Saint-Dizier

On the doorstep of Lac du Der, Saint-Dizier is a town of art and industry renowned for its Art Nouveau cast-iron ornaments, which once graced squares and gardens all over the world.

Getting there

By train: Saint-Dizier station. By car: N4/N67.

History

Besieged in 1544 by Emperor Charles V, the town put up a heroic resistance (the “soldiers of Saint-Dizier”). In the 19th century its foundries made its name.

Culture & stories

The Métallurgic Park trail, cast-iron art around town, the château and the theatre; Lac du Der is close by.

Location