We Say

Bordering Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium, this region like Alsace has a Germanic influence, though not as strong. It also has been an area of constant dispute between France and Germany. In the north, the landscape is agricultural as well as industrial with vineyards and coalfields such as the Saar. In this area, Verdun saw the heavy fighting of the Great War and the battlefields, town and memorials are there to visit. Metz, the regions capital city is Gallo-Roman, whereas Nancy, the regions previous capital city is renowned for the Art Nouveau features. The Moselle river lends itself up to the usual water sports of sailing, canoeing and canal boating with beautiful towns and medieval fortresses dotted along its banks. Towards the south, the region is divided from Alsace by the Vosges mountains, meaning that it benefits from spa towns such as that of Vittel, which is also famous for its mineral water. This area is good for hiking, rock climbing and pony trekking.  Moselle wines, Quiche Lorraine, Nancy macaroons, Dragées de Verdun, Vacherin cheese and Mirabelle plums- used to create Mirabelle Plum Brandy are all specialities of this region. -Gitecompare.com