Grand Est, Administrative region in northeastern France
Description
Grand Est is an administrative region in northeastern France, bordering Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, and Switzerland. It extends across plains, vineyard hills, and the edges of the Vosges mountain range.
History
This region formed in 2016 by merging three territories that had been governed separately: Alsace, Champagne-Ardenne, and Lorraine. It brings together landscapes that shifted between different ruling powers for centuries.
Culture
The name of this region refers to its position on the eastern edge of the country, where French and German-speaking traditions continue to meet. Many towns display bilingual signage and family names that bridge both linguistic areas.
Practical
Larger cities such as Strasbourg, Reims, or Metz serve as entry points from which rural areas become easier to explore. High-speed trains connect the region with Paris and neighboring countries.
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The European Parliament holds regular sessions in Strasbourg, making the region a site of international diplomacy. Members from all member countries travel here several times a year to debate European legislation.
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The Grand Est displays a rich architectural and military heritage, from fortified structures like the Fort of Mutzig and the La Ferté ouvrage on the Maginot Line, to princely residences such as Château de Lunéville with its French gardens. The region also preserves religious sites like the Abbey of...
Europa-Park
35.1 km
Loreley
173.2 km
Moët & Chandon
282.5 km
Reims Cathedral
281.9 km
Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg
195 m
Porta Nigra
153.7 km
Niederwalddenkmal
156 km
Hambach Castle
86.8 km
Geierlay
170.4 km
Habsburg Castle
128.8 km
Silver Star
35.2 km
Nigloland
234.1 km
KBC-Schornstein
108.6 km
Kaiserstuhl
56 km
Isenheim Altarpiece
63.2 km
Hochmosel Bridge
163.6 km
Feldberg
81.2 km
Familistère
333.8 km
Freiburg Minster
65.9 km
Fort Douaumont
183.2 km
Stanislas Square
115.9 km
Blue Fire Megacoaster
35.8 km
Lake Der-Chantecoq
220.2 km
Eberbach Abbey
164 km
Trifels Castle
70.2 km
Cathedral of Trier
153.4 km
Hebelpark
108.2 km
Völklingen Ironworks
99.5 km
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