Porte Désilles

The Porte Désilles or Mémorial Désilles is a memorial gate in , France. It is considered to be the oldest in France. It is located on the Place du Luxembourg, on the northern extension of the Cours Léopold and the Esplanade du Souvenir-Français, at the junction of the Rue Désilles, the Rue de Metz and the Rue de la Craffe.
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: monument in Nancy (France)
  • Also known as: “Porte Desilles”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Maison Weissenburger and Immeuble, 52 cours Léopold, Nancy.

Historic building
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is a historic building.

Historic building
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is a historic building.

Historic building
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is a historic building, which is situated 110 metres east of Porte Désilles.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy and Liverdun.

Town
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is a commune in the department in north-eastern . Its inhabitants are called Vandopériens. is situated 4 km south of Porte Désilles.

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is a commune in containing medieval hill village of the same name, that overlooks the Moselle River as it cuts way through its tree lined limestone gorge.

Porte Désilles

Latitude
48.69796° or 48° 41′ 53″ north
Longitude
6.17417° or 6° 10′ 27″ east
Inception
18th century
Open location code
8FW8M5XF+5M
Open­Street­Map ID
way 44390636
Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Wiki­data ID
Q3398915
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Porte Désilles” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Parvis Valéry Giscard d’Estaing and WIN Sport School Nancy.

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