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!
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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!
What are the Saint-Nicolas celebrations in Nancy
In France’s north-east, there are two main not-to-miss events in December: the Strasbourg Christmas market and the Saint-Nicolas celebrations in Nancy. The former capital of the Dukes of Lorraine hosts ... Read more!
Munster cheese
Munster is a cheese from the Vosges Mountains produced in Alsace and Lorraine. Munster or Munster-Géromé is a cow’s milk cheese with a soft pâte and a washed ... Read more!
Saint-Nicolas-de-Port Basilica
With its majestic façade and two bell towers, the Saint-Nicolas-de-Port Basilica in Lorraine has all the makings of a grand cathedral. And yet, the building does not carry the ... Read more!
Toul Cathedral: A Majestic Gothic Jewel in Lorraine
Approaching Toul, visitors admire the elegant silhouette of the Toul Cathedral, a witness to the rich historical past of this ancestral city of Lorraine. The residents of the ... Read more!
Discover Metz German Imperial District
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!
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!
Metz Cathedral: A Complete Guide to the Lantern of God
Metz Cathedral is one of those places I never seem to tire of visiting. I have been inside many times over the years, and when I returned at the ... 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!
Parc de la Pépinière in Nancy: Explore the City’s Green Oasis
The popular 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, ... 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!
18th-century district of Nancy: UNESCO Squares and Sights
The 18th-century district of Nancy is one of the most elegant urban ensembles in France. Created largely under Stanislas Leszczynski between 1752 and 1756, it links the medieval ... 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!
