to its two leading and attractive cities of Nancy and Metz . The picturesque landscape of Lorraine is also ideal for those seeking peace and quiet, at only 1.30 hours from Paris.

Situation map of Lorraine Main cities: Nancy , Metz , Thionville Celebrities: Jeanne d’Arc, Georges De La Tour, Paul Verlaine, Émile Gallé, Robert Schuman, Ségolène Royal, Michel Platini, Patricia Kaas Our favourite place: The Toulois region Description The province of Lorraine includes two main cities with population over 100,000: Nancy and Metz. Nancy , capital of the Dukes of Lorraine is famous throughout Europe for its UNESCO World Heritage squares, dating from the 18th Century. Nancy, Place Stanislas © French Moments Nancy has improved over the last 20 years with a complete refurbishment of its old town, making the Lorraine capital an even more pleasant place to stay. Beautiful squares and buildings reveal a rich historical past, when the independent Duchy of Lorraine was coveted by the Kings of France and Austrian Habsburg. The School of Nancy played a major role in the development of Art Nouveau in Europe. Metz is the chief town of the Lorraine region. The charming provincial city is located on the east side of the Moselle River, between Nancy and Luxembourg.

Close to three international borders (Germany, Luxemburg and Belgium), Greater Metz has a population of 230,000, and is accessible from Paris by TGV within 1.30 hours. Metz, the banks of the River Moselle © French Moments Metz is famous for its lofty gothic Cathedral Saint Etienne and its German Imperial District around the railway station. It takes pride in being a true Garden City, with its trees, flowerbeds and green esplanades. Today, no visitors in the peaceful city would believe how turbulent Metz’ history has been over the centuries, being continually annexed by France and Germany. After the first visit to this seductive town most people go back again. The countryside of Lorraine in Summer © French Moments Metz and Nancy are surrounded by a peaceful rural landscape: the Natural Regional Park of Lorraine. The park is made up of forest and fields, covering 200 villages, as well as a wide range of heritage sites: museums, castles, forts, abbeys… The area is ideal for rest and relaxation with sports and water activities, horse trails, hiking, nature tours, shows and much more.

The Natural Regional Park of Lorraine based is divided into 2 non-adjoining parts on each side of the Moselle River. On the west side, it encircles some hillside villages, where the wine growers used to live, large forests of broad-leafed trees and borders the WWI battlefield of Verdun. As for the eastern side, it is located around the Saulnois region and the “Pays des Etangs” (land of ponds). To the east of the region, the Vosges Mountains are synonymous with softness thanks to the rounded shape of their peaks, the “ballons” (rounded summits). This mountainous mass still offers a variety of landscapes, including glacial lakes, wet and high altitude meadows, deep valleys, forests, waterfalls, cliffs and rocks. Hautes-Vosges in Lorraine © French Moments The Vosges Mountain range marks the border between Lorraine and Alsace to the east. The crest line was a real linguistic and cultural barrier between the two regions.

As such, the term “Alsace-Lorraine” refers not to a homogenous region, but rather the contrary; it was used to describe the geographic entity corresponding to the annexation of Alsace and of the Lorraine département of Moselle by Prussia. Tourist board of Lorraine: Lorraine - regional information and tourist attractions. Lorraine 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 Charlmagne. Lorraine regional guide and tourist attractions Page index Hotels in Lorraine Lorraine was not always part of France. When, in the 9th century, Charlemagne divided his empire into three parts, Lorraine, like today's Luxembourg, Holland and Belgium, was part of the middle Empire, between France in the west and Germany in the east. This middle section of the Carolingian empire was bequeathed to Charlemagne's grandson Lothair, and was thus known as Lotharingia, which has given the modern name Lorraine.

Lorraine has always been on the dividing line between the French speaking lands of the west and the German-speaking lands of the east. In bygone centuries, Germanic tongues were spoken in much of the region, as is witnessed by the many Germanic place names in the region, such as Metz, Forbach, or Freyming-Merlebach. The north of the region borders on the Saar region of Germany, and on Luxembourg. French has nevertheless been the main language for many centuries. Joan of Arc, or as the French call her Jeanne d'Arc, is doubtless the most famous child of Lorraine, and her birthplace can be visited in the village of Domrï¿½my-la-Pucelle, in the Vosges department. The Lorraine region 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-Comtï¿½ to the south. Until the late twentieth century, Lorraine was known as an industrial region, part of a large European industrial heartland stretching over north-east France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the west of Germany. The region was home to a lot of heavy industry, notably coal, iron and steel, concentrated in particular in the departments of Meurthe et Moselle and Moselle. Cities such as Pont-ï¿½-Mousson, Thionville or Forbach were major centres in the industrial age. With the decline of rustbelt industries in France, Lorraine went through major economic and social upheavals. While the iron and steel industry remains the regions biggest industrial employer, most of the old smokestack industries have been modernised or replaced by high-tech plants, such as the Mercedes-owned Smart production line in Hambach, opened in 1997.

Historic working sawmill in the Vosges mountains As for the Vosges mountains, they still support a textile industry as well as a sawing and wood-milling industry. While nothing like as active as it was in its heyday, the Vosges textile industry is still active, and Vosges linen is reputed throughout France for its tradition and quality. Unlike other French regions, Lorraine, though a historic region, does not have a single natural capital; the region's two major cities, Metz and Nancy, are of similar size (each with an urban area of around 420,000 inhabitants), and have both been regional capital at times in history. Today's capital is Metz, prï¿½fecture of the Moselle department, and one of the oldest cities in France. It was in Metz that the Carolingian dynasty first came to power, and from the tenth to the seventeenth century, Metz was a city of the (Germanic) Holy Roman Empire, only becoming French on the signing of the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648. Nancy, by contrast, is a much more recent city.

