Lorraine
Lorraine is the only French region to have borders with three other countries: Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. It also bordered by the French regions of Franche-Comté, Alsace, and Champagne-Ardenne. The rivers Rhine, Moselle, Meurthe, and Meuse traverse Lorraine. The departments are Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Moselle, Vosges.
Lorraine Landscape
This is an industrial area of France and the landscape is rather bleak - dominated either by industry or by the windswept generally flat agricultural plains.
Head towards to the Vosges mountains for some fine views.
Lorraine Attractions
The two main cities Nancy and Metz are attractive.
A few vineyards can be discovered in the region of Lorraine. They are split between two small districts: Côtes de Toul, where 90 percent of the production takes place, and Vins de Moselle in the Moselle Valley. These vineyards are the most northerly vineyards in France but the colder climate makes production difficult.
There is some fine fishing in the lakes and rivers of the region. Sailing, windsurfing and motor boats can be enjoyed on the vast expanses of water at Madine, Gondrexange, Stock and Gérardmer. Canal boating enthusiasts have plenty of waterways to enjoy.
Lorraine Weather
Lorraine is a region to enjoy the seasons. Cold in winter with snow, and night time temperatures below zero! The summers can be hot and sunny. Rainfall is common in all months of the year.
