Place de la Carrière
A long, narrow square reached after passing through the Arc Héré, with two rows of linden trees and symmetrical mansions leading to the Government Palace, part of the same World Heritage ensemble.
Place de la Carrière was originally a medieval knights' jousting ground. In the 18th century Héré transformed it into a long ceremonial square flanked by aristocratic mansions with uniform façades. Between four rows of linden trees are wrought-iron railings and statues, and at the far end stands the Government Palace (formerly the Governor's Palace of Lorraine), embraced by a semicircular colonnade. Together with Place Stanislas and Place d'Alliance, it forms a World Heritage ensemble. Admission is free. Walk from Place Stanislas through the Arc Héré all the way to the Government Palace, then turn into the adjacent Parc de la Pépinière.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Arc Héré
- Basilique Saint-Epvre
- Palais des Ducs de Lorraine – Musée Lorrain
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy
- Place Stanislas
- Grande Rue (Old Town)
- Église des Cordeliers
- Parc de la Pépinière