Heritage sites in Nancy

Nancy's Heritage Treasures

Nancy's historical landscape spans from the 14th-century medieval fortifications of Porte de la Craffe to the 18th-century UNESCO World Heritage ensemble of Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière, and Place d’Alliance. The city features diverse architectural styles, including the neo-gothic Saint-Epvre Basilica, the baroque Nancy Cathedral, and the Church of Saint-François-des-Cordeliers, which houses the tombs of the Dukes of Lorraine. These sites illustrate Nancy's evolution as a seat of power and a center of religious and urban innovation.

Nancy's Heritage Treasures — Map

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Saint-Epvre Basilica

The Saint-Epvre Basilica in Nancy, France, is a basilica from the Rayonnant neogothic style, built in the 19th century by the architect…

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Craffe Gate

Built in the 14th century as a part of the city's fortification, the gate's towers served as a prison for decades.

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Nancy Cathedral

Nancy Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Nancy, Lorraine, France. It was erected in the 18th century.

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Obélisque de Nancy

An obelisk also known as the Monument Carnot, situated between Place Carnot and Cours Léopold, commemorating the French President Sadi Carnot.

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Arc Héré

The Arc Héré or Porte Héré is a triumphal arch located in the city of Nancy, France, on the north side of the Place Stanislas.

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Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière and Place d'Alliance in Nancy

A UNESCO World Heritage ensemble commissioned in the 18th century by Stanisław Leszczyński. It connects the Old and New Towns through a grand architectural sequence of squares and baroque monuments.

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Place Stanislas

Place Stanislas is a large pedestrianised square in the French city of Nancy, in the Lorraine historic region.

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Church of Saint-François-des-Cordeliers

The Church of Saint-François-des-Cordeliers is a Roman Catholic church located in Nancy, France, capital city of Lorraine.

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Synagogue

Built in 1861 by architect François-Félix Rouby, this synagogue features Romanesque-Byzantine architectural elements and a prominent rose window on its facade.

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Église Saint-Sébastien

An 18th-century baroque parish church in Nancy’s New Town, designed by architect Jean-Nicolas Jennesson and completed in 1731.

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