Église des Cordeliers
The burial church of the Dukes of Lorraine, with an octagonal ducal chapel and finely carved tomb sculptures; part of the Musée Lorrain.
The Cordeliers Church was built at the end of the 15th century as the church of a Franciscan monastery, and it is the burial place of successive Dukes of Lorraine. The octagonal ducal chapel inside was built in the manner of the Medici Chapel in Florence, with an ornate dome and Renaissance tomb sculptures, including the recumbent effigy of Philippa of Guelders carved by Ligier Richier. The monastery buildings next door house an exhibition of Lorraine folk culture. It is now managed by the Musée Lorrain; while the Palais des Ducs is under renovation, this is the main open section. Admission is about €4, and it is closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10am–12:30pm, 2–6pm (closed Mon)
Nearby sights
- Grande Rue (Old Town)
- Palais des Ducs de Lorraine – Musée Lorrain
- Basilique Saint-Epvre
- Porte de la Craffe
- Place de la Carrière
- Arc Héré
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy
- Parc de la Pépinière