Liverdun, Medieval commune in Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
Liverdun is a commune in Meurthe-et-Moselle located on a peninsula formed by the Moselle River at an elevated position. The settlement sits among forests and valleys, with road connections linking it to the wider Grand Est region.
The settlement began as a Roman strategic point and later became a fortified location controlling river passage routes. This position as a controlling point shaped its medieval development for centuries.
Local bakeries continue making traditional madeleines using family recipes, and this pastry remains a daily presence in the community's food culture.
The best time to visit is during warmer months when roads are accessible and the surrounding landscape is most enjoyable. The location is easily reached by car, and regular bus services run to nearby Nancy.
The peninsula shape formed by the Moselle river around the location provided natural protection that required few additional fortifications in medieval times. Visitors can clearly see this geographic feature while walking around the settlement.
Location: Meurthe-et-Moselle
Location: arrondissement of Nancy
Elevation above the sea: 264 m
Shares border with: Aingeray, Champigneulles, Frouard, Jaillon, Marbache, Pompey, Rosières-en-Haye, Saizerais, Sexey-les-Bois, Velaine-en-Haye, Villey-Saint-Étienne, Bois-de-Haye
Phone: +33383244676
Email: secretariat@ville-liverdun.fr
Website: http://liverdun.com
GPS coordinates: 48.75028,6.06194
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
The Grand Est displays a rich architectural and military heritage, from fortified structures like the Fort of Mutzig and the La Ferté ouvrage on the Maginot Line, to princely residences such as Château de Lunéville with its French gardens. The region also preserves religious sites like the Abbey of Sturzelbronn in the Vosges forests and the Jesuit College in Reims, founded in the early 17th century. Urban centers feature notable architectural complexes: the Kammerzell House in Strasbourg exemplifies 15th-century Alsatian half-timbered construction, while the Ducal Square in Charleville-Mézières reflects Renaissance urban planning. The Humanist Library in Sélestat holds over 150 medieval manuscripts and ancient books. Technical sites like the old Chappe telegraph tower in Saverne recall early communication history before the electric era. Historic parks, including that of Château de Pange with geometric gardens and stone bridges, offer pathways through centuries of landscape design.
Château Corbin
132 m
St Peter's Church, Liverdun
248 m
La Forêt de Goupil
5.6 km
Théâtre Gérard-Philipe
5.1 km
Musée automobile de Lorraine
5.8 km
Grosse-maison de Villey-Saint-Étienne
6.5 km
Golf Club de Nancy
2.2 km
Église Saint-Médard d'Aingeray
4.6 km
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Vierge de Sexey-les-Bois
4.9 km
Église Saint-Epvre de Pompey
4.5 km
Église Sainte-Madeleine de Velaine-en-Haye
6 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Rosières-en-Haye
6.4 km
Église de Frouard
4.6 km
Église Saint-Martin de Villey-Saint-Étienne
6.5 km
Église Saint-Georges de Saizerais
5.1 km
Croix de mission de Liverdun
272 m
Chapelle Notre-dame-du-bel-amour de Liverdun
524 m
Chapelle Saint-Euchaire de Saint-Euchaire
5.4 km
Maison Weisberger
277 m
Château de la Garenne
782 m
Maison Renard
269 m
Maison Fransot
283 m
Maison Benoît, place de la Fontaine
259 m
Maison Benoît, 4 rue de l'Église
258 m
Chapelle Sainte-Anne de Pompey
4.7 km
Porte fortifiée Liverdun
419 m
Maison du Gouverneur
360 m
Presbytère de Liverdun
270 mReviews
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