Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine

at 64 Grande Rue, Nancy France

The Ducal Palace of Nancy or Palais ducal du Nancy is a palace in Nancy, France, which was home to the Dukes of Lorraine. It houses the Musée Lorrain, one of Nancy's principal museums, dedicated to the art, history and popular traditions of Lorraine until the early 20th century.HistoryThe palace was built in the 15th century for René II, Duke of Lorraine.In the 18th century the palace was extended by Baroque architects. Under the rule of Leopold, Duke of Lorraine parts of the building were pulled down, in preparation of greater projects, he intended. After the House of Habsburg had given Lorraine under French control in change for Tuscany, the ducal palace in Nancy became the home of Stanisław Leszczyński. After Stanisław's death, his Duchy was inherited by his son-in-law, King Louis XV of France and incorporated in his dominions.The first level of the structure contains reception and dining rooms used by the Dukes, known as the Galerie des Cerfs. On the ground floor, there is an open-vaulted gallery overlooking the garden, while a portal marks the Grande Rue entrance. Also built in Gothic style, its décor suggests that it is one of the earliest examples of work from the Renaissance period in nowaday's eastern France.

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Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine
64 Grande Rue
Nancy
France
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Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine is Nancy based place and this enity listed in Tours & Sightseeing category. Located at 64 Grande Rue

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Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine
64 Grande Rue Nancy null France

The Ducal Palace of Nancy or Palais ducal du Nancy is a palace in Nancy, France, which was home to the Dukes of Lorraine. It houses the Musée Lorrain, one of Nancy's principal museums, dedicated to the art, history and popular traditions of Lorraine until the early 20th century.HistoryThe palace was built in the 15th century for René II, Duke of Lorraine.In the 18th century the palace was extended by Baroque architects. Under the rule of Leopold, Duke of Lorraine parts of the building were pulled down, in preparation of greater projects, he intended. After the House of Habsburg had given Lorraine under French control in change for Tuscany, the ducal palace in Nancy became the home of Stanisław Leszczyński. After Stanisław's death, his Duchy was inherited by his son-in-law, King Louis XV of France and incorporated in his dominions.The first level of the structure contains reception and dining rooms used by the Dukes, known as the Galerie des Cerfs. On the ground floor, there is an open-vaulted gallery overlooking the garden, while a portal marks the Grande Rue entrance. Also built in Gothic style, its décor suggests that it is one of the earliest examples of work from the Renaissance period in nowaday's eastern France.

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