Which city is the administrative centre of the French region of Lorraine?
Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine The Ducal Palace of Nancy (French: "Palais ducal du Nancy") is a former princely residence in Nancy, France, which was home to the Dukes of Lorraine. It houses the Musée Lorrain, one of Nancy's principal museums, dedicated to the art, history and popular traditions of Lorraine until the early 20th century. It has been listed since 1840 as a "monument historique" by the French Ministry of Culture. The palace was built in the 15th century for René II, Duke of Lorraine. In the 18th century the palace was extended by Baroque architects. Under the
Lorraine historical Lorraine Lotharingia, and Alsace, which, while still part of Lorraine's identity, is now a separate administrative region. Most of the region forms part of the Paris Basin, with a plateau relief cut by river valleys presenting cuestas in the north-south direction. The eastern part is sharper with the Vosges. Many rivers run through Lorraine, including Moselle, Meurthe, and Meuse. Most of them are on the Rhine drainage basin. Lorraine has an oceanic climate with continental influences. Most of Lorraine has a clear French identity, with the exception of the northeastern part of the region, today known as Moselle, which