Nancy

Nancy

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownNancy
Insee code54395
Postcode54000
Latitude48.6920540
Longitude6.1844170
AltitudeFrom 188 to 353 meters
Surface15.01 km²
Population107710 inhabitants
Density7175 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelMalzéville at 2.8 km (5 min)
DepartmentMeurthe-et-MoselleSaint-Max at 3 km (6 min)
RegionLorraineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Nancy, head of the department of Meurthe-et-Moselle, and the city with the famous Art Nouveau Nancy School founded in 1901 by Émile Gallé glass.

Gastronomic specialties: bergamot, buttons, Baba au Rhum ...

Important festivities for Saint Nicolas. Christmas market in December.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The architectural ensemble of 18th century World Heritage of UNESCO:
  • Place Stanislas.
  • Place d'Alliance.
  • Place de la Carrière.
  • The door Craffe 14th century.
  • The Ducal Palace from the 15th century.
  • The church of the Franciscans of the 15th century.
  • The Museum School Nancy dedicated to Art Nouveau, Nancy (works by Galle, Daum, Majorelle ...).
  • The Museum of Fine Arts houses paintings, sculptures and glassware collection.
  • Lorraine History Museum, housed in the former palace of the Dukes of Lorraine.
  • The Park Nursery, a large green space located in the heart of the city.
  • The Botanical Garden Montet.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Nancy-Ville
Information pointsTourist Office of Nancy
Leisure centresGarden Dominique Alexandre Godron,   Marina Saint Georges,   Museum Historique Lorrain,   Museum of Fine Art of Nancy,   Museum of L'Ecole de Nancy,   Museum of Zoologie-Aquarium Tropical,   Park Sainte-Marie
MonumentsAbbey Saint-Joseph,   Basilica Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes,   Basilica Saint-Epvre,   Basilica of the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur de Nancy,   Caserne Thiry de Nancy,   Cathedral Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation,   Chambre de commerce,   Chapel of La Visitation,   Church Saint-Sébastien,   Door Désilles,   Door Saint-Georges,   Door Saint-Nicolas,   Door Sainte-Catherine,   Door Stanislas,   Door of La Citadelle,   Door of La Craffe,   House Gaudin,   Palace of the Ducs de Lorraine,   Private Mansion of Craon de Nancy,   Private Mansion of Haussonville,   Synagogue of Nancy,   Villa Majorelle
Performance hallsExhibition Park of Nancy,   L'Autre Canal,   Le Hublot,   MJC Pichon,   Opera National de Lorraine,   Salle Poirel

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • The central market (place Henri Mengin and covered market): Tuesday to Saturday.
  • The Fair Nancy: in April.
  • Festival International de Chant Choral: April-May
  • Rendezvous Place Stanislas: Mid-June to mid-September. Show highlighting the facade of City Hall.
  • Nancyphonies - Nancy Festival (music festival) in July and August.
  • Books on the Square: the month of September.
  • Nancy Jazz Pulsations: in October.
  • Festival of Saint-Nicolas: early December.
  • Christmas Village: the Saint-Nicolas at Christmas.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • The Basilica of Saint-Nicolas-de-Port, late Gothic (13 km).
  • The Cathedral of Toul (23 km).
  • Pont-à-Mousson (place Duroc Prémontrés Abbey, the banks of the Moselle) to 30 km.
  • Walking in the Parc Naturel Régional de Lorraine.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Activities run by local tradersEntertainmentFreeFrouard (6.1 km)
Outdoor activities, water sports and leisureEntertainmentFrom 10 € to 90 €Frouard (9 km)
Sports and heritage touring holidaySports sensationsFrom 36.50 € to 166 €Frouard (9.1 km)
Briare enamel mosaic-making courseCraft170 €Crévic (17.3 km)
Discover the wines of LorraineLocal flavoursFrom 5.50 € to 8.50 €Blénod-lès-Toul (27 km)

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PHOTOS
Exterior of Museum and Aquarium Nancy
  
