Lorraine, in the far north-east, is often called the pays de trois frontières (the land of three frontiers) as it shares borders with germany, belgium and luxembourg. 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. While this history still attracts visitors, there are …

Between its rich countryside filled with prolific forests, to the natural spring and mineral waters, to the three regional natural parks. The kingdom of france annexed the duchy, along with the duchy of bar (the two having been held together since the 15th century), in 1766, which became the lorraine and barrois province. 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 … 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 …

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 …