Travel Guide Liverdun

Overlooking the Moselle loop, Liverdun was occupied by Paleolithic hunters before welcoming Neolithic farmers and breeders. Liberdunum, now Liverdun, is of Gallic origin, "dunum" meaning fortress on a rock. The Gallo-Roman presence is undeniable, justified by important communication routes. Owned by the bishopric of Toul, the citadel became a protection for the city of Toul in the 12th century. During the Ecole de Nancy period, the Corbin family owned Domaine de la Garenne, now known as Domaine des Eaux Bleues. Planted over 18 hectares, it was designed by the greatest names in Art Nouveau: Majorelle, Gruber, Vallin... on the initiative of the Corbin family. In the 19th century, Liverdun was nicknamed "Little Deauville". Its beaches were crowded with middle-class people who came by train from Nancy to spend a pleasant weekend by the water. Today, the loop of the Moselle is a magnet for nature lovers and river tourists alike. With exceptional views over the city and 70 km of waterways, it's one of Lorraine's most beautiful natural sites. Liverdun is the only town in France where you can take a complete tour of a city by boat. Don't miss the 16th-century porte Haute, the former collegiate church of Saint-Pierre and its Saint-Euchaire tomb, the Place de la Fontaine, the Renaissance houses, the washhouse, the former town hall, the 13th-century vaulted cellar on pillars, the canons' houses... All the more reason to plan a visit during your stay in this magnificent region.