[PDF] JN2012 Les Lorrains presents a Metz

What is Metz known for?

Metz is home to the University of Lorraine, Georgia Tech Lorraine, and a centre for applied research and development in the materials sector, notably in metallurgy metallography, the heritage of the Lorraine region's past in the iron and steel industry.

What is the administrative region of Lorraine?

The administrative region of Lorraine is larger than the 18th century duchy of Lorraine, which gradually came under French sovereignty between 1737 and 1766. The modern region includes provinces and areas that were historically separate from the duchy of Lorraine proper.

What is the Lorraine Cycle?

The Lorraine cycle consists of the initial two epics of Garin and Girbert of Metz, expanded through three later-written parts, a prequel and three sequels, which together are hard to reduce to a linear narrative: Yonnet de Metz [ fr] (2000 verses?), 13th century sequel, containing the only logical ending to the core story.

What languages are spoken in Lorraine?

Traditionally, two languages are native to Lorraine. The first is Lorrain, which is a moribund minority Romance language that is spoken in southeastern Lorraine. The second is the German dialect of Lorraine Franconian, a group of three Franconian dialects independently surviving in northern and western Lorraine.