Laning

Laning ( German: Lanningen ) is a commune of 556 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Moselle in the Lorraine region. It belongs to the district Forbach and Canton Grostenquin.

Geography

The village is located in the northeast of Lorraine, about seven kilometers south-east of Saint- Avold.

History

The place was first mentioned in 1365 as Laendingen. To 1441 the place was called Laningen.

Demographics

Attractions

  • Church of Saint- Pierre and Saint -Paul 1742

Personalities

  • John Michael Dellé (1840-1918), member of the German Reichstag
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