Villa Majorelle

Nancy


The whimsical Villa Majorelle, built by Henri Sauvage in 1901, bears the hallmarks of Majorelle (furniture) and Gruber (stained glass). The centrepiece is Les Blés dining room, with its vine-like stone fireplace. Advance telephone bookings are essential.


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