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Administrative region of France
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More than any other region of France, Grand Est has been shaped by continual waves of settlement, invasion and border changes. As the name suggests, this is a large region of eastern France, fronting the entire border with Germany and Luxembourg, and significant portions of the Belgian and Swiss borders, too. It is unsurprising then that everything of the region's culture, from the architecture and languages, to the food and wine, is a pleasing mix of Gallic and Germanic. Visitors come to explore the battlefields of the Ardennes and Verdun, to quaff glasses of champagne, gobble up quiche and sauerkraut, hike or bike the Vosges, or to glide lazily down the mighty Rhine.
this German-influenced region offers historic cities and castles, interesting countryside, and some of the most beautiful cathedrals and churches in Western Europe
home to a rich historical, architectural, and cultural heritage
its vineyards and its cellars produce the famous Champagne wine, but Champagne holds so many treasures: a rolling countryside, dotted medieval churches, timeless castles and villages along winding waterways, and historic fortifications in the forested Ardennes
By train
LGV Est is the high-speed line that serves the region. The TGV from Paris (Gare de l'Est) serves all the major stations of the region in under two hours.
By car
The region is well-connected by road. The A4 autoroute links Paris to Reims, Metz and Strasbourg, while the A5 links the capital to Troyes and the southern half of Grand Est.
By car
The region is well-connected by road, with the following motorways (autoroutes) being particularly useful:
By boat
The Marne–Rhine Canal-East goes from Nancy to Strasbourg.
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the capital of the region, home of many European institutions, as well as a beautiful UNESCO-listed city centre and miles of cycle paths and canal walks to explore.
small Alsatian city with many fine timber buildings and extensive pedestrianisation.
industrial city with an impressive array of museums, notably the Cité de l'Automobile and Cité du Train.
cathedral city with a strong military history and a regional branch of the Centre Pompidou.
medium-sized city of culture and learning. With a large student population, Nancy hosts vibrant ballet, opera, jazz and rock scenes.
site of the famous cathedral where the kings of France were once crowned, now heart of the Champagne region.
timber-frame buildings surround a Gothic monster of a cathedral, noted for its exquisite stained glass.
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