Can you visit the ducal palace of Nancy?

Yes, it houses the Lorraine Museum and can be visited as such.

How old is the ducal palace of Nancy?

The current building mainly dates from the 16th century, with later alterations, notably after the 1871 fire.

What is the gatehouse of the ducal palace?

It is the palace's monumental entrance, featuring an equestrian statue of Duke Antoine of Lorraine beneath a flamboyant gable.

Is the ducal palace a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 1840, with additional protections added in 1944 and 2005.

Ancien palais ducal, actuellement musée lorrain

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Ancien palais ducal, actuellement musée lorrain stands in Nancy (Meurthe-et-Moselle), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Set within Nancy's protected historic quarter, the former palace of the dukes of Lorraine combines flamboyant Gothic and Renaissance features in a single 16th-century building. Notable elements include the gatehouse with its equestrian statue of Duke Antoine and the clock tower decorated with Lorraine's heraldic symbols. The building now houses the Lorraine Museum, which traces the region's history from prehistoric times to the modern era.

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What to know

The building is a listed historic monument, with several rounds of protection dating back to 1840.
It houses the Lorraine Museum, which determines which parts are open to visitors.
The visit takes place mainly indoors, through the palace rooms and the Galerie des Cerfs.
The site is located in central Nancy, right next to the Cordeliers church.

Practical information

Opening hours

Église des Cordeliers: ouvert tous les jours de 10h à 12h30 et de 14h à 18h, sauf le lundi
espaces d'exposition du palais ducal fermés pour rénovation

Annual closures : Monday; 1 January; 1 May; 14 July; 1 November; 25 December; palais ducal closed for renovation works

Prices

Free for Église des Cordeliers: free entry, except for guided tours and workshops

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Parking: By car: Vaudémont and Place Stanislas car parks

Where this château is

Nancy · Meurthe-et-Moselle · Grand Est

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66 Grande Rue, 54000 Nancy

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Château phone number

+33 3 83 85 30 01

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00106304
Period of construction: 16th century, 18th century

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Can you visit the ducal palace of Nancy?: Yes, it houses the Lorraine Museum and can be visited as such.
How old is the ducal palace of Nancy?: The current building mainly dates from the 16th century, with later alterations, notably after the 1871 fire.
What is the gatehouse of the ducal palace?: It is the palace's monumental entrance, featuring an equestrian statue of Duke Antoine of Lorraine beneath a flamboyant gable.
Is the ducal palace a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 1840, with additional protections added in 1944 and 2005.