The must-see places in Meurthe-et-Moselle
Ten must-see places to visit
Visiting Meurthe-et-Moselle is essential for anyone who wants to be nourished by unforgettable places. Here, centuries of history and flamboyant heritage are combined, which lovers of beautiful stones preserve or restore. Whether you have a heritage, culture or nature mindset, there will be something for everyone! Here is our Top 10.
Saint-Etienne Cathedral and its cloisters
The Saint-Etienne Cathedral in Toul celebrated its 800th anniversary! This building combines Ottonian, Gothic and Reims styles. Toul is one of the rare French cities to have preserved its two Gothic cloisters: that of the cathedral, one of the largest in France and that of the Saint-Gengoult Church.
Place Stanislas
Place Stan' is "the place to be"! If the Lonely Planet travel guide ranked it the 4th most beautiful square in the world, for the people of Nancy, it will always remain the first in the ranking. With Place de la Carrière and Place d'Alliance, it forms an architectural ensemble from the 18th century classified as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Pierre Percée Lake
Its 32 km circumference and its maple leaf shape immerse you in a magical and mysterious atmosphere. With its firs, oaks and beeches that mingle there, it is a green setting ideal for outdoor activities: zip line, bungee jumping, canoeing, hiking…
Nancy School Museum & Villa Majorelle
Unique in France, the Musée de l'Ecole de Nancy is dedicated to this variant of Art Nouveau typically from Nancy. A few steps away, the Villa Majorelle tells in each of its corners a thousand and one symbols of Art Nouveau!
Longwy Enamel Museum
The Longwy Enamel Museum is located in the former military citadel. Discover the ancestral technique of enamels and a unique know-how listed in the UNESCO inventory of intangible cultural heritage!
Radiant City of Briey & Aeroclub of Doncourt-les-Conflans
Timeless, enigmatic, daring: Le Corbusier's architecture will not leave you indifferent. Discover the mark that the avant-garde artist left in Meurthe-et-Moselle by visiting the Cité Radieuse in Briey or sleeping in the former flying club in Doncourt-les-Conflans.
Vauban Fortifications of Longwy
Although half of Vauban's fortifications were destroyed in 1914, the superb Porte de France will surprise you with its neoclassical aesthetic. The military architect Vauban fortified or reworked 160 towns and Longwy is one of the nine towns he built entirely.
The City of Landscapes
The Cité des Paysages is a civic, cultural and educational space. A place for exchanges, experiences and resources, this innovative space located on the hill of Sion, will allow you to better understand landscapes and biodiversity through exhibitions and activities.
Lunéville Castle
Visiting the Château de Lunéville means diving into the great history of France but also discovering all those who passed through the little Versailles Lorraine: King Stanislas of course, but also his friend Voltaire, Emilie du Châtelet, Germain Boffrand, Emmanuel Héré…
The Paper Mill Museum in Pont-à-Mousson
The Musée au Fil du papier, nestled in a private mansion, tells the story of both the town of Pont-à-Mousson and the history of lacquered objects made from papier-mâché. Did you know that a factory manufacturing papier-mâché objects existed in Pont-à-Mousson at the end of the 19th century?