Developing in the Middle Ages, it blossomed into a major regional city in the eighteenth century, as capital of the new French duchy of Lorraine. It was Stanislas, deposed king of Poland, to whom the duchy was given in 1737, who developed the great neo-classical city with its magnificent central square named in his honour. 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. The department of the Vosges, which includes the western part of the Vosges mountains, is heavily forested; with its neat chalets, its picturesque villages, and its coniferous forests, it is an part of France that in in places very reminiscent of Switzerland (photo top of page), or of Germany's Black Forest, which lies on the other side of the Rhine valley. The most attractive part of the Vosges is the area around Gerardmer, a very popular holiday area with its lakes and forests. Epinal, capital, of the Vosges, is a small town in the high valley of the Moselle.

Metz, France | Lost Images of World War II New York City Metz, France Metz is a city in northeast France and capital of the Lorraine region. The city lies at the juncture of the Moselle and Seille rivers and has a rich 3,000 year old history in which it has had great importance as a military outpost and crossroads dating back to the Romans who first fortified it. The name Metz is derived from the Latin word Mediomatrica. The city was returned to the French under the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, having previously been captured by the Germans in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71. When France fell to Germany in 1940 the city was annexed to the Third Reich. After the Allied invasion of France, Metz with its heavy fortifications, became an important focal point for the Germans to mount a defense to contain the advancing US Third Army and buy time for an organized withdrawal to the Saar region. The battle for Metz lasted from September until the end of November 1944, and both sides suffered heavy casualties.

The last isolated forts of Metz did not surrender until well into December 1944. Temple Neuf While under German rule in 1901, work began on a Protestant church on the banks of an island on the Moselle River. The beautiful Temple Neuf was built by architect Conrad Wahn and inaugurated in 1904 by King Wilhelm II and his wife Auguste Viktoria. Its Neo-Romanesque styling was typical of many Protestant churches built across Germany in the early 20th Century, but some in Metz thought the style to be an affront to the architectural harmony of the city, as many of the surrounding buildings are of the French classical style. Despite this, the Temple Neuf is a unique and treasured landmark of Metz. Aux Morts De Le Guerre Located at the Place Gallieni in Metz is a memorial to fallen soldiers of World War I. Sculpted by Paul Niclausse and inaugurated in 1935, this monument depicts a mother with the naked body of her dead son across her knees. On the base of this secular pieta is engraved Aux Morts De Le Guerre, or "To The War Dead".

After the German occupation of France in 1940, two large bas-relief figures of French soldiers flanking the statue, another bas-relief on a large slab above the statue and an inscription were removed by the Germans. Fountain at the Esplanade of Metz Located in the western district of Metz Centre is the Esplanade de Metz, a large garden area situated between the 18th century Palais de Justice (Law Courts) of Metz and the Basilica of St. Peter in Nonnaines. The 9,000 square meter garden is situated on what used to the be the citadel's moat and offers a panoramic view of the Saint-Quentin plateau. The garden hosted a World's Fair in 1861 and was redesigned in 1967 with the addition of a parking garage underneath the garden. The fountain pictured here lies at the northwest end of the garden. Small Gauge Rail in Metz A network of two-foot gauge railways were used to rearm and resupply the many fortresses of Metz from supply depots up to 30 miles away. These mini locomotives were gas powered and armored.

A similar system of small gauge steam engines were used for the same purpose in the First World War. Metz, France Density 2,998 /km2 The city of Metz is located in northeast France on the Moselle River and is the capital of the Moselle department and Lorraine region. The city dates back to the pre-Roman era when it was the capital of Mediomatrici and located along major trade routes. Metz eventually became the capital of the Lothar portion of Charlemagne’s empire before it became an independent republic until 1552 when it was integrated with France. Metz is situated at the confluence of the Moselle and the Seille rivers and maintains a population of approximately 200,000 inhabitants. Metz is considered a cultural centre of Lorraine as well as a centre for commercial industry such as metal production, machinery, clothing manufacturing, and food products. Metz is one of eight cities scheduled for additional planning and development by the French government.

One of the main attractions in the city of Metz is the magnificent Gothic Cathédrale St-Étienne which was constructed during the period of 1220 and 1522 and is known for its exquisite stained glass and superb Gothic windows which tastefully contrasts with the Renaissance windows that were created many years later. For art history lovers there is the Musée La Cour d'Or which contains a plethora of art from the Middle Ages including rare painted ceilings from the year 1000 and paintings from the 15th century. Theatre goers can enjoy the Place de la Comédie which is the oldest threatre in France dating back to 1738 and provides a genre of musical and theatrical productions. For a unique shopping experience tourists enjoy Place Saint-Louis which is the main city square that contains picturesque medieval storefronts and a variety of restaurants serving the finest cuisine. For adventurous tourists other attractions in Metz include the vineyards and old Roman ruins consisting of Roman baths and amphitheatres which date back to the 5th century B.C.

