Saint Epvre Basilica, Gothic Revival basilica in Old Town, Nancy, France.
The structure extends 84 meters high with twin towers, featuring stained glass windows, wooden panels, and architectural elements made from Euville stone.
Construction of the current basilica started in 1864 under architect Prosper Morey, replacing a previous church from 1436 at the same location.
The basilica houses sacred relics of Saint Epvre at its altar and receives numerous Catholic worshippers throughout the year for religious ceremonies.
The basilica opens at variable hours depending on volunteer availability, with access through the main entrance on Place Saint-Epvre.
Emperor Franz-Joseph and Napoleon III contributed to its construction, with Pope Pius IX donating stone paving from the Appian Way for the choir.
Location: Nancy
Inception: November 26, 1874
Architects: Prosper Morey
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Made from material: Euville stone
Website: http://saint-epvre.hautetfort.com
GPS coordinates: 48.69597,6.18000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
Nancy presents an architectural range spanning from the medieval Porte de la Craffe to the ornamented facades of the Art Nouveau era. The city served as a center for the Art Nouveau movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, evident in structures such as Villa Majorelle and Maison Weissenburger. Beyond these decorative residences, buildings like the Palais du Gouvernement and Palais Ducal document the political and dynastic history of Lorraine, while religious structures including Basilique Saint-Epvre and Chapelle Ducale represent the region's spiritual architecture. The city spreads across several historic districts with distinct visual characteristics. Place de la Carrière and surrounding streets such as Rue des Maréchaux and Rue Félix-Faure demonstrate classical and Baroque urban planning with symmetrical facades and uniform design. The Quartier des Trois Maisons preserves medieval elements, while Cours Léopold presents wider boulevards and neoclassical structures. Public spaces such as the Marché Couvert offer everyday scenes within architectural frameworks dating to the 19th century. Green spaces provide contrast to the urban density. Parc de la Pépinière extends across 52 acres (21 hectares) in the city center, combining formal gardens with wooded paths. Jardin Dominique Alexandre Godron displays botanical collections adjacent to the Musée-Aquarium de Nancy. Smaller parks like Parc de la Cure d'Air and Parc Olry offer elevated vantage points over the cityscape. The Quai Sainte-Catherine along the canal connects waterways with historic infrastructure, creating linear compositions along the waterfront.
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