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WEATHER
Sunday 26 May
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Min. 4°C - Max. 8°C
Monday 27 May
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Min. 5°C - Max. 8°C
Tuesday 28 May
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RESTAURANTS 
La Maison dans le Parc  
9.1
Nancy
Discover the restaurant La Maison dans le Parc where you will be warmly welcomed by Françoise and Gilles Mutel. Located on the ground floor of a nineteenth century deumeure, you will...
Located in Nancy55 € per person 
L'Aubépine  
8.9
Nancy
SIMPLE & FRENCHY - A few steps from the Basilica of St. Epvre Nancy, freaks tradition and tasty homemade dishes settle in Hawthorn restaurant for a meal greedy and unfussy. Cozy interior...
Located in Nancy28 € per person 
La Cantine des Grands  
7.9
Nancy
AS TO SCHOOL - No penalties, bad note or dunce cap, phew! However, setting aside, La Cantine des Grands near the Picasso Museum in Nancy deserves a 20 out of 20. Hopscotch on the ground,...
Located in Nancy29 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Maisonnette individuelle    
9.3
Nancy
This house, in a residential area in the hill around Nancy, quite new and comfortable, is a small fairy tale, very close to the city but also in a green aera. It is quiet, very secure...
Located in Nancy70 € the double room 
Chateau de morey    
9.2
Belleau
Situated between Metz and Nancy in the heart of Lorraine. Selected by the Michelin Guide since 2007 Mirabelle 2007 Award (best reception, presented by the hosts). At the edge of the...
Located 15 km from Nancy90 € the double room 
Ferme sainte geneviève    
8.8
Sainte-Geneviève
Lorraine farm overhanging Mosell valley. Metz and Nancy at 25 km, Pont à Mousson 7 km. Four spacious and quiet, king size bed and bathroom very modern. A special room for family. Table...
Located 20 km from NancyFrom 58 € to 62 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gites de la Seille Lorraine  
9.9
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Létricourt
Cottage for 8 people. (200 m²), in a manor of comfort, 3 ears Gites de France, ideal for rest and relaxation in the vicinity of nature and the forest. Nearby sightseeing: - 30 min....
Located 22 km from NancyFrom 370 € to 560 € per week 
Gites de la Seille Lorraine Albizia  
7.2
Létricourt
Comfortable cottage for 5-6 people, 15 minutes of the race in Val de Lorraine Faulx, less than 30 minutes from Nancy, city of art nouveau, Place Stanislas (World Heritage of Unesco)......
Located 22 km from NancyFrom 290 € to 390 € per week 
La maison du bout  
9.8
Sailly-Achâtel
3 Keys lodging labeled by Clé Vacances. Nice house Boatswain 150 m², renovated in the tradition to preserve its ancient character of the eighteenth century. Located 15 minutes from...
Located 29 km from NancyFrom 360 € to 390 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Les Boucles de la Moselle    
9.2
Liverdun
Our friendly team is at hand to make sure you have a relaxing stay. Our campsite, with pool, is located in a natural setting along the banks of the Moselle river, just a few minutes...
Located 11.2 km from Nancy12 € per day 
Camping de villey le sec  
Villey-le-Sec
The campsite is situated on the bank of the Moselle, in a green and hilly, 10 minutes from the A31 motorway (exit 15).
Located 14.8 km from NancyFrom 14.50 € to 16.60 € per day 

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HOTELS
Grand Hotel De La Reine     
8.4
Nancy
Located in the heart of Nancy, on the beautiful Place Stanislas, the Grand Hotel de la Reine is set in a superb 18th-century building and offers uniquely decorated luxury accommodation....
Located in NancyRoom from 105 €
Cœur de City Hôtel Nancy Stanislas     
7.3
Nancy
Coeur de City Nancy Stanislas is located in Nancy city centre, just a 2-minute walk from the Nancy-Ville Train Station. It offers accommodation with satellite TV and en suite facilities....
Located in NancyRoom from 57 €
Hotel Des Prélats     
8.7
Nancy
About 100 metres from the Stanislas place, in an old Episcopal house dating from early 17th century, let yourself be pampered in this charming boutique hotel. The guest rooms of the...
Located in NancyRoom from 85 €

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Hotel Des Prélats
About 100 metres from the Stanislas place, in an old Episcopal house dating from early 17th century, let yourself be pampered...
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