Grand Couronné

The Grand Couronné (French pronunciation: [ɡʁɑ̃ kuʁɔne]) is a succession of inliers north and east of the French city of Nancy.

Not to be confused with Grande Couronne or Grand-Couronne.
Bouxières-aux-Dames from the Zac de Frouard

It is 30 km long and between 2 and 8 km wide. The highest point is 400 m.[1]

The heights of the Grand Couronné played an important role during World War I in defending Nancy against the German Army.

Until 2017, 19 villages from Bouxières-aux-Chênes in the North-West, to Moncel-sur-Seille in the North-East, to Haraucourt in the South, formed the Communauté de communes du Grand Couronné.[2]

References
  1. Vivre les paysages de Meurthe-et-Moselle
  2. Communauté de communes du Grand Couronné

See also

48.779°N 6.244°E / 48.779; 6.244

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