The Héré Arch

The Héré Arch

The Nancy audio-guided tour takes you before the Héré Arch, this monument that masterfully links Place Stanislas to Place de la Carrière. Far from being a simple ornament, this triumphal arch answered a real urban puzzle of the eighteenth century.

Linking two separated towns

Around 1750, Nancy formed two distinct towns, separated by imposing military ramparts: the medieval Old Town and the New Town. Duke Stanislas wanted to link them harmoniously. The architect Emmanuel Héré then designed this triumphal arch, which crossed the old fortifications and made the junction between Place Stanislas and Place de la Carrière, thus unifying the city.

What there is to see

Inspired by ancient triumphal arches, the Héré Arch is richly adorned with sculptures, trophies and inscriptions to the glory of King Louis XV. Passing through it, you go from Place Stanislas, luminous and enclosed, to the long perspective of Place de la Carrière. It is one of the major elements of the urban ensemble listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Practical information

The Héré Arch links Place Stanislas to Place de la Carrière, in the heart of Nancy. It can be crossed freely on foot at all hours and on the level. It is part of the ensemble listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to be discovered along the walk.

What was the Héré Arch for?

To link Place Stanislas to Place de la Carrière by crossing the old ramparts that separated the Old Town from the New Town.

Who designed the Héré Arch?

The architect Emmanuel Héré, to whom it owes its name, as part of the great urban project of Duke Stanislas in the eighteenth century.