Porte de la Craffe

Nancy, France

Porte de la Craffe is the oldest fortification in Nancy, built in the 14th and 15th centuries and later became a prison until the 19th century. Notre-Dame gate, lying behind it, doubled up the city's defences at this point. It became a symbol of the Old Town.

Address

Grande Rue 106b, Nancy, France

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Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Place Stanislas (0,7 km)
Museum of Fine Arts (0,7 km)
St. Epvre Basilica (0,4 km)
Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine (0,2 km)
Church of Saint-François-des-Cordeliers (0,2 km)
Nancy Cathedral (1,1 km)
Church of Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours (2,9 km)

Metz Cathedral (46,8 km)
Temple Neuf (46,9 km)
Museums of Metz (46,9 km)
Abbey of Saint-Arnould (46,6 km)
Cloître des Recollets (46,8 km)
Germans' Gate (46,6 km)
Basilica of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains (46,3 km)
Templars' Chapel (46,2 km)
Toul Cathedral (21 km)

User Reviews

Franklin Lima (33 days ago)
The best experience!, excellent service, great Bourgogne wines. This chief is a magician, an artist who knows the state of french food. And the best of all, they have true caipirinha drink (made with brazilian cachaça!)?.

rafael morales (39 days ago)
Great atmosphere, good music.

Derek Stewart (11 months ago)
Such a beautiful 14th century gate. Great place to checkout if you are already on Grande Rue. So special!

TheBassBailey (15 months ago)
Really cool to see in person. It looks like the entrance to a grand castle! The street of cafes and small shops just after the entrance was really nice, too. Nice small town vibes; busy but calm and quaint. You can walk through the entrance too, the interior isn't as grand but is also nice to see

Pratharv (15 months ago)
It is a gate and an old fortification. It has beautiful facade. It is located near to the stanislas place. Next to the museum. It is a free.

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