Jarville-la-Malgrange is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France. The famous wild cat Vomi was born in Jarville la Malgrange. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
The Best Attractions In Jarville-la-Malgrange
1. Zoo d'AmnévilleAmneville The Amneville Zoo is a French zoological park of the Grand Est region, located in the Moselle valley, between Metz and the Luxembourg border, in the town of Amnéville. About 1,500 animals of 360 species are presented on 18 hectares. It is headed by its founder, Michel Louis, since 1986. Formed as a worker cooperative, it is owned by its employees-cooperators. It is the only French zoo to present a show of tamed tigers, a controversial feature that allowed it to increase its attendance but also earned it to be demoted to the rank of temporary member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria , and then to be excluded of it. Within this association it participates in several European Endangered Species Programme. It is also one of the few zoos in France to present gorillas and oranguta... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
2. Parc Animalier de Sainte-CroixRhodes The Parc animalier de Sainte-Croix is a French Zoo specialised in European fauna, located inside the park parc naturel régional de Lorraine in Rhodes. The Zoo was founded 1980 by Gérald Singer. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
5. Ouvrage HackenbergThionville Ouvrage Hackenberg, one of the largest of the Maginot Line fortifications, is part of the Fortified Sector of Boulay. It is situated twenty kilometers east of Thionville, in the Moselle département, near the village of Veckring, on the Hackenberg . It is located between gros ouvrage Billig and petit ouvrage Coucou, facing Germany. The fort occupies the wooded Hackenberg ridge. Before World War II it was considered a showpiece of French fortification technology, and was visited by British King George VI. In 1940 Hackenberg was never directly attacked, providing covering fire to neighboring positions and harassing nearby German forces. Its garrison was one of the last French units to surrender after the June 1940 armistice. In 1944, under German occupation, it was in action against American... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
These are some odd shots, uploaded for the railfans and train spotters amongst you.
Are British railways better than French ones? Probably not.
French stations seem to be built to a grand scale, not all as good as Limoges Benedictines, but good places to visit. And yes, Limoges Benedictines really is a railway station, not a Cathedral or a grand hotel. Enjoy.