Lunéville Castle

Lunéville Theater

Located in the heart of the city, on the right side of the Château park, the Théâtre de Lunéville is a heritage jewel built in the Italian style and dating from 1911. It replaces an older theater built in 1733 by the regent of the Duchy of Lorraine, Élisabeth-Charlotte d'Orléans. Classical theater, contemporary theater, humor, music, dance: the Theater offers a multidisciplinary program open to all. Discover

St. James Church

Built between 1730 and 1747, during the reign of François III and Stanislas, this church was listed as a Historic Monument in 1926. It replaces both the old church of the Canons Regular of the Abbey of Saint-Rémy, founded in 999 and the parish church of Saint Jacques, dating from the 14th century, which was located 200 meters from here, on Place Saint Jacques, where a beautiful statue of the pilgrim saint can still be seen on the corner of a house. The organ of Saint-Jacques, classified as a Historic Monument in 1986, is unique because it is entirely hidden by a magnificent decor designed by the architect Emmanuel Héré. Free guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays until September 21, from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m. Church closed in low season. The churches of the 18th century are more like palaces than places of intimate prayer. In the lavish times of royal courts, it was fitting that God, master of all Kings, should be honored with magnificence. Everything is centered around the tabernacle, placed on the high altar, in the middle of the choir. There resides Christ, present in the Eucharist. There he receives the homage of the faithful. Everything contributes to the solemnity of the liturgy: ornate stalls, wrought iron grilles, goldwork objects. Music held a great place in Lunéville, it also had to contribute to divine worship. Admire the organ case with its musical angels. Look at the woodwork of the entrance door or that of the choir: everywhere there are notebooks and string, wind or percussion instruments. Combining rich decoration and perspective effects, this gallery, a masterpiece by Héré, is striking in its originality and magnificence. But all this majesty was not for the Glory of God alone. The 18th century was also the century of "appearance" and in this church, many things were done in honor of Stanislas, his family and his native Poland: frescoes of St Stanislas, Bishop of Krakow and patron saint of the king, and of Catherine of Alexandria, patron saint of Queen Catherine Opalinska, at the top of the small aisles. Evocation of the saints venerated in Poland: statue of Saint Michael and Saint John of Nepomuk at the top of the towers; behind the Pulpit, painting of Saint Hyacinth, apostle of Poland; inscriptions on the dome and funerary monument of Stanislaus. The canons regular of the Abbey of Saint-Rémy also left their mark. Their distant founder, Saint Augustine, and their reformer Saint Pierre Fourrier, Lorraine priest of Mattaincourt in the 17th century, are represented on the medallions of the woodwork of the choir and on the paintings of the first pillars of the side naves. The owner of their church, Saint Rémy, is entitled to the fresco in the center of the apse, painted by Girardet and representing the baptism of Clovis. The high altar and the two large paintings at the entrance to the Choir representing Saint Joseph and the Holy Family come from the old Saint Jacques church, demolished in 1745. Only the two stained-glass windows in the apse, representing the vocation and condemnation of Saint James the Greater, apostle and martyr, the altar of Saint Joseph and the confessionals, which replace the magnificently sculpted ones destroyed during the Revolution in 1793, date from the 19th century. The building is open from 10:00 to 11:45 and from 15:00 to 17:00 during the summer period (May to September) and until 16:00 the rest of the year. The church is not open to visitors during religious services. From July 1st to European Heritage Days (in September) a reception area is open in the church (documentation, free guided tours). Concerts organized as part of the Organ Route program. In the Church, the Bell Tower museum space offers a permanent exhibition on sacred art which brings together artistic productions or practices aimed at expressing the sacred. You will be able to admire various objects such as altar crosses, paintings, candlesticks, reliquaries. A collection comprised of the old collection of art objects from the Church of Saint Jacques, and numerous loans from private collectors.Discover

Merchant's house

Located in the heart of the old town, the Merchant's House dates from the 18th century. It has a richly decorated and recently renovated pink sandstone façade. This house owes its name to its first owner, whose profession is suggested by corner sculptures. All of these clues have led to the belief that the person who commissioned this residence was a merchant of spices and exotic goods who must have supplied the court of King Stanislas Leszczynski by importing them from overseas. EXTERIOR VISIT ONLY. Discover

Museum space of the abbey hotel

The Hôtel Abbatial offers visitors three distinct worlds across two floors: an 18th-century apartment reminiscent of the aristocracy or upper middle class of the provinces. The objects have been carefully selected to recreate the precise atmosphere of a family home from the 1750s, making it a truly unique place; a house of decorative arts that allows visitors to discover the secrets of a family home from that era. Open Friday to Sunday from 2 pm to 6 pm. During school holidays, open Wednesday to Sunday from 2 pm to 6 pm. Admission: €3. Discover