Maison Gaudin, Art Nouveau residence in Nancy, France

Maison Gaudin at 97 Rue Charles-III is a residence featuring ornamental facades and decorative rooflines that reflect the work of several artists and embody Art Nouveau design principles. The building combines architectural innovation with crafted details in stained glass, woodwork, and interior ornamentation.

The house was designed in 1899 by architect Georges Biet for leather merchant Alphonse Gaudin and stands as an early example of Art Nouveau in Nancy. Its construction marked a turning point in local architecture, as artistic modern design began to shape homes of wealthy residents.

The house holds the first known stained-glass work by master glazier Jacques Grüber, a street-facing verrière titled Le Tulipier. In the same room is another Grüber piece, Voyage au bord d'un lac, made for a fireplace by cabinetmaker Georges Léon Schwartz.

The building is protected and can be viewed from the outside, where its facade and roof details are clearly visible. Its location on Rue Charles-III makes it easy to include in a walk through Nancy's historic center.

Jacques Grüber's first known stained-glass work, a street-facing window called Le Tulipier, was made for this house. In the same room hangs Voyage au bord d'un lac, set above a fireplace by cabinetmaker Georges Léon Schwartz.