Presentation of Lorraine, Champagne

Nancy Stanislas square

Region Description

This region east of Paris consists of two regions: Lorraine, centered around Nancy, and Champagne, centered around Reims. Art Nouveau flourished in Nancy, and you can see it all over the city. It is also famous as the birthplace of Quiche Lorraine. As the name suggests, the Champagne region is a champagne-producing region, and it is said that anything produced outside this region cannot be called champagne.


Cities in Lorraine, Champagne

①Nancy
②Metz 
③Reims 


①Nancy

It is a city of art where you can see Art Nouveau decorations all over the city. You can feel its power at Place Stanislas, the center of the city.

★★★★☆

7 h


②Metz 

It is a city with an unusual exterior that uses ocher stone for its cathedral. The stained glass windows in some of the churches were created by famous artists such as Chagall and are very worth seeing. The annex of the Center Pompidou in Paris is right next to the station.

★★★★☆

6 h – 7 h


③Reims 

It is the central city of the Champagne region. The huge cathedral is a historical place where the coronation ceremonies of French kings have been held for generations, and its dynamic and delicate structure will overwhelm you. There are champagne fields on the outskirts of town, and you can also tour the wineries.

★★★★☆

7 h 30


Specialty in Lorraine and Champagne

In addition to the quiche and champagne introduced earlier, it is also the birthplace of macarons and madeleines. A fruit called mirabelle is grown only in this area and is used for making candy, cakes, etc. Also, since this is the area where St. Nicholas, the model for Santa Claus, was buried, the St. Nicholas Festival is held during Christmas.


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