Château de Commercy

Château de Commercy is a baroque residence with a central block accented by four columns and a grand staircase at its entrance. Vaulted buildings enclose a formal courtyard, creating the traditional arrangement of an eighteenth-century manor.

Construction of the current building began in 1708 under Charles Henri de Lorraine, Prince of Vaudémont. Architects Nicolas d'Orbay and Léopold Durand shaped the baroque character that defines the residence today.

King Stanislas Leszczynski received notable thinkers within these walls, turning the residence into a gathering place for philosophical exchange. The visits of figures like Voltaire shaped how people remember this building today.

The building now houses municipal offices and a public library where visitors can move freely. Guided tours offer the opportunity to see the historical rooms and explore the surrounding parkland.

The castle was built entirely from local Euville stone, a material that gives the baroque facade its warm, distinctive appearance. This choice of local stone connected the building to the landscape and resources of its region.

Location: Commercy

Inception: 1747

Architects: Emmanuel Héré de Corny

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Made from material: Euville stone

GPS coordinates: 48.76380,5.59270

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:46