Visit Metz Nancy travel guide - Wikitravel Tourist Information[ edit ] Nancy Tourism Office, Place Stanislas, ☎ +33 383 352 241, [2] . 9AM-7PM from April to October, 9AM-6PMfrom November to March. The office is in the southwest corner of place Stanislas, in the city hall building. edit By plane[ edit ] Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport ( IATA : ETZ) [3] is a small regional airport, located about 30km north of Nancy. The airport hosts only regional flights ( Lyon , Toulouse , Mediterranean coast). Access to and from the city is provided by road (A31 motorway) or by shuttles (fare 8€). However, international travelers should be aware that it is more convenient to fly directly into Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport ( IATA : CDG) [4] and then take a TGV train to the gare Lorraine TGV and connect to Nancy (cf.

below) Nancy is served by two major railway stations : Gare de Nancy Ville Gare Lorraine-TGV (20km) The main railway station seen by night The Gare de Nancy Ville is the historical railway station. Located in the heart of the city, the station is a major hub for both national (including TGV) and regional trains (TER Métrolor). Major train lines include: Paris - Nancy : 1h30 by TGV Luxembourg (city) - Nancy : 1h30 The Gare Lorraine-TGV, opened in 2007, is located 20km north of Nancy. The station is served only by TGV high-speed trains of the TGV Est high-speed line, linking Paris to Strasbourg . Destinations include Bordeaux , Northwest France, Lille , as well as various TGV stations around Paris (such as Charles de Gaulle international airport). Because of local political feuds, the station was built halfway between Nancy and Metz , in the middle of nowhere. Thus, the station can only be accessed by road (A31 motorway). The station includes a taxi station. Additionally, a shuttle operated by the SNCF connects the station to Gare de Nancy Ville.

For schedules, fares and bookings, see the SNCF website [5] . By bus[ edit ] International bus services are operated by Eurolines [6] . Coaches usually stop at the Porte Sainte-Catherine, near the marina. By boat[ edit ] Nancy is crossed by the Canal de la Marne au Rhin, which is open to navigation for small boats and péniches. The Port de Nancy Saint-Georges offers dockage to visiting boats. It is conveniently located on the eastern edge of the city centre, 500 meters away from the place Stanislas. Harbour Master's Office (Capitainerie), Port de Nancy Saint-Georges - Boulevard du 21e Régiment d'Aviation, Nancy (Tramway station Division de Fer), ☎ +33 383 376 370, [7] . edit On foot[ edit ] Nancy is located on the path of the GR 5 [8] , a 2,600 km-long footpath that links the North Sea to the Mediterranean Sea. On foot[ edit ] Walking is one of the easiest and most pleasant ways to get around.

The city centre is very compact, so most places of interest can be easily reached on foot. For example, walking from the railway station to the Porte Sainte-Catherine takes about 20 min. Many streets are pedestrian-only. By public transportation[ edit ] Nancy's tramway on tyres The local public transportation system is operated by the Service de transport de l'agglomération Nancéienne, known as STAN [9] . Coverage of the city is decent, but can be found quite wanting compared to other French cities of the same size. It can nonetheless be useful for moving around Greater Nancy, between downtown Nancy and its suburbs. The city has a single tramway route, which is actually some sort of tramway on tyres. This strange system was built in replacement of the city's ageing trolleybus system, but has been plagued by technical problems since its inception. The tram 's ill fortunes have become a running joke among inhabitants. It is best to avoid it during rush hour, as it tends to be completely overcrowded. Tramways run from 5AM to 12PM, buses from 6AM to 9PM. Service is dismal during Sundays and holydays.

On buses, you can buy tickets (1.50 €) directly from the driver, but if you take the tram, you'll need to use the vending machines at each stop. Be sure to have change with you, as these machines do not accept bank notes. The only credit cards accepted are European-style ones with a chip. Tickets are valid for one hour. If you'll be moving around Greater Nancy a lot, you might consider purchasing a "Pass 10" (9.00 €) or a "Pass Découverte 24h" (3.30 €). The latter one is valid for an unlimited number of trips during 24 hours. There are two STAN offices in the city, where you can find maps and timetables, purchase tickets or ask information about the network. Espace Transport (Gare de Nancy-Ville), Place de la République (Within the main railway station, near the exit 'République'), ☎ +33 383 300 808.

edit Agence STAN, 3, rue du Docteur Schmitt (near the marketplace), ☎ +33 383 300 808. edit By bicycle[ edit ] A VéloStan'lib bike rental station. There are about 130 km of safe bike routes in the Greater nancy area. Cycling can be an excellent way to get around during spring and summer (much less in winter). The city has a bike rental system called VeloStan'lib, offering both short- and long-term bike rental. The short-term service is called VélOstan'lib and is quite similar to those found in other French cities. Users can to pick up, and drop cycles to and from over 25 points around the city. You need a credit card (Visa/MC/French CB) to make use of the service. It is very cheap: 1-day ticket: €1, then free for the first 30 min of each ride, €1 for 30 to 60 min, then €2 every 30 min. 7-day ticket: €2, then same fares as the 1-day ticket.

30 min is generally more than enough if you stay close to the city centre. As of 2012, there are very few stations outside the city centre. Be careful not to go too far, as you may not find any station to return your bike to and then be overcharged. There are, however, plans to cover the whole Greater Nancy area in the coming years. The long-term rental service is called VélOstan'boutic [10] . Users can rent bikes and accessories for up to one year. Price range from 2€ for half a day, to 80 € for a whole year. Reduction may apply in certain cases. There are 5 shops around the city, including one in the main railway station (exit Place Thiers). If you stay long enough to need your own bike, you can find cheap used bikes at the Atelier Dynamo, a small collective workshop. Membership can be as low as 15€/year (for students), useable bikes can be found for 25€ or more. Atelier Dynamo, 35, Grande rue, [11] . edit By car[ edit ] The streets of the city are narrow and not adapted to mass traffic.

