St. Nicholas
 St. Nicolas Monuments in France

St. Nicolas is often honored in France, particularly in Alsace and Lorraine. Click for larger images.

Auxerre
St. Nicolas statue is in the Place Saint Nicolas square. He is shown as the patron saint of children and sailors

Statue in niche
Photos: Rindert Brower
Statue on building

Avant-lès-Ramerupt
The damaged statue is on the fire brigade building, near the church.

Marcilly-sur-Seine
The former Hotel St. Nicolas still displays the saint's image, as well as his name in the bricks.

Strasbourg
Pâtisserie Saint Nicolas in Strasbourg.

Sauzon, Bretagne, France
The sign is for La Beurreée St. Nicolas Boulanger, the bakery across from St. Nicolas church.

Yutz, Lorraine
The statue of St. Nicolas was originally at the Saint-Nicolas de Yutz brewery (1898-1986). It is now in front of the Saint-Nicolas church.

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