Porte de la Craffe
Nancy's oldest surviving city defense, a 14th-century twin-towered gate whose Lorraine cross has become a symbol of the city.
The Porte de la Craffe was built around 1336 as the northern gate of the medieval city wall. Its two round towers were added in the 15th century, and it was used as a prison for a long time. The Lorraine double cross and thistle emblem prominently displayed on the gatehouse are symbols of Nancy. The gate stands at the northern end of the old town's main street and can be combined with the Ducal Palace, the Cordeliers Church and the Basilica of Saint-Epvre into a walking route through the old town. The exterior can be viewed at any time; the interior is only open during events or guided tours.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; interior open on select dates only
Nearby sights
- Église des Cordeliers
- Grande Rue (Old Town)
- Palais des Ducs de Lorraine – Musée Lorrain
- Basilique Saint-Epvre
- Place de la Carrière
- Arc Héré
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy
- Parc de la Pépinière