The local autorities are actively discouraging the use of cars in the historical centre, and have set up many pedestrian-only streets as well a labyrinth of one-way streets. Surface parking is rare and expensive. Avoid driving within the city if you can. There are several underground car parks in the centre [12] , as well as three park and ride car parks on the outskirts of the city. The latter are managed by STAN (see public transportation section for more info). Taxis[ edit ] The fares are fixed by the authorities and can vary depending on your destination or the time of the day. Minimum fare is 6.20€ (as of January 2011). Taxis cannot be hailed on the street; you need to go to a taxi station or to call for one. The major taxi companies are: Taxis de Nancy (Association Artisanale des Taxis de l'Agglomération Nancéienne), ☎ +33 383 376 537, [13] . edit Taxi ServiTrans 54, ☎ +33 383 635 555, [14] . 24/7.

edit An Art nouveau villa in the Saurupt district Art Nouveau "tour" Museums and Galleries[ edit ] Musée des Beaux-Arts (Museum of Fine Arts) 3, place Stanislas 6 €, 4 € for reduced price for students. Musée de l'Ecole de Nancy, 36-38, rue du Sergent Blandan (consider hopping on bus 134-135 if you are feeling particularly lazy). Art-nouveau Nancy school of architecture. 4.60 € (2.30 € reduced). Musée Historique Lorrain (Museum of Lorraine History), 64, Grand Rue. 03 83 32 18 74. Closed on Mondays. Generally open from 10:00 to 18:00, reduced hours inthe winter. History of the Lorraine region. (You might also want to check out the neighboring Musée des Arts et Traditions populaires.) 3.10 € (2.30 € reduced). Note: The above mentioned museums offer a free entry on first Sunday of every month.

It is not possible to obtain the audio guides during the free visits. Parks and Gardens[ edit ] Alsatian-style house in parc Sainte-Marie Parc de la Pépinière - A 50 acre square park in the heart of the city. It was once used as a garden to grow trees for other parks/green areas in Nancy and the region. Now it is a pleasant and relaxing setting. There is a small zoo, a couple of bars and a children's puppet theatre. The open-air Auditorum hosts free concerts during summer evenings. Main entrances are located place Stanislas and place de la Carrière. Parc Sainte-Marie, (Access : 38bis avenue du Maréchal Juin, rue Dupont des Loges, avenue Boffrand. Take bus 134-135 and stop at Dupont des Loges). A nice park, southwest of the city centre. Tends to be less crowded than the Pépinière during summer. Includes an Alsatian-style house. Free.

edit Jardin Botanique du Montet, 100, rue du Jardin Botanique 54600 VILLERS-LÈS-NANCY (Take bus 134-135 direction ''Lycée Stanislas until the end of the bus line''), [15] . Open everyday 2PM-5PM and also 10AM-12AM during weekdays. Glasshouses are open 2PM-4:45PM daily. A 70-acre botanical garden, one of the most beautiful of the country. Located in the western outskirts of town. Access to the park is free, entrance for the glasshouses is 4€. edit Parc de la Cure d'Air - A small park, located on a hill northwest of the city centre. The park itself is not very interesting, however there is a great view over the whole city. Les jardins d'eau - A pleasant promenade along the canal. Near the marina.

Music, dancing and opera[ edit ] Nancy Opera house Opera National de Lorraine, 1 rue Sainte-Catherine (main entrance is place Stanislas), ☎ +33 383 853 060, [16] . Price range from 7€ to 59€. edit The opera house is located in one of the eastern pavillons of place Stanislas. It hosts most of the city's opera shows. Early booking is strongly recommended. Salle Poirel, 3 rue Victor Poirel, ☎ +33 383 323 125, [17] . edit A medium-sized hall for classical music shows as well as popular music concerts. C.C.N. Ballet de Lorraine, 3 rue Henri Bazin, ☎ +33 383 856 901, [18] . edit Zénith de Nancy, Rue du Zénith – 54320 MAXEVILLE, [19] . edit A 25,000-seat zenith in open air, for large popular music concerts or sport events.

Located on the northern outskirts of the city. L'Autre Canal, 45, Boulevard d'Austrasie, ☎ +33 383 323 125, [20] . edit A small hall dedicated to modern music : rock, electronic, R&B... Theatre[ edit ] Théâtre de la Manufacture, 8 rue Baron Louis, ☎ +33 383 374 242, [21] . edit The city's main theatre. Located in a former 19th century tobacco factory. Théâtre Mon Désert, 71 bis, rue de Mon Désert, ☎ +33 383 853 484, [22] . edit A small municipal theatre. Cinemas[ edit ] UGC, 54, rue Saint Jean, ☎ +33 892 700 000 (0.34€/min), [23] . A major cinema chain. Mostly dubbed American blockbusters and mainstream French movies. edit Le Cameo is a small independent regional chain.

Mostly foreign films in original version and a few avant-garde movies. There are two adresses in Nancy : Le Cameo - Saint Sébastien, 6, Rue Léopold Lallement, ☎ +33 383 354 776, [24] . edit Le Cameo - Commanderie, 16, Rue de la Commanderie, ☎ +33 383 284 100, [25] . edit Sports[ edit ] AS Nancy Lorraine (ASNL), Stade Marcel Picot - 90 Boulevard Jean-Jaurès - 54510 Tomblaine (Tramway station Gérard Barrois), [26] . edit The local football (soccer) team has been playing in the Ligue 1 championship for many years. While it has never won the first division championship, it has steadily maintained itself among the French profesionnal-level leagues throughout its existence. One of the club's most famous players is former French international Michel Platini. The ASNL plays in the Stade Marcel Picot (20,000 seats).

