Discover here all that Monsieur de France tells or presents in relation with Lorraine. Discover our destinations, our recipes, our stories of Lorraine. Detours to live in Nancy, Metz, Epinal, the Vosges, Moselle, Meurthe-et-Moselle or Meuse. The region of mirabelle plums and Saint Nicolas
Monsieur de France gives you, each time, the name of the historical region, and the name of the administrative region.
Nancéiens or Nancéens? What is the motto of the city of Nancy? What can you see and taste in Nancy? Is Nancy really a student city? Discover Nancy and its special features in 10 facts.
Tourism
Lorraine / Grand Est region
20 must-see places to visit in Lorraine
Jérôme Monsieur de France
Lorraine is difficult to sum up because it is so diverse, which is further proof that it is worth a visit. One thing is certain: it will charm you with its rich heritage. In Nancy, the UNESCO-listed Place Stanislas and the Art Nouveau architecture of the Villa Majorelle make it an exceptional city. In Metz, Saint-Étienne Cathedral lights up the city, while the Centre Pompidou-Metz affirms its cultural dynamism. The Meuse River evokes memories of Verdun and its historic sites, not to mention the charm of Bar-le-Duc. But Lorraine is also home to the Vosges mountains, renowned spa resorts, and delicious cuisine. Between monuments and cities, nature and culture, panoramic views and experiences, here are 20 must-see places in Lorraine.
The Vosges department is full of wonders to explore. Between peaks, thermal baths, lakes, and historic sites, here are 10 places not to be missed to soak up the Vosges countryside and its rich heritage. Just a few hours' drive from Germany, Belgium, and Luxembourg, and four hours from Paris, this department has everything you need if you enjoy simple people, good food, and want to treat yourself to a trip filled with fresh air, well-being, and memories.
French cooking
Lorraine / Grand Est region
from salad to jam, discover dandelion in cooking
Jérôme Monsieur de France
Discover how to cook dandelion, from vegetable honey to gourmet salads. A wild yet edible plant with health benefits and unsuspected flavors, dandelion is an integral part of French culinary tradition.
What are tofailles? A typical dish from the Vosges region made with potatoes and bacon, lightly mashed by being cooked in a hot pan (hence the name). A tasty dish that is best enjoyed in the winter in the Vosges with a good sausage or some smoked bacon. Before you taste it, here is all you need to know:
French cooking
Lorraine / Grand Est region
How to make macarons de Nancy ?
Jérôme Monsieur de France
France is the land of macaroons. Many towns and regions have their own macaroon recipe. Parisian macaroons of all colors are very recent in culinary history. Among the oldest are macarons from Nancy. They're probably the best! And even if the real recipe is a secret, you can make Nancy macaroons at home that are pretty close to the real Nancy macaroons.
Christmas in France
Lorraine / Grand Est region
Why is Saint Nicolas the patron saint of Lorraine?
Jérôme Monsieur de France
If you ask them who Saint Nicolas is, the people of Lorraine will reply ‘he's our patron saint’. Saint Nicolas is the protector of the people of Lorraine and their common symbol. It's an old story that takes us back to the Middle Ages and a pretty little town in the heart of Lorraine: Saint Nicolas de Port.
French cooking
Lorraine / Grand Est region
The 30 must-try specialities in Lorraine
Jérôme Monsieur de France
If there's one gourmet region in France, it's Lorraine. It's renowned for the number of culinary specialities it has to offer. Discover 16 of Lorraine's specialities and our recommendations for tasting or even cooking them.
Clémentine Delait became very famous as the bearded lady. This fame was born of a bet made with one of the customers of the small café she ran in the Vosges.
He gave his name to the most beautiful square in the world: Place Stanislas in Nancy. It has to be said that we owe this magnificent square to this astonishing man. Twice dethroned King of Poland, Duke of Lorraine, father-in-law of King Louis XV of France... A bit of an adventurer, a gourmand, a builder and a generous man, he lived an astonishing life that's well worth knowing. Meet the destiny of Stanislas Leszczynski
