Eglise Saint Jacques Lunéville

Saint-Jacques Church exhibits classical architecture with symmetrical proportions, featuring a grand facade and a central bell tower that rises above Lunéville's skyline.

Construction of the church began in 1730 under architect Jean-Nicolas Jennesson and concluded in 1747, during the period when Lunéville became the capital of Lorraine.

The church houses an exceptional organ built between 1749 and 1751, distinguished by its concealed pipes behind a trompe l'oeil fresco designed by Emmanuel Héré.

Visitors can access the church during summer weekends from 2 PM to 6 PM, with a dedicated sacred art exhibition space open throughout regular church hours.

The remains of Émilie du Châtelet rest within the church, while a funerary monument once contained the entrails of Duke Stanislas Leszczynski of Lorraine.

Location: Lunéville

Inception: 1747

Architects: Jean-Nicolas Jennesson

Architectural style: Classicism

Part of: Abbaye Saint-Rémy de Lunéville

GPS coordinates: 48.59220,6.49203

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46