Population of over 14,800 inhabitants, the town of Villers-lès-Nancy takes place near Nancy, in the heart of Meurthe-et-Moselle. Chavigny also borders or of Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, this town enjoys a pleasant and rich in activity.
Earth home of a Cistercian abbey founded in the mid-twelfth century, the city of Villers-lès-Nancy is today known for its important architectural heritage. History buffs and old stones will delight in this county rich in interest.
Lively city which enjoys the attractiveness of the near Nancy, is also the scene of a significant number of entertainment and other cultural and entertaining events. Villers-lès-Nancy to know its strengths forward to delight visitors and offer them among the best in the region.
Important town in Meurthe-et-Moselle, Villers-lès-Nancy has an attractive environment and monuments full of interest.
The castles of all time are many Villers-lès-Nancy, and attract many visitors throughout the year. Thus, the castle of Madame de Graffigny, beautiful house of the seventeenth century, has a beautiful park with remarkable trees. Long remains of the writer who gave it its name, the castle also had the honor to welcome Benjamin Constant. Today, the building has an art gallery on the ground garden that reveals exhibitions on different themes. Brabois Castle, built in the sixteenth century and renovated in 1615, reveals a beautiful public park. Restored in the eighteenth century, the castle of Remicourt has an interesting chapel of the fourteenth century.
The religious heritage of Villers-lès-Nancy is not left out, especially with the presence of the Saint-Fiacre of the eighteenth century or the Church of Sainte-Thérèse-de-Child Jesus twentieth century. Recent excavations have revealed the foundations of the former Cistercian abbey which was held on the territory of the commune.
Rich in interest, the Sainte-Valérie chapel, the major seminary of Asnée or the St. Bernard Church are unavoidable in the town.
An important site caving takes place Villers-lès-Nancy, allowing the practice of this sport in the underground tunnels of 6.6 km.
Important forest, the Hague forest extends partly in the territory of the municipality of Villers-lès-Nancy.
Several hiking trails are offered in the city or its surroundings to discover the architectural and natural heritage of the city.
There are three major markets Villers-lès-Nancy, an organic market on Wednesday afternoon, the market Clairlieu on Saturday morning, and chills Baskets market on Tuesday afternoon. The city also offers a Christmas market at the end of the year.
In January, the bicycle film festival to discover sports screenings and attend thematic conferences.
In early April, the spring festival offers a flea market, entertainment for children, and musical entertainment.
April is the setting for an interesting cartoon festival with meetings, dedications or sales of books.
The kite festival Villers-lès-Nancy is known for its animations. It takes place every year in April.
The feast of Nature is held annually the third weekend in May.
In June, up to the feast of St. John and entertainment of all kinds.
The first weekend of September, the harvest festival attracts many visitors.
The day of the underground heritage, the third weekend in September, to discover the different galleries located beneath the city.