SLUC Nancy Basket, Palais des sports Jean-Weille, [27] . edit The local basketball team is one of the major clubs in the country. It won the French championship in 2008 and 2011. Greater Nancy swimming pools [28] There are 9 swimming pols in the greater Nancy area. Eat[ edit ][ add listing ] There are many restaurants in rue des Maréchaux The most obvious place to get a bite is the rue des Marechaux, also named rue Gourmande by locals. This little street is lined with restaurants of all kinds. You'll find various French (surprise!), Chinese, Cuban and late-night snacks of varying quality. Small bakeries and delis can be found throughout the city. Kebab shops and oriental restaurants are numerous around Saint Nicolas street. At the covered market on Rue St. Dizier you can find fresh fruits and vegetables, a couple of butchers, a triperie, and one stand that sells fresh fish (and a pretty nice selection; you can even get Octopus!), plus a couple of small restaurants.

Mid-range[ edit ] Le 27 Gambetta, 27, rue Gambetta (just off to the west of Place Stanislas), ☎ +33 03 83 35 81 33, [30] . Ultra-fashionable restauarnt with seasonally changing menu. edit Café Foy, Place Stanislas. A restaurant right on the square itself, with outside seating on the square or inside sitting on two levels. Brilliant location, great food, although a bit on the pricey side. edit La Petite Cuillere, 123 Grande Rue, ☎ +33 383 36 4316, [31] . A somewhat quirky restaurant with "traditional" french fare. Friendly staff who speak English, brilliant presentation and absolutely brilliant food. 3 course set menu at €24, 2 courses for €20. edit Le petit Cuny, 93-95 Grande rue, 54000 Nancy, ☎ 03 83 32 85 94.

A delicious winstub-like restaurant with local specialities, including the delicious "ardoise de fromages". Just next door, the bar "Le Lez'art" belongs to the same owner and serves delicious buffets on sundays. edit Splurge[ edit ] Brasserie L'Excelsior, 50, rue Henri-Poincaré, [32] . A grand old restaurant, close to the train station, should be visited just for the interior decorations alone. Traditional French bistro cuisine. Good food, though on the pricey side with 3 course meal for €30. Excellent wine list, and restaurant well known for its specialities such as its veal steak. edit Chez Tanesy - Le Gastrolâtre, 23, Grande Rue, ☎ +33 383 355 194. Closed Sundays & Mondays. A tiny gastronomical restaurant run by semi-retired, former 1 Michelin star, chef Patrick Tanésy. Sometimes a bit grumpy, the chef is nonetheless a great cook. Traditional French and Provencal cuisine. Excellent wine list. His olive-flavored chocolate dessert is a must-try.

Around 40€ for a full-course menu. edit A la Table du Bon Roi Stanislas, 7, rue Gustave Simon (behind place Stanislas), ☎ +33 383 352 652, [33] . Closed Mon. noon, Wed. noon and Sun. evening. A small quality restaurant. Traditional Lorraine and Polish cuisine. The menus are directly inspired by food served at the court of King Stanislas. 20€ for a three-course lunch, 40€ for a full-course dinner. edit Drink[ edit ][ add listing ] Nancy by night. Nancy has its fair share of Irish pubs, wine bars, cafes, and other drinking establishments. The night life is quite active, due to the presence of many students. However, things tend to be more subdued during the summer holidays. Major nightlife spots are in the Ville vieille and near place Stanislas. In case you need more than just drinks and are looking for a seedier kind of nightlife, you can find it around the rue Mouilleron (west of the railway station), near the Chat Noir night club (see below).

Budget[ edit ] Château de Rémicourt Hostel (Nancy's only IYHF hostel), 149 Rue de Vandoeuvre, 54600 Villers les Nancy (tram 1 or bus 122, 126, 134, 135), ☎ +33 383 277 367 ( aubergeremicourt@mairie-nancy.fr , fax: +33 383414135), [35] . €14.70, breakfast included. edit Camping de Nancy-Brabois, Camping Le Brabois - 54600 VILLERS LES NANCY (From motorway A33 taxe exit 2B then follow the signs ; from Nancy centre follow the signs pointing to ''Technopôle de Brabois''), ☎ +33 383 271 828, [36] . edit Hotel Akena, ☎ +33 383 28 12 03.

cheap, clean, don't expect any charm edit Mid-range[ edit ] Le Stanislas, 22, Rue Sainte Catherine (just east of Place Stanislas), ☎ +33 383372388, [37] . Hotel very near the main city attractions, small but quiet room. Don't expect "charm". €50-55 double room (2008). edit Hotel de Guise, 18, rue de Guise, [38] . A 2 star hotel, in the old town, close to major attractions. Used to be an old mansion, currently under refurbishment. Great rooms, filled with antique furniture, paintings and rugs. edit Splurge[ edit ] Hôtel Des Prélats, 56, pl. Mgr-Ruch (Almost part of the cathedral south east of Place Stanislas), ☎ +33 383 302 020, [39] . Very nice looking mid-upper range 3 star hotel in the center of town. Around €120 a double (2008).

edit L'Hôtel de la Reine, place Stanislas, ☎ +33 383 35 03 01, [40] . A 4 star hotel, in the old town, close to major attractions. edit Stay safe[ edit ] Nancy is a relatively quiet town, but usual advice applies. Most of the upper northern neighbourhoods, known as "Plateau de Haye", as well as the commune of Vandoeuvre, have the reputation to be sensitive areas. As there is little of interest for tourists there, it is probably better to avoid these areas altogether. There are two major hospitals with emergency rooms : C.H.U de Brabois - Rue Morvan, tel. +33 383 153 030 C.H.U Hôpital Central - 29, avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, tel. +33 383 858 585 However, in case of emergency (even not life-threatening), it is better to call the Centre 15 than to directly to the hospital, as emergency rooms usually have long waiting lines.

