Basilique Saint-Epvre
A towering neo-Gothic church in the old town, with an 87 m spire, a richly decorated interior of stained glass and organ, and a landmark of the old town skyline.
The Basilica of Saint-Epvre was built between 1864 and 1874 in the neo-Gothic style, replacing an earlier medieval church. Its 87 m spire is a landmark of the old town. During construction, several European royal families made donations, and the interior stained-glass windows came from workshops in Vienna, Munich and elsewhere; the organ is also notable. In front of the church, a small square features an equestrian statue of Duke René II of Lorraine. Admission is free. Located near the Grande Rue and the Ducal Palace, it is an easy stop while exploring the old town.
Opening hours
About 9am–6pm (closed to visitors during services)
Nearby sights
- Palais des Ducs de Lorraine – Musée Lorrain
- Grande Rue (Old Town)
- Place de la Carrière
- Église des Cordeliers
- Arc Héré
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy
- Porte de la Craffe
- Place Stanislas