Castlemap

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Castles near Nancy

50 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Château de Lunéville, 25 km south-east of the city centre; the most famous is Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg — #228 of 8,133 worldwide — 99 km south-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Château de Pierre-Percée, founded 1100.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — France (41), Luxembourg (8), Germany (1).

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 33 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q40898.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Nancy?

The Castlemap atlas maps 50 landmarks (13 castles · 6 fortresses · 7 palaces & châteaux · 24 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Nancy, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Nancy?

Château de Lunéville, a palace 25 km south-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Nancy?

Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, ranked #228 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 99 km south-east from Nancy.

What is the oldest castle near Nancy?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Château de Pierre-Percée, founded 1100 — 60 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Metz (47 km) · Saarbrücken (85 km) · Luxembourg (102 km) · Colmar (110 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.