Contact[ edit ] There is no municipal WiFi network. However, many hotels and fast-food joints provide free WiFi to their customers. There are several cyber-cafés around Saint Nicolas street. Média Services, 32 r St Nicolas, ☎ 03 68 38 34 16. edit Respect[ edit ] When talking to locals, do not make unflattering comparisons of Nancy viz. the neighboring city of Metz . The two cities have been political rivals for many centuries. Both are vying for the title of capital of Lorraine . This causes sometimes some crispations. To give you just an example, in 1970, the administrative seat of the Lorraine region was transfered from Nancy to Metz. It caused a small scandal back then, and some people are still bitter about it today.

Metz, France « Kansas City Sister Cities Density: 2951/km² (1999 census) Latitude: 49° 07 ’13″ N Longitude: 06° 10′ 40″ E Metz is a city in the North-East of France, capital of the Lorraine région and of the département of Moselle. It is located at the confluence of the Moselle and the Seille. Although historically Nancy was the capital of the duchy of Lorraine and later the French province of Lorraine, it was Metz which was chosen as the capital of the newly created région of Lorraine in the middle of the 20th century. In ancient times Metz, then known as Divodurum (the town at the holy mountain), was the capital of the Celtic Mediomatrici, and the name of this tribe, contracted into Mettis, formed the origin of the present name.

The administrative capital of Lorraine, the seat of the regional institutions, and a traditional centre of exchanges conducive to trade, Metz with the 200,000 people who live in the city and its suburbs, is today seeing a logical development in the service area. Links to Metz Lorraine | Regions of France Departments Meurthe-et-Moselle (54), Meuse (55), Moselle (57), Vosges (88) Located in north-eastern France, Lorraine shares borders with Belgium, Germany and Luxemburg, thus earning the alias “Pays de Trois Frontières” (meaning land of three frontiers). This region is comprised of four departments: Meuse, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle and Vosges which were created during the French revolution on the territories of Barrois, the three Bishoprics ( Metz , Verdun and Toul) and the historical duchy of Lorraine. The capital of Lorraine is Metz and though more people speak French than in neighboring Alsace which speaks a lot of German, food-wise there is a lot in common with Germany.

The weather is very like that in the south of England with summers that are warm and winters that are cool. It is the weather with no extreme temperatures that are a great draw for tourists as well as potential property investors. Though agriculture in Lorraine accounts for only 2.8% of the annual gross earnings in France, the region enjoys a rich agricultural industry, specifically in the farming of oats, dairy and wheat due to the heavy clay and limestone soil of western Lorraine. In addition, the many limestone ridges found in Meuse and Moselle have served as defensive barriers against numerous attacks on Lorraine with other cities forming fortresses and route centers to defend the gaps between the ridges. The soil in Lorraine is conducive to growing oats and wheat and thanks to the rolling grasslands, dairy is also a very popular industry. The famous wines of the region originate from the Gamay type of vine, used especially in Beaujolais wine. The local Vin Gris des Côtes de Toul develops intense fruity and floral flavors which makes it a wine lover's delight. The region is also well known for its rich heritage in the production of wine and beer, though many of its breweries are no longer in operation.

Its cuisine has gained world-wide recognition for its traditional dishes like Quiche Lorraine (the smoked bacon used around the world is a traditional ingredient in Lorraine cuisine). The mining, textile and metallurgy industries have all suffered recent declines thus resulting in a rising unemployment rate. Nevertheless, the service industry has seen tremendous growth which helps to maintain some amount of economic stability within the region. With a nearly 2.5 million population, Lorraine boasts a rich culture not limited to its significant war history. There is a patchwork of dialects and ethnicities which often fail to be identified as distinctly French or German in origin and these dialects continue to survive despite the “single language” policy of the French government. Despite the region’s rich culture and the beauty of the region’s two main cities Metz and Nancy , the windswept agricultural plains and industrial fields dominating the landscape haven’t really made Lorraine too popular among second home owners thus far. As such, property prices and cost of living in this region are quite low. So people who are thinking of investing in property in countryside that is incredibly beautiful have the option of picking up property at very affordable rates.

Moselle has some eco-friendly properties that are being developed which are ideal for the family and for foreign investors it really is just a few hours away – door to door. The new TGV between Paris and Strasbourg hopes to make this destination much more accessible. Meandering rivers, rolling hills, wooded valleys, and delightful medieval towns and villages. Moselle wines and quiche. Metz, Lorraine - French Moments You are at: Home » Cities of France »Metz, Lorraine Metz, the banks of the River Moselle © French Moments Metz, Lorraine Cities of France , Lorraine , Metz If you're new here, you may be interested in downloading the guide "10 Amazing Offbeat Places in Paris". Click here to get your free copy now! Thanks for visiting! Metz (pronounced “Mess”) is a charming provincial city in the Lorraine region located on the east side of the Moselle River, between Nancy and Luxembourg. Close to three international borders (Germany, Luxemburg and Belgium), Greater Metz has a population of 230,000, and is accessible from Paris by TGV within 1.30 hours.

