Grand Est is one of the 18 administrative regions of France, created by the territorial reform in 2016. It is the largest region in Metropolitan France in terms of land area, covering 57,441 km². Here is an overview of this region:
Grand Est is situated in the northeast of France, bordered by:
The region encompasses diverse landscapes, including the Vosges Mountains, the Lorraine Plateau, and parts of the Alsace vineyard.
The region was formed by merging three former regions:
This administrative change was part of a broader reorganization to enhance regional governance and economic development. Historically:
Grand Est has a diverse economy with:
The region is culturally rich:
The regional capital of Grand Est is Strasbourg, which is also the seat of several European institutions. The region is divided into 10 departments: