France > France regions > Lorraine > Meuse > Bar-le-Duc
Bar-le-Duc
Bar-le-Duc is located between Reims and Nancy in the Lorraine department of north-east France (200 km east of Paris).
The town, in its quiet location in a forested valley on the River Ornain, has several features and monuments to discover during a visit. The town essentially falls into two parts - the lower town, containing the more modern part of the town; and the upper town (reached by various steep staircases) where much of the historical interest is to be found.
- The Place Saint-Pierre (and the adjacent Rue des Ducs), with some fine renaissance houses and, at one end of the square...
- Saint Etienne church, and the renowned carving of a corpse (that of René de Chalon, Prince of Orange) that it contains, by important renaissance sculptor Ligier Richier
- narrow streets lined with medieval houses
- Remaining from the original town ramparts is the clocktower, and some ruins from the original 15th century chateau
- The bridge (Pont Notre-Dame) and guardtower over the river (in the lower part of the town)
There are also some attractive parks in the town, including the 200 year old park of the town hall, and the unusual plant species in the Parc de Marbeaumont.
Note: the route from Bar-le-Duc to Verdun, to the north, was of great importance during the terrible Battle of Verdun during the First World War, being the only supply route for the provisions for the French army.
Bar-le-Duc: tourist information, map, travel plans and gites
|
|
PLAN A VISIT TO BAR-LE-DUCHotels Bar-le-Duc
Holiday rentals / travel Property for sale Bar-le-Duc PLACES TO VISIT NEAR BAR-LE-DUC
|
|
Map of Bar-le-Duc, France |
Places to visit - Bar-le-Duc
Explore places within about 70 kilometres on a map: Bar-le-Duc.
Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Bar-le-Duc are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)
- See also Bar-le-Duc (version Francais)
Tourist Classifications for Bar-le-Duc
- Listed as "Plus Beaux Detour" town in France (ie recommended stopover place)
- Listed as "Ville d'Art et Histoire" (ie focus on preserving the town heritage)
Information and photos
This travel guide has information, holidays and photos of Bar-le-Duc when available. If you have any photos or relevant information please send them to us! Full credit will be given if they are used.