Before you is a square with a neoclassical facade featuring rich embellishments, a fountain, and a green statue standing upon it - look to the right of the arcade to spot it.
Imagine the rustle of leaves, the gentle murmur of conversations, and echoes of bygone times among the tall townhouses of old Nancy. It was here, west of the monumental Arc Héré, that a place was born that changed its face over centuries. Previously, the area was confined by city walls and lacked this open space until the 19th century. When the old walls fell, a new road and square were created here. Initially, it was called 'Camel Square,' because it was here, in 1698, that Duke Leopold brought exotic animals to the astonishment of the residents. Today, however, the name was given in honor of the Counts of Vaudémont - one of the oldest and most famous families in the entire Duchy of Lorraine. In 1877, architect Prosper Morey transformed the shape of the square, and a fountain with a neoclassical facade, adorned with flaming vases, dominated the whole. The main spot is occupied by a monument to Jacques Callot, master engraver, and on the sides, you can spot busts of two other famous artists. The square combines the nobility of history with the daily life of the city and continues to be a witness to human emotions and encounters.
