Meurthe-et-Moselle is a department in the Grand Est region of northeastern France, with its prefecture in Nancy. It is a place to visit for its mix of city life, industrial history and a border landscape shaped by its position near Germany.
Nancy and its heritage
The historic city of Nancy is the heart of the department. Its Place Stanislas, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the most widely recognised sight, and a visit there makes a natural starting point for exploring the old town around it.
An industrial past
The department is known for its rich industrial heritage, particularly iron and steel production. Visitors interested in how towns in this part of France grew around heavy industry will find that history woven into the wider landscape of the area.
Crossroads of Lorraine and beyond
Meurthe-et-Moselle takes in part of the Lorraine region and borders Germany, which gives it a crossroads character. Its position has made it an important crossing point between France and its neighbour, and that border setting adds a sense of movement to a trip here.
A visit suits those who want to combine a historic city with a quieter look at the industrial and border country around it. Travellers can plan their days around Nancy and then extend outward to explore the rest of the department at a relaxed pace.
