Simone Veil Square

Place Simone Veil

The Nancy audio-guided tour has you walk along Place Simone Veil, which pays tribute to one of the most emblematic figures of recent French history. Many places in France bear the name of this great lady, an icon of the fight for women's rights.

A figure of the history of France

A survivor of the deportation camps, a magistrate, a politician and a convinced European, Simone Veil marked the history of France by her courage and her commitment. She remains notably associated with the law bearing her name, a major step in women's rights. Many cities pay tribute to her by giving her name to squares, streets and establishments, like this Nancy square.

What there is to see

Place Simone Veil is an urban space in the centre of Nancy, which perpetuates the memory of this respected figure. Beyond its layout, it invites you to remember the journey and the struggles of the one whose name it bears. It is a stop that anchors the walk in contemporary history and the values it embodies.

Practical information

Place Simone Veil is in the centre of Nancy. It is a public space freely accessible at all hours and on the level, to be discovered along the walk in the city.

Who was Simone Veil?

A French magistrate and politician, an icon of the fight for women's rights and a major figure of the history of France.

Why do so many places bear her name?

To honour her courage and her commitment; many cities dedicate squares, streets and establishments to her throughout France.