Stanislas Square, Royal square in central Nancy, France.
Stanislas Square is a royal plaza in central Nancy that measures 125 meters by 106 meters, paved with light ochre stone. Darker stones form diagonal patterns across the surface, giving the ground a rhythmic structure.
The plaza was built between 1752 and 1755 following designs by architect Emmanuel Héré de Corny, connecting the medieval old town of Nancy with the newer district. Its completion marked a turning point in the urban development of the Lorraine capital.
The square takes its name from Stanisław Leszczyński, the former king of Poland who shaped the city as Duke of Lorraine. Jean Lamour's gilded wrought iron gates frame the fountains and separate the open space from the surrounding buildings, their delicate patterns catching the sunlight.
The central location gives direct access to restaurants, museums, and entertainment venues, with the entire area restricted to pedestrians since 2005. Especially in the evening, when lighting highlights the facades and gates, the architecture reveals its full effect.
A time capsule buried during the 250th anniversary celebrations rests beneath the pavement, containing citizen portraits and a lunar meteorite. Few visitors know about this hidden legacy beneath their feet.
Location: Nancy
Inception: November 26, 1755
Architects: Emmanuel Héré de Corny
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture, Rococo
Part of: Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière and Place d'Alliance in Nancy, réseau viaire de Nancy
Address: Pl. Stanislas, 54000 Nancy, France
Phone: +33383352241
Website: https://pop.culture.gouv.fr/notice/merimee/PA00106311
GPS coordinates: 48.69361,6.18333
Latest update: December 12, 2025 18:01
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