Thursday, June 3, 2021

Nancy, France - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Nancy, France

Weather: Showers early becoming a steady light rain later in the day, 58/75F.

Route: From Reims 245 km ESE on A4 and A31.

Population: 104,885

Significance: The World Heritage Site is centered on three squares built in the mid-18th century by Stanislas Leszczynski, Duke of Lorraine.  The buildings in these squares are baroque design - meant to be a connection from the old medieval city and the new city.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Images:

Place de la Carriere (from whc.unesco.org)

Place Stanislas (from whc.unesco.org)





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