The "1477" Inscription

The 1477 inscription, memory of the Battle of Nancy

The Nancy audio-guided tour draws your attention to a discreet inscription, on the ground, at 30 Grande Rue: a black and white paving bearing the date 1477. Sober in appearance, it nonetheless recalls a capital episode of the history of the city.

The Battle of Nancy of 1477

On 5 January 1477 the Battle of Nancy broke out, which Eugène Delacroix later painted in 1831. René II, who had acceded to the Duchy of Lorraine in 1473, confronted Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, who was besieging the city. The victory of René II and the death of Charles the Bold during this battle put an end to the Burgundian ambitions and lastingly marked the destiny of Lorraine.

What there is to see

The inscription, marked in the paving, often goes unnoticed by hurried passers-by. It nonetheless invites you to remember this founding moment of Lorraine history. It is a detail to spot along the Grande Rue, which gives a historical depth to the walk and recalls the troubled past of the ducal city.

Practical information

The 1477 inscription is on the ground, at 30 Grande Rue, in the Old Town of Nancy. It can be discovered freely at all hours and on the level, by looking down at the paving, along the walk.

What does the 1477 inscription commemorate?

The Battle of Nancy of 5 January 1477, where René II defeated Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, who lost his life there.

Where is the 1477 inscription?

On the ground, at 30 Grande Rue, in the Old Town of Nancy, in the form of a black and white paving.