Metz is famous for its lofty gothic Saint-Etienne cathedral and its German imperial district around the railway station. It takes pride in being a true Garden City, with its trees, flowerbeds and green esplanades. Today, no visitors in the peaceful city would believe how turbulent the history of Metz has been over the centuries, being continually annexed by France and Germany. After the first visit to this seductive French town most people go back again. Old Town Tweet Life in Metz Metz is a typical European medium-sized provincial city where finding a good place to eat is not difficult! There are plenty of cafés with outdoor terraces, restaurants, and salons de thé, without forgetting the lively well-known covered market near the Cathedral which offers local produce, Lorraine cuisine and inventive gourmet dishes. You might want to taste the “pâtés Lorrains”, tourtes and quiches Lorraines, or local Mirabelle plum brandy sweets. The latest pâtisserie to taste is the Paris-Metz… Place Saint-Jacques is well known by locals for its many cafés and restaurants whose terraces are popular in summer.

The square takes its name from a church (Saint-Jacques church) which used to stand here until it was dismantled in 1574. In Metz, you will find shopping an attractive experience, with a multitude of boutiques and stores inside the pedestrianised and bustling Old Town: stroll along Rue des Clercs, En-Fournirue and Rue Serpenoise to get an idea of what Metz has to offer! Two museums are worth a visit. Firstly, the Musée de la Cour d’Or, the city’s main museum complex, which houses rich Gallo-Roman and medieval exhibitions, and Fine Arts’ masterpieces. The second museum, located behind the railway station, is by far the most striking one, which opened its doors in 2010: Centre Pompidou-Metz. The famous Parisian museum of modern arts chose Metz to house its first permanent outpost. The futuristic building by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban is the topic of the conservation in the local bistros… the multi-level building, with its elaborate wooden structure covered in a white cloth roof intrigues people… the debate is still on: is its architecture weird or wonderful?

In any case, the new branch exhibits the Pompidou collections which have been in storage for some time. No doubt Metz will become a very popular destination for Parisians and other art lovers. For decades now, Metz has been known in France as the “Green City” (la Ville Verte). Today, it is still one of France’s greenest cities with more than 25 square metres of green space per inhabitant. If you stay more than 3 days in Metz, you will discover kilometres of riverside paths in the greenery or along lakes and river banks of the Moselle and Seille Rivers. Metz and Lorraine have never been the main destination for English speaking tourists, so you will certainly find yourself off the beaten tourist track when visiting the region. You will probably find people in Metz (called Messins and Messines) particularly friendly and chatty, once you initiate the conversation (preferably in French!) Metz by night It is worth staying in Metz overnight that way you get to enjoy the illuminations of its major monuments. The beautiful cathedral , carefully lit at night is visible from far, like a golden crown above the city.

In summer, a night stroll along the Moselle River bank is a must. Make sure you don’t forget to walk through Place de la Comédie, located on an island where you can see one of the best sights of Metz’ illuminations: the Cathedral, the opera-theatre and the Temple Neuf. The Temple Neuf and its surrounding garden become a spectacular sight at night as it is lit with great care, giving this site a mysterious atmosphere from olden times. Metz recently won the National Grand Prix for Lighting awarded by the National Academy of Street Arts. Don’t miss the Place d’Armes, encircled by the Cathedral and the Town-Hall. Since 2007 a new lighting system has been implemented, enhancing the city’s self-proclaimed title of “capital of lights”. The medieval square of Place Saint-Louis and its arcades are also brilliantly illuminated at night. There, the terraces of restaurants overflow well into the square and are often full of patrons in summer.

How to get to Metz From 2007 it has become very easy to get to Metz from Paris thanks to the new TGV Est-Européen, which takes 1.30 hours from Paris-Gare de l’Est. From London Saint Pancras it is a good 5 hour journey by train with a change in Paris. Metz is also directly linked to Brussels, Frankfurt and Lyon by train. Metz is also easily reached from Paris by the Autoroute de l’Est (motorway A4), and from Luxembourg and Lyon by the A31. If you are travelling from Australia or America, the best way to reach Metz is to take a flight either to Paris Charles de Gaulle or Frankfurt am Rhein airports, and take a train from there. Tourist board of Metz: A blog in French that was originally created as a resource for our former French centre in Australia. Top Tens NANCY - Map of Nancy 54100 or 54000 France Nancy Find a town, a zip code, a department, a region... in France I like Map-France.com ! Housing The city of Nancy is a big french city located north east of France.

The city of Nancy is located in the department of Meurthe-et-Moselle of the french region Lorraine . The city of Nancy is located in the district of Nancy. The area code for Nancy is 54395 (also known as code INSEE), and the Nancy zip code is 54100 or 54000. Geography and map of Nancy : The altitude of the city hall of Nancy is approximately 222 meters. The Nancy surface is 15.01 km ². The latitude and longitude of Nancy are 48.69 degrees North and 6.174 degrees East.

Nearby cities and towns of Nancy are : Laxou (54520) at 2.32 km, Maxéville (54320) at 2.41 km, Malzéville (54220) at 2.53 km, Saint-Max (54130) at 2.60 km, Tomblaine (54510) at 2.71 km, Jarville-la-Malgrange (54140) at 2.82 km, Villers-lès-Nancy (54600) at 3.23 km, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy (54500) at 3.35 km. (The distances to these nearby towns of Nancy are calculated as the crow flies) Population and housing of Nancy : The population of Nancy was 103 552 in 1999, 105 468 in 2006 and 105 349 in 2007. The population density of Nancy is 7 018.59 inhabitants per km².

