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France - Lorraine

A brief summary of Lorraine

The Region of Lorraine is located in the north-east of France. It borders Alsace to its east, and Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg to its north. It comprises the départments of Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Moselle and Vosges. Metz is the region’s capital.

The Leuci and Mediomatrici tribes settled in Lorraine long before it came under Roman rule in the 1st century B.C. For the next several centuries Lorraine was a part of the Belgium Province of the Roman Empire. Lorraine, like Alsace, has passed between French and German rule numerous times over the centuries.

Following the demise of the Roman Empire, Alsace and Lorraine both fell under the rule of Merovingien King Clovis, who held these regions until his death in 511. Upon his death, his son Theodoric (Thierry) became King of Austrasia, increasing his territory from the left bank of the Rhine River to the North Sea (engulfing Lorraine) with Metz becoming its main city.

Charlemagne died in 814. The Treaty of Verdun, in 843, divided his empire among his three grandsons; Charles the Bald was given the western part (France), Lothar received the Midlands (the North Sea to Rome) and Louis obtained the eastern part (Germany). Territorial unity was finally restored, in what used to be Charlemagne’s Holy Roman Empire, through this troika rule.

Today, the region of Lorraine is poised as a major European crossroads, replete with a wonderful blend of French and German cultures, friendly people, and a beautiful countryside. It is a prominent industrial and agricultural area located where green fields abound with the blue backdrop of the Vosges mountains. This is also the area that gave France Joan of Arc (Joan of Arc was born in Donrémy).

The region’s best known dish is, of course, Quiche Lorraine. Originally, it was exclusive to Lorraine; made from ham, cheese, cream and eggs. Today, it is an international favorite.

As with all of France the local currency is the Euro. Whether renting property to move or holiday here, more information about Lorraine can be found here.