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Laxou

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Meurthe-et-Moselle

Common of more than 15 000 inhabitants, Laxou takes place in Meurthe-et-Moselle, in new region Great East. It is located in the agglomeration of Nancy, mostly covered by the forest of Haye. Limitrophe of Chavigny, Maron and Villers-lès-Nancy, it is the third city of the agglomeration in population behind Nancy and Vandœuvre.

Located in an old wine valley, the town of Laxou was already occupied during the Merovingian period. Occupied by the Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem from the beginning of the 12th century, it developed at that time under the bosom of the Dukes of Lorraine. Once known for its vineyards, the town also developed its quarries and iron mines until the 20th century.

Tourist, Laxou still enjoys the appeal of its glorious neighbor, Nancy, as well as its interesting architectural and historical heritage.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLaxou
Postcode54520
Tourism label
Latitude48.6842560 (N 48° 41’ 3”)
Longitude6.1525250 (E 6° 9’ 9”)
AltitudeFrom 2m to 3m
Surface area15.94 km²
Population14631 inhabitants
Density917 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureNancy (4.5 km, 12 min)
Insee code54304
IntercommunalityME Métropole du Grand Nancy
DepartmentMeurthe-et-Moselle
TerritoryLorraine
RegionGreat East

Nearest cities & towns

Villers-lès-Nancy1.7 km (4 min)
Nancy3.4 km (9 min)
Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy4.2 km (9 min)
Maxéville4.3 km (10 min)
Malzéville4.8 km (11 min)
Jarville-la-Malgrange5.1 km (14 min)
Houdemont5.5 km (11 min)
Saint-Max5.9 km (13 min)
Heillecourt6.3 km (13 min)
Dommartemont7.2 km (16 min)
Tomblaine7.4 km (13 min)
Champigneulles7.5 km (15 min)
Essey-lès-Nancy8 km (18 min)
Laneuveville-devant-Nancy8.1 km (18 min)
Saulxures-lès-Nancy9.4 km (17 min)

Things to see and do

Former city mansion, the current town hall dates from the mid-nineteenth century. Once school, the site has a beautiful landscaped garden. While strolling in the town, you will also appreciate the porterie of the hospital of Maréville of the eighteenth century, the place of Jet-d'Eau of the mid-nineteenth century, or the Jewish cemetery. The latter dates from the end of the thirteenth century and was destroyed during the Battle of Nancy at the end of the fifteenth century, when Rene II expelled the Jews of the Duchy of Lorraine on the pretext that they had traded with the Burgundians.

Built in 1877, the Saint-Genès church stands on the remains of an old 15th-century building. In the town, one can also discover the churches Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Saint-Paul and Saint-Roch.

Green, the city of Laxou has several natural areas to discover for a walk or outdoor activities, like the forest of Haye with its hiking trails or the leisure park of Champ-de-Boeuf with its attractions for the youngest. The city also has more than ten kilometers of trails and orchards to discover.

Events and festivities

At the beginning of March, place at 3rd Stop at Laxou, a carnival rich in musical and festive entertainment.

In August, the Sauvage festival offers entertainment, games, live shows and an open air cinema.

In September, La Campagne à la Ville invites visitors to discover a mini farm, demonstration workshops for making butter or flour, old games, a craft market...

Saint Nicolas is celebrated every year at the beginning of December.

Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 1°C - Max. 10°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 13°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 18°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Shop selling local and regional products
Local flavoursFreeSorcy-Saint-Martin (38 km)
Making an egg in a glass artist's studio
Arts and CraftsFreeHeudicourt-sous-les-Côtes (43 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Tour of Liverdun
HikeEasy2:00Liverdun (9.9 km)
Villey-Saint-Étienne structures
HikeEasy2:00Villey-Saint-Étienne (13.7 km)
The Tops of Vigneulles
HikeEasy1:30Vigneulles (18.8 km)
Mont Saint-Jean Mountain Circuit
HikeEasy2:00Jeandelaincourt (18.8 km)
Coughing wood
HikeEasy2:00Blainville-sur-l'Eau (23 km)

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