The number of housing of Nancy was 64 459 in 2007. These homes of Nancy consist of 57 258 main residences, 1 055 second or occasional homes and 6 146 vacant homes. I like Nancy !

See all the towns of Meurthe-et-Moselle (Distances are calculated as the crow flies) Laxou (54) at 2.32 km Maxéville (54) at 2.41 km Malzéville (54) at 2.53 km Saint-Max (54) at 2.60 km Tomblaine (54) at 2.71 km Jarville-la-Malgrange (54) at 2.82 km Villers-lès-Nancy (54) at 3.23 km Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy (54) at 3.35 km Dommartemont (54) at 3.78 km Essey-lès-Nancy (54) at 3.95 km Heillecourt (54) at 4.23 km Houdemont (54) at 4.96 km Champigneulles (54) at 5.07 km Saulxures-lès-Nancy (54) at 5.31 km Laneuveville-devant-Nancy (54) at 5.7

0 km Pulnoy (54) at 6.22 km Agincourt (54) at 6.50 km Bouxières-aux-Dames (54) at 6.67 km Lay-Saint-Christophe (54) at 6.75 km Seichamps (54) at 7.23 km Geography of Nancy 15.01 km² (1 501 hectares) Altitude of the city hall : 222 m Latitude: 48° 41' 34'' North Longitude: 06° 11' 01'' East Decimal geographical coordinates : Latitude: 48.69 degrees (48.69° North) Longitude: 6.174 degrees (6.174° East) Lambert 93 geographical coordinates : Population and housings of Nancy Inhabitants in 1999 : Search hotels near Nancy : Book your hotel now !

Where ? I don't have specific dates yet Search Book now ! Best Price Guaranteed, no booking fees, pay at the hotel with our partner Booking.com, leader in online hotel reservation. Find all hotels of Nancy : About 100 metres from the Stanislas place, in an old Episcopal house dating from early 17th century, let yourself be pampered in this charming boutique hotel. The guest rooms o... Rate : from 89.00 € to 229.00 € Address : 56 Place Mgr Ruch 54000 Nancy Distance Hotel - Nancy : 0.90 km Hotel : Grand Hotel De La Reine Located in the heart of Nancy, on the beautiful Place Stanislas, the Grand Hotel de la Reine is set in an 18th-century building and offers uniquely decorated accommodation. All... Price : from 98.00 € to 260.00 € Contact : 2, place Stanislas 54000 Nancy Distance Hotel - Nancy : 0.82 km Hotel : Mercure Nancy Centre Gare Hotel Mercure Nancy Centre Gare is located opposite the train station in central Nancy.

It offers rooms with air conditioning and an LCD TV. Hotel Mercure Nancy Centre Gare's r... Prices : from 90.00 € to 149.00 € Contact : 11 Rue Raymond Poincaré 54000 Nancy Distance Hotel - Nancy : 0.09 km Hotel : Novotel Suites Nancy Centre Located in the city centre of Nancy, 800 meters from the Stanislas square and the old city, this 4-star hotel boasts 68 cosy suites with an area of 323 square feet each. The ho... Rate : from 81.00 € to 177.00 € Contact : 2, allée du Chanoine Drioton 54000 Nancy Distance Hotel - Nancy : 1.55 km Guest accommodation : Residhome Nancy Lorraine Offering free WiFi access, Residhome Nancy Lorraine is 250 metres from Saint-Georges Tram Stop, which leads directly to Nancy Convention Centre and Nancy city centre. The famous...

Price : from 55.00 € to 130.00 € Address : 9 Boulevard de la Mothe 54000 Nancy Distance Guest accommodation - Nancy : 1.61 km Hotel : Mercure Nancy Centre Stanislas In the heart of Nancy, 200 metres from Place Stanislas, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, this hotel offers elegantly designed rooms. Nancy Ville TGV Train Station is... Prices : from 81.00 € to 183.90 € Contact : 5 rue des Carmes 54000 Nancy Distance Hotel - Nancy : 0.49 km Hotel : Citotel Hôtel La Résidence Located in the heart of Nancy, in the Lorraine region, the Hotel La Residence offers charming accommodation with a bar. The hotel is ideally situated near the Congress Centre a...

Rate : from 66.00 € to 94.00 € Contact : 30 Bvd Jean Jaures 54000 Nancy Distance Hotel - Nancy : 0.83 km Guest accommodation : Néméa Appart hotel Nancy Located in Nancy city centre, just a 15-minute walk from Place Stanislas, the Néméa Appart'hotel Nancy offers studios and one-bedroom apartments, a heated indoor pool and a fitn... Price : from 50.00 € to 111.00 € Contact : 13 Rue Albert Lebrun 54000 Nancy Distance Guest accommodation - Nancy : 1.25 km Guest accommodation : Apparteo Nancy Featuring free WiFi, Apparteo Nancy offers accommodation in Nancy. Zénith de Nancy is 2.4 km from the property. All units feature a kitchenette equipped with a microwave and fr...

Address : 48 boulevard Albert 1er 54000 Nancy Distance Guest accommodation - Nancy : 0.99 km Hotel : Campanile Nancy Centre - Gare Campanile Nancy Centre – Gare is located in the centre of Nancy, just 200 metres from the train station and 600 metres from Place Stanislas. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi internet... Rate : from 55.25 € to 99.00 € Contact : 12 rue de Serre 54000 Nancy Distance Hotel - Nancy : 0.23 km Find another hotel near Nancy :

Question: In which French region are the cities of Nancy and Metz located?
Answer: Lorraine