Thiryi Barracks

The Thiry Barracks (now the Marshal Lyautey administrative center) is a military building in Nancy. It has three similar structures arranged around a rectangular courtyard. A decorated gable faces Rue Sainte-Catherine. The layout keeps its original design and is still used for military functions today.

The barracks were built between 1765 and 1769 by architect Richard Mique under Louis XV's commission, marking Lorraine's integration into France. This construction project was part of the administrative consolidation of this newly acquired French territory.

The barracks display classical French military design through symmetrical buildings and formal geometric layouts that remain visible today. These architectural features shape how the place looks and functions in daily use.

The barracks are located on Rue Sainte-Catherine and visible from the street, but the courtyard is typically not accessible to the public as the grounds remain in active military use. The facade and classical architectural details can be appreciated from outside along the street.

Emperor Franz Joseph visited the barracks and praised them as among the most efficient military structures in Europe, highlighting their strategic importance in European military architecture. This imperial recognition made the facility a model for advanced military design of its era.