Discover the Meuse & Properties in the Area

Meuse is a department in northeastern France, named after the River Meuse. The department is part of the current Grand-Est region and borders the Ardennes, Marne, Haute-Marne, and Vosges departments. Its northern edge borders Belgium. Meuse is home to several significant natural areas protected by the Parc naturel régional de Lorraine, which spans three departments. During World War I, the Meuse was the site of a major battle in 1916, with trench warfare front lines running in various directions through the department. The capital and largest town is Bar-le-Duc, while other notable towns include Commercy and Verdun.

Rolling Hills…

Meuse is a department in northeastern France, named after the River Meuse. The department is part of the current Grand-Est region and borders the Ardennes, Marne, Haute-Marne, and Vosges departments. Its northern edge borders Belgium. Meuse is home to several significant natural areas protected by the Parc naturel régional de Lorraine, which spans three departments. During World War I, the Meuse was the site of a major battle in 1916, with trench warfare front lines running in various directions through the department. The capital and largest town is Bar-le-Duc, while other notable towns include Commercy and Verdun.

Rolling Hills and Forests

The department features rolling hills called the Argonne, covered with oak forests. These hills run from south to north, dividing the Seine and Rhine watersheds. Meuse also has several rivers, including the River Meuse, the Aire, and the Chiers.

Lorraine Regional Natural Park

The Meuse department also hosts the Lorraine Regional Natural Park, a large pastoral region extending eastward from Metz and Nancy across three departments. It offers a variety of habitats, including calcareous grasslands, forested valleys, wet meadows, ponds, and streams. With many Natura 2000 protected zones, the park serves as an important stopover for migratory birds.

Key Information about the Meuse (55)

• Main City/Prefecture: Bar-le-Duc
• Nearest Airport: Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (approx. 100 km)
• Population: Around 184,000 (as of the latest census)
• Area: 6,211 sq. kilometres and 2,398 sq. miles
• Landmark: Verdun Battlefield, a major World War I site with memorials and museums.
• Number of Tourists/Year: Approx. 1 million, drawn by its war history, nature and medieval towns.

Property Prices in Meuse in 2026

• Houses: the average price per sq. metre: €1,113
• Apartments: the average price per sq. metre: €1,005
• Price trends: +11% over the last 12 months, +26% over the last 5 years

(Source: Le Figaro October 2026)


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