Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine

Ducal Palace of Nancy
Native name
Palais ducal du Nancy (French)
Built15th century
Built forRené II, Duke of Lorraine
Demolished18th century
Rebuilt18th century
Designated1840
Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine is located in Grand Est
Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine
Location of Ducal Palace of Nancy in Grand Est

48°41′49″N 6°10′49″E / 48.69694°N 6.18028°E / 48.69694; 6.18028

Equestrian statue of Duke Anthony of Lorraine
Inner courtyard of the ducal palace
Engraving of the palace complex, 1664

The Ducal Palace of Nancy (French: Palais ducal du Nancy) is a former princely residence in Nancy, France, which was home to the Dukes of Lorraine. It houses the Musée Lorrain, one of Nancy's principal museums, dedicated to the art, history and popular traditions of Lorraine until the early 20th century.[1] It has been listed since 1840 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.[2]

  1. ^ Le musée lorrain de Nancy Archived 2012-02-19 at the Wayback Machine (in French)
  2. ^ Base Mérimée: PA00106304, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French) Ancien palais ducal, actuellement musée lorrain