Lunéville Castle was built at the beginning of the XVIIIth century by Léopold 1er, Duke of Lorraine, it became the home of a brilliant European court both under the Duke’s reign and that of Stanislas Leszczynski. Because Luneville castle has the same plan as Versailles castle, it was nicknamed the "Little Versailles of Lorraine". Stanislas, king of Poland and last duke of Lorraine, died in this castle in 1766. The same year, the duchy of Lorraine was annexed by France.

On January 2nd 2003, a violent accidental fire destroyed the southern wing of Lunéville castle. The fire and the simultaneous collapse of the framework seriously damaged the chapel, the drawing rooms and the ducal apartments.
Restauration works began on April 2nd, 2005. It is currently the largest patrimonial building site in Europe. It involves the work of many specialists in art whose special skills are brought to the fore during the reconstruction.

The visit includes the gardens and some part of the Castle. We are currently negociating the possibility of visiting the retauration works. The Old City of Lunéville and Saint Jacques Church are also planned.

We will also visit Baccarat Crystallery Museum at Baccarat. This Museum welcomes visitors interested in viewing more than five hundred timeless pieces on display. Learn about the history of the unique art of handmade crystal, perfected since 1764 by Baccarat craftsmen in France. The Baccarat museum is divided into 4 rooms, among which a technical room enabling visitors to recount its history and to discover the crystal fabrication.

More about Baccarat Crystal and Crystalleries.

 

This excursion would not be complete without specialities tasting. We will visit the 'Maison de la Mirabelle' at Rozellieures to see the distillery and taste some drinks and food made with this famous yellow little plum.

More about the 'Maison de la Mirabelle'.