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Meurthe-et-Moselle
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Though the department is partly home to the Lorraine Regional Nature Park, it remains above all an interesting destination for its built heritage. Topping the list is the beautiful city of Nancy, partly a UNESCO World Heritage site, along with the town of Briey, several châteaux, and various historical landmarks scattered throughout the region.
Overview
Key facts
- Type of place: department.
- Location:
- Department code: 54.
- Bordering departments:
- Prefecture: Nancy.
- Sub-prefectures: Lunéville, Toul, Val-de-Briey.
- Number of communes: 592.
- Population: 732,153 inhabitants (2014)
- Area: 5,246 km².
- Density: 140 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: Roc du Taurupt (731 m).
- Lowest point: Arnaville (171 m).
- Coastline: 0 km; no maritime access.
- Highlights (out of ): Nature ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays /
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Tourism
Though the department is partly home to the Lorraine Regional Nature Park, it remains above all an interesting destination for its built heritage. Topping the list is the beautiful city of Nancy, partly a UNESCO World Heritage site, along with the town of Briey, several châteaux, and various historical landmarks scattered throughout the region.