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Jules Ferry (1832 – 1893)
Born in Saint-Dié, Jules Ferry, lawyer and politician, great figure of the Republic, was also heavily criticised in his day. Appointed Mayor of Paris after the fall of Napoleon III, he became...
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Joan of Arc (1412-1431)
Joan of Arc, the heroine of the Hundred Years War, known as the Maid of Orléans, was from peasant stock and could neither read nor write. She was born in Domrémy in the Meuse. read more
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Quiche Lorraine
Originating from a province that is well-known for its pastries, this tart deliciously combines the crusty and the creamy. read more
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Lorraine : Between war and art: memories Lorraine
Between the Lorraine Plateau and the Vosges mountains, Lorraine is home to a variety of landscapes. A region famous for its spas, it is also one of the biggest wooded areas in France. At the heart of...
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Stanislas Square
Situated in the historic centre of Nancy, in Lorraine, Stanislas Square belongs to a magnificent architectural ensemble dating back to the 18th century, commissioned by Stanislas Leszcynski, the...
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A treasure at the Château d'Ecouen
Over five centuries old, the Pouilly-sur-Meuse Treasure is now at the heart of an exhibition dedicated to the precious tableware of the Renaissance. It can currently be seen at the Château d'Ecouen....
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Robert Schuman (1886-1963)
A Founding Father of Europe and the man behind the Franco-German reconciliation, Robert Schuman was one of the great French Statesmen of the post-war era. read more
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1917 exhibition at the Pompidou Centre in Metz
At the Pompidou Centre in Metz you can enjoy an artistic panorama of the works created in 1917, a decisive year in the First World War. The exhibition's underlying theme is the influence of the...
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77th Metz International Trade Fair
Put it in your planners! The Metz International Trade Fair opens its doors on 28 September 2012. A must-attend business event. read more
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Winter sports: the white gold economy
With its wide variety of resorts, today France is a world leader in winter tourism, with 10 million visitors and 7 million practitioners of skiing, including 2 million from abroad. read more
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The most beautiful villages of France
Created in 1982, the Plus Beaux Villages de France association brings together rural villages in the country that have been officially recognised as having the most outstanding architectural and...
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Regional specialities
Regional specialities A gastronomic country par excellence, France is rich with regional specialities that are part of its global reputation. Discover the main recipe of every region in France.
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Geography: The west and the north, Hercynian France
The Paris and Aquitaine Basins, but also the Armorican Massif, the Massif Central, the Ardennes and the Vosges mountains are all part of “Hercynian” France, Europe’s ancient structures crossed by wide...
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Overview of the geography of France
Geography of France From the mainland to its overseas territories, France has an extraordinary natural heritage full of contrasts and a large variety of landscapes. Mountain ranges, plains, rivers,...
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Raymond Poincaré (1860-1934)
Elected deputy for the Meuse in 1887 and a brilliant Paris barrister, Poincaré very soon established his reputation as a moderate and conciliatory man of non-party politics. read more
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Museum-Aquarium of Nancy
The Museum-Aquarium in Nancy is a scientific institution reputed for the diversity of the species present.
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Summer and Autumn International Fairs
A dedicated, festive and welcoming business experience in the middle of autumn to respond to public expectations as well as economic and public issues: staying informed and better living, well-being...
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Quiz: Regional gastronomic specialities
Each region has its culinary speciality. Can you identify the region of origin of the dishes below? And take this opportunity to discover the stories behind these great recipes. read more
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