Castle Map

France

Castles near Nancy

61 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 Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine, 1 km north-west of the city centre; the most famous is Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg (#226 of 9,035 worldwide) 99 km south-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Titelberg, founded c. 100 BC.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries: France (50), Luxembourg (9), Germany (2).

Within 25 km of Nancy

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 42 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 Castle Map atlas maps 61 landmarks (14 castles · 6 fortresses · 13 palaces & châteaux · 28 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?

Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine, a palace 1 km north-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Nancy?

Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, ranked #226 of 9,035 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 Titelberg, founded c. 100 BC: 97 km north. 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.