We are now finishing up the Summer holidays here in France and getting ready for school to start (and work to resume). I have been busy with a few ... Read more!
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What to see when spending April in Nancy
Spring is a beautiful season of the year to start discovering towns and villages around Paris. Only 1.30 hours from Paris-Gare de l’Est by TGV, the former capital ... Read more!
Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine is now called Grand-Est
Today the president of the Regional Council of Alsace-Champagne-Ardennes-Lorraine announced the name approved by many web users from a selection of four names. The newly created region will ... Read more!
Who is the character of Saint Nicolas?
For children of the French provinces of the Alsace, Lorraine and the Flanders, Saint-Nicolas is the character who distributes presents on the 6th December. He is the Patron Saint of Lorraine whose people ... Read more!
Top 10 things to see in Nancy, Lorraine
Nancy is Lorraine’s largest city and the former capital of the Dukes of Lorraine. The historic town boasts a great number of listed historic monuments. Since 1983, UNESCO ... Read more!
When the city of Nancy makes the headlines against all odds
A breathtaking video of the city centre of Nancy was posted by a 18 year-old student on youtube a couple of weeks ago. It reveals the historic capital ... Read more!
Why you should spend Christmas in Nancy
The Saint Nicolas Day celebrations highlight Christmas in Nancy at the beginning of December. Until the New Year, several activities and events are organised to maintain the magic ... Read more!
50 Most Beautiful Photos of Autumn in France
Prepare to be captivated by the exquisite beauty of the changing seasons! In this article, we’ve curated a captivating collection of the 50 most beautiful photos of autumn, ... Read more!
Christmas in Lorraine: what to see!
Christmas in Lorraine consists of traditions centred around the character of St. Nicholas, locally known as Saint-Nicolas. In Nancy the Patron saint of Lorraine is at the centre of a 40 ... Read more!
Art Nouveau Buildings in Nancy
Many beautiful Art Nouveau buildings in Nancy were constructed during the Belle Époque era. Some of them are fine examples of Art Nouveau architecture designed with wrought-iron work, stained-glass ... Read more!
The intimate square of Place d’Alliance in Nancy
The Place d’Alliance is certainly the smallest, however the most intimate square of Nancy. Located just a stone’s throw from the Place Stanislas, it is often bypassed (or ... Read more!
Discover the Place de la Carrière in Nancy
If Place Stanislas is the image of Nancy that is most often conveyed to the world, it should not overshadow the delightful Place de la Carrière situated on ... Read more!
Nancy Fine Arts Museum
The Nancy Fine Arts Museum is Lorraine’s most visited museum after the Pompidou Centre in Metz with over 100,000 visitors each year. The works of art are brilliantly ... Read more!
Europe’s largest hot-air balloons festival in Lorraine
The Lorraine Mondial Air Balloons is Europe’s largest hot-air balloons festival and takes place in an airfield situated between Nancy and Metz. The hot-air balloons festival of the ... Read more!
The 18th century triumphal arch of Nancy
A few words about the triumphal arch of Nancy: when we hear about “Arc de Triomphe”, we immediately think about the grand Napoleonic arch at the top of the Champs-Élysées ... Read more!
What you need to know about the Lorraine Region
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 ... Read more!
The formidable story of Santa Claus in France
Santa Claus in France is called “Père Noël”. Like in any place celebrating Christmas, the French Father Christmas wears a red suit and hat with white fur trim ... Read more!
Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine: a world-famous dish, easy to prepare… but let us treat you to the authentic recipe from the local region, sent to us by the “Mère Lorraine”! ... Read more!
What are the legends of Saint-Nicolas
Saint-Nicolas is the character who distributes presents to Austrian, Belgian, Dutch, German, French and Swiss children on the 6th December. He is often portrayed as a tall thin ... Read more!
How to make delicious Madeleine of Commercy
Let’s talk about the madeleine of Commercy, a delicious little briochy cake traditionally produced in the little town of Commercy, Lorraine. We tried the recipe and wrote it below for you. ... Read more!
