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The green lung
Lorraine, located in the north-east of France, has acquired the nickname 'the green lung' and it certainly won't disappoint nature lovers. Its many hills, rivers, valleys and medieval towns make Lorraine a charming and altogether relaxing place to spend time. The region is largely unspoilt despite the strong presence of industry. Glass and crystal making is still a part of everyday life for the people of Lorraine.
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A cultural gem
Over the years, Lorraine has been fiercely fought over between France and Germany. The different dialects are testimony to the highly Germanic influence that still remains in this region. Lorraine is very proud of its culture and history and this is reflected in its many museums and well preserved buildings of interest. A cartographer from Lorraine that takes credit for giving America it's name back in 1507. He named it after Amerigo Vespucci (despite the fact that he actually discovered Brazil!)
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A culinary hotspot
Lorraine has developed a reputation throughout France for its regional cuisine. Quiche, still the most popular dish in France, and Moselle wines both originate from the region.
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But not just quiche
The area is a hotspot for people who enjoy their food. A wide variety of fish, all fresh from the local lakes, is popular on regional menus. The beer is not to be missed either - and probably won't be since it is the essential ingredient in a whole variety of dishes.
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Property prices and travel to the region
Lorraine is not a popular area amongst foreign buyers. Consequently, property remains relatively inexpensive. The region also benefits from a low cost of living. Good motorway links make travel by car straightforward. Cheap airlines fly to both Strasbourg and Brussels.
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MEURTHE-ET-MOSELLE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Meurthe-et-Moselle, named after the two main rivers that flow through the department, is an ideal relocation destination. It is friendly and boasts a lively capital, Nancy, situated in the middle of beautiful countryside.
MEUSE PROPERTY GUIDE
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For many, a visit to the Meuse is a poignant and sobering reminder of the loss suffered during the First World War. The main historical sites of interest are found in and around Verdun, a town that was - and indeed still is - seen to embody the very essence of the French resistance.
MOSELLE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The gentle Moselle department is a popular location for Luxembourgers looking for bargains over the border. The capital is Metz, a highly cosmopolitan and commercial city set among ancient streets and archaic buildings.
VOSGES PROPERTY GUIDE
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The Vosges department is great for hikers and lovers of nature due to its dynamic landscape and deep forests. It is lucky enough to have two regional parks located on its territory. Property is reasonably priced but the area has yet to become a favourite amongst international and second home buyers.
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BAINS-LES-BAINS PROPERTY GUIDE
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The little spa town of Bains-les-Bains in north-east France, is a delightfully pretty haven of tranquillity, surrounded by beautiful green forestry. There can be no better place, surely, to recharge your batteries and enjoy the spa treatments available here, which are said to benefit health in numerous ways.
LA BRESSE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Although only a small town in the Vosges Natural Park of north-eastern France, La Bresse is big on sports and outdoor leisure. There is hardly any mountain related sport that you can't do here, and in winter the cross country skiing is among some of the best in Europe. La Bresse is set in an exceptional natural environment, and has so much to offer that locals promise you will never be bored here, whatever the season.
METZ PROPERTY GUIDE
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Metz is located in the north-east of France, close to the borders with Luxembourg and Germany. It is a great city which retains the diverse cultural influences of its past. Today it is the capital not only of its department, Moselle, but also of the Lorraine region. Lying in an important geographical position, on the Moselle River, Metz has long been important in both military and commercial terms.
NANCY PROPERTY GUIDE
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The city of Nancy, which is found in the north-east of France in the region of Lorraine, is the capital city of its department, the Meurthe-et-Moselle. It is a large and cosmopolitan city, with a bubbling cultural life and a lively student population, thanks to its two universities and many educational institutions.
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WHERE IS LORRAINE?
Lorraine is in the north-east of France nestled in between Alsace and Champagne-Ardenne.
IN RELATION TO THE REST OF FRANCE
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WHICH DEPARTMENTS ARE IN LORRAINE?
DEPARTMENT GUIDES
TOWN/CITY GUIDES
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