Commercy

Commercy owes its fame to the madeleine, a small cake said to have been born at the court of Stanisław Leszczyński, who made the town one of his residences.

Getting there

By train: Commercy station (Paris–Nancy line). By car: D958/D964.

History

The Château Stanislas, a former ducal residence rebuilt in the 18th century, overlooks the town; today it houses public services and exhibitions.

Culture & stories

Madeleine shops, the château and the state forest: a foodie stop in the Meuse.

Location