Commercy | ||
region | Grand Est | |
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Residents | 5.399 (2018) | |
height | 227 m | |
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Commercy is a city in the department Meuse in the region Grand Est (former region Lorraine) in France.
background
The city on the Meuse, Seat of a sub-prefecture, came to France in 1766 after an eventful history.
getting there
By plane
Please refer Bar-le-Duc
By train
Commercy has a rail connection. Also operate from Meuse TGV regular buses to the city on the high-speed route.
By bus
In the street
Commercy is around 8.5 km north of the four-lane national road almost 40 km west of Nancy. The city is accessed from the N4 via the D954.
By boat
The canalized Meuse is navigable (Canal de la Meuse, formerly Canal de l'Est) and is connected to the canal network of eastern France.
By bicycle
Commercy is on the Maas cycle route.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- The Commercy Castle with its courtyard open to the city, a colossal Ionic column arrangement on the corps de logis and the side wings ending in pavilions. On the side of the Meuse is a high terrace wall that hides the remains of the Gothic Upper Castle, a moated castle. The castle burned down in 1944, but the exterior was restored (today municipal offices).
- The baroque Hotel de Ville (Town hall).
- The Saint-Pantaléon church.
- The Benedictine priory Breuil.
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
The city is for the pastries Madeleines de Commercy known.
trips
literature
Web links
http://www.commercy.fr - Commercy official website