Registration as Historic Monument 2025 (≈ 2025)
Total protection of the church and its grounds.
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Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The Church of Saint-Melaine, in its entirety, and its plated land, including the first span including the sacristy and the hors-œuvre chapel adjacent to the western façade, located on Rue Pasteur, shown parcel 210 and parcel 211 section AB to the cadastre, in accordance with the plan annexed to the decree: inscription by order of 20 May 2025
Origin and history
The church Saint-Melaine is a religious building located in Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, in the department of Meurthe-et-Moselle, in the Grand Est region. This monument, whose location is estimated to be fair according to the available data, was listed as a Historical Monument by order of 20 May 2025. This protection concerns the entire church, including the first span with its sacristy and the chapel to the west, as well as its plated ground, identified in plots 210 and 211 of the cadastre.
The church is located at 11 rue Pasteur, in a commune marked by an urban and industrial history, typical of Lorraine. Although specific architectural or historical details are not mentioned in the sources, this type of monument traditionally plays a central role in community life, serving as a place of worship, gathering and collective memory. The churches of this region, often built or renovated in medieval or modern times, reflect the social and religious evolutions of local populations.
The property of the Saint-Melaine church is shared between the municipality of Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy and private owners. This management duality can influence its access to the public, whether it be visits, rentals for events or other services. Practical information, such as opening times or visiting arrangements, is not specified in the available sources, but its status as a Historic Monument suggests a desire to preserve and enhance the local heritage.
