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French heritage: iconic sites and food of the Grand Est
This sheet presents cultural landmarks of French society. It focuses on the Grand Est region.
Key points of the sheet
- Place Stanislas is a large square in the heart of Nancy. It has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1983.
- It was built in the middle of the 18th century, with classical architecture. It is known for its golden gates, its fountains and its elegant buildings.
- Around the square there are, for example, the town hall, the Opera and the Fine Arts Museum. Residents like it and it hosts many events.
- Alsatian choucroute is a dish made with fermented cabbage. It can be served with sausages, bacon or ham.
- Choucroute is cooked slowly so the flavours mix well. In Alsace, people eat it mostly in winter.
- People can eat choucroute at restaurants or at festive meals.
Words to know
- Place Stanislas
- It is a large square in the heart of Nancy, listed by UNESCO since 1983.
- UNESCO World Heritage (patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO)
- Place Stanislas has been listed there since 1983.
- Alsatian choucroute (sauerkraut) (choucroute alsacienne)
- It is a traditional dish made with fermented cabbage.
- Grand Est
- The sheet mainly presents the cultural landmarks of the Grand Est.
Test yourself: 3 questions
In which city is Place Stanislas?
In French, the language of the exam: Dans quelle ville se trouve la place Stanislas ?
Place Stanislas is located in the heart of the city of Nancy.
When was Place Stanislas built?
In French, the language of the exam: Quand la place Stanislas a-t-elle été construite ?
The square was built in the middle of the 18th century.
What is Alsatian choucroute made with?
In French, the language of the exam: Avec quoi fait-on la choucroute alsacienne ?
Alsatian choucroute is a dish made with fermented cabbage.
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Sheet “Patrimoine français : sites emblématiques et gastronomie du Grand Est” of the French Ministry of the Interior: formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr. Content published under the Etalab Open Licence 2.0. This page is a plain-language adaptation made by Hexaciv, which is not an official site: if in doubt, the ministry's text is the one that counts.
Ministry sheet read on 23 October 2026, still identical on 25 October 2026.