Located in the Côtes de Meuse area, Hattonchâtel is one of the most beautiful villages in the region. The reredos in the chapel is said to have been carved by Ligier Richier, one of the most prestigious sculptors of the Renaissance. Stained-glass windows by Gruber add to the enjoyment of the visit. Also worth seeing is the Musée Louise-Cottin, named after the artist who won the Grand Prix de Rome in 1934. The museum is located in the Romanesque-style Town Hall. The castle, restored in 15th Century, overlooks the plain. The panoramic view is breathtaking
Over the centuries, spirituality found expression in religious architecture and influences came from many different quarters to a region that formed a crossroads at the heart of the continent. One example is the basilica church in Epinal dedicated to St. Maurice, which displays a combination of influences from Champagne and Burgundy. Romanesque architecture can be seen in one of the chancels of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Verdun or in smaller buildings such as the churches in Bouzemont, Relanges and Champ-le-Duc in Vosges or the church of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains in Metz, thought to be the oldest church in France.