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

Place Stanislas in Nancy

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.

★★★★☆

7h


②Metz

Metz

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.

★★★★☆

6h – 7h


③Reims 

Reims Cathedral

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.

★★★★☆

7h30


Specialty in Lorraine and Champagne

Quiche Lorraine

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.


Useful Links for Travel

Expedia

There is a lot of great hotel deals listed, and you can read comments from people from all over the world. You can also book these together with your flight.

Hotels.com

There is also a lot of hotel information here. Another great thing is that many of them offer no cancellation fees.

Booking.com

This world-famous hotel booking site has a huge number of listings, so you can find the hotel you like. If you become a member and stay many times, you can get discounts and get even better deals.


Expedia

It is a world-famous travel site. It is convenient because you can also purchase domestic air tickets.


klook

This is a convenient site where you can book tickets and tours to tourist spots around the world. Be sure to check it out as they sometimes offer discounts.


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