Lorraine [Note 1] is a cultural and historical region in Northeastern France, now located in the administrative region of Grand Est. Its name stems from the medieval kingdom of Lotharingia (855–959 AD), which in turn was named after either Emperor Lothair I or King Lothair II.

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 Germany and Burgundy during the Middle Ages …

Jan 29, 2022 · 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 region was synonymous with coal, iron and steel industries and was in the 1960 the 3rd economical region in France.

Lorraine is a 'frontier region' of north-east France that shares borders with three European countries: Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany. As a result of this location Lorraine has had the unenviable distinction of being the main invasion route for France over the centuries, with numerous foreign armies crossing the region during the last 1200 years.

The Lorraine area consists of four departments, Meurthe-et-Moselle (54), Meuse (55), Moselle (57), and Vosges (88). It is the only French region to border on three different foreign countries – Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany: it also borders on three other French regions, Alsace to the east, Champagne-Ardenne to the west, and Franche-Comté ...

Lorraine, medieval region, present-day northeastern France. By the Treaty of Verdun (843), it became part of the realm of Lothar I. Inherited by his son Lothar, it became the kingdom of Lotharingia. After Lothar’s death, it was contested by Germany and France and came under German control in 925.

The Duchy of Lorraine (French: Lorraine ⓘ; German: Lothringen [ˈloːtʁɪŋən] ⓘ), originally Upper Lorraine, was a duchy now included in the larger present-day region of Lorraine in northeastern France.

Jun 25, 2024 · The Lorraine region has a diverse and complex history, starting from its ancient tribes to Roman rule and eventually coming under French control. It was a major duchy during the medieval period and played a significant role in the history of France.

Lorraine is home to a rich and authentic gastronomic tradition and is the birthplace of such ubiquitous French recipes such as the world famous Quiche Lorraine, Madeleines (small sponge cakes from Commercy or Liverdun), Macarons (from Boulay or Nancy), the famous Baba au Rhum (small cakes saturated in rum) and the Mirabelle plum.

Lorraine, Historical duchy of western Europe and government region of France. Originally known as Upper Lorraine and later simply as Lorraine, it was formed by the division of Lorraine (Lotharingia) into two duchies in 959.