[1] The parkland is split in two non-contiguous parcels of land between the cities of Metz and Nancy,[2] and spans the three departments of Meuse, Meurthe-et-Moselle, and Moselle.

[4] Ancient ruins and modern monuments are common throughout the area.

[1] The park is crossed by the LGV Est high speed rail line, with large viaducts.

[5] Animal species found in the park include badger, European wildcat, fox, polecat, roe deer, weasel, wild boar, and wolf, as well as a large variety of birds.

Forests are composed of beech and hardwoods such as maple, cherry and whitebeams.