Nancy City Hall

The town hall of Nancy

The Nancy audio-guided tour has you admire the town hall, which occupies a prime place in the sublime setting of Place Stanislas. By its dimensions, its decoration and its location, it stands out as one of the finest palaces offered to the magistrates of the city.

The work of Emmanuel Héré

The town hall was built in the eighteenth century by the architect Emmanuel Héré, as part of the great project of Place Stanislas desired by Duke Stanislas Leszczynski. Its monumental façade, adorned with a sculpted pediment and balconies with the famous gilded gates of Jean Lamour, occupies a whole side of the square. It testifies to the splendour and the ambition of the Nancy of the Age of Enlightenment.

What there is to see

Inside, the town hall houses a magnificent staircase of honour adorned with a wrought-iron railing by Jean Lamour, as well as decorated salons. From its balconies, during openings, the view over Place Stanislas is exceptional. It is one of the jewels of the ensemble listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Practical information

The town hall of Nancy stands on Place Stanislas, in the heart of the city. An active institution, some of its parts can be visited according to its own schedule, whose hours may vary; the façade can be contemplated freely from the square.

Who built the town hall of Nancy?

The architect Emmanuel Héré, in the eighteenth century, as part of the project of Place Stanislas desired by Duke Stanislas Leszczynski.

What to see at the town hall of Nancy?

Its monumental façade on Place Stanislas and, inside, its staircase of honour with the wrought-iron railing by Jean Lamour.