The Metz German Imperial District was created following the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 when the fate of Metz changed dramatically. The end of the war saw the city ... Read more!
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A short overview of Metz History
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. Here is a short ... Read more!
Discover Metz Old Town: monuments and sights
Metz old town is famous for its lofty gothic cathedral and its German imperial district around the railway station. It takes pride in being a true Garden City, with ... Read more!
Discover Metz Cathedral, the Lantern of God
Metz Cathedral is an impressive sanctuary with fantastic stained-glass windows and Gothic features. The Saint-Etienne Cathedral in Metz is, not surprisingly, the most visited site in Lorraine. Nicknamed ... Read more!
Church of the Cordeliers, Nancy
Next to the Nancy’s Ducal Palace stands the Church of the Cordeliers (Église des Cordeliers), which takes its name from the Franciscan Order whose members wore a cord ... Read more!
Art Nouveau in Nancy, Lorraine
In the late years of the 19th century, a new dynamism arose in the fields of decorative arts in Europe. Throughout the continent, a close connection between art ... Read more!
Nancy Old Town: the capital of the Dukes of Lorraine
Nancy is famous worldwide for its three 18th century squares, which are World Heritage sites listed by UNESCO. However its old town centre should not be missed when ... Read more!
Discover the classical church of Nancy Cathedral
Nancy Cathedral is part of the grand 18th century district which was completed by Duke Stanislas. The sanctuary is an interesting mixture of neo-classical and baroque styles, echoing the ... Read more!
Things to see in the Parc de la Pépinière, Nancy
The parc de la Pépinière is adjacent to the Place Stanislas, which can be reached through the golden arches of the fountain of Amphitrite. Covering 21 hectares, the ... Read more!
Discover the magnificence of Place Stanislas in Nancy
Looking for an elegant and classic French location? Discover Nancy and its magnificent Place Stanislas, with its golden gates and an architectural ensemble so unique that it was ... Read more!
Ducal Palace, Nancy
The Ducal Palace of Nancy was the epicentre of the Lorraine of the Dukes. Today the Palace shows but a pale reflection of its prestigious past. For when ... Read more!
Discover the 18th Century District of Nancy
Nancy features an exceptional architectural ensemble of the 18th century which is absolutely beautiful with its three squares: Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière and Place d’Alliance, all ... Read more!
Why you should visit the Vosges mountains
Unlike the Alps and the Pyrenees, the Vosges mountains are synonymous with softness thanks to the rounded shape of their peaks, the “ballons” (rounded summits). The immense forest ... Read more!
Route des Crêtes des Vosges
Sublime countryside, panoramic views extending to the distant Alps and riding on the hills, the Route des Crêtes in the Vosges is following the example of the Route ... Read more!
Discover the Metz Christmas Market in Lorraine
Of all the Christmas markets of France, the one in Metz ranks as one of the most visited. You may have heard of Metz for its stunning gothic cathedral ... Read more!
Why you should discover Metz in Lorraine
Metz is a charming provincial city in the Lorraine region located on the east side of the Moselle River, between Nancy and Luxembourg. In 2019 it ranked high in 4th ... Read more!
Discover the city of Nancy in Lorraine
One of the most elegant and classic French towns, Nancy in Lorraine has an exceptional architectural ensemble from the 18th century which includes three beautiful squares and a medieval district that ... Read more!
What are the delicious Macarons of Nancy?
In Nancy, Lorraine, macarons have been part of the local history since the time of the French Revolution. What are Macarons of Nancy? A macaron (also known in Australia ... Read more!
