Place Stanislas
Nancy, France
An 18th-century square framed by gilded wrought-iron gates and fountains, part of a UNESCO ensemble. On summer evenings a light show plays on the façades.
Place Stanislas in Nancy was built between 1752 and 1755 to plans by Emmanuel Héré. Stanislas Leszczynski, the last Duke of Lorraine, had it laid out in honour of his son-in-law Louis XV; it links the old town and the new town. The square measures about 125 by 106 m. Jean Lamour made the gilded wrought-iron gates and lanterns, and Barthélémy Guibal the fountains at the northern corners. Since 1983 the square, together with Place de la Carrière and Place d'Alliance, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town hall stands on the south side, the opera house on the east side and, opposite it on the west side, the Musée des Beaux-Arts.
An hour is enough for a visit, longer if you go into the museum. In summer 2026, from 12 June to 13 September, "La Belle Saison", a free video-mapping show of about 20 minutes, was projected onto the façades every evening; dates for 2027 had not yet been announced (as of October 2026).
- Nearest town
- Nancy, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 48.6936, 6.1832
- Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Aire de stationnement de Camping cars de Nancy Port de PlaisanceMotorhome stopover1 km from Place Stanislas · 10 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
- Aire de camping-cars - St Nicolas de PortMotorhome stopover11 km from Place StanislasMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Camping Les Boucles de la MoselleCampsite11 km from Place StanislasTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camping de Villey-le-SecCampsite15 km from Place StanislasTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Le Grand VannéMotorhome stopover17 km from Place Stanislas · 32 pitchesCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Camping-Car Park Blainville-sur-l'EauMotorhome stopover22 km from Place Stanislas · 12 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Place Stanislas?
Place Stanislas is in Nancy, France, at GPS 48.6936, 6.1832. It is about 25 km from Pont-à-Mousson.
Can you camp near Place Stanislas?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de stationnement de Camping cars de Nancy Port de Plaisance, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Place Stanislas?
Place Stanislas is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lorraine: Metz, Nancy and Verdun.
What is there to see near Place Stanislas?
Places worth a stop nearby: Montsec American Monument (41 km), Metz Cathedral (47 km), Völklingen Ironworks (78 km) and Douaumont Ossuary (80 km).
When is the best time to visit Place Stanislas?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)