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What to See in Nancy
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Overview
Sites, Monuments, and Architectural Ensembles
Art Nouveau in Nancy
The city of Nancy was influenced by this early 20th-century architectural style. Various buildings and houses were designed according to its principles and can be discovered through an urban walk on this theme. The Musée de l'École de Nancy, the Flo brasserie, and especially the Villa Majorelle are the most interesting spots.
The city of Nancy was influenced by this early 20th-century architectural style. Various buildings and houses were designed according to its principles and can be discovered through an urban walk on this theme. The Musée de l'École de Nancy, the Flo brasserie, and especially the Villa Majorelle are the most interesting spots.
Alliance Square
Along with Carrière Square and Stanislas Square, it forms a UNESCO-listed ensemble. This one is lined with charming 18th-century townhouses.
Along with Carrière Square and Stanislas Square, it forms a UNESCO-listed ensemble. This one is lined with charming 18th-century townhouses.
Place de la Carrière
This square in the old town, built from the 16th century onward, extends the famous Place Stanislas and forms part of a UNESCO-listed architectural ensemble (along with Place d'Alliance).
This square in the old town, built from the 16th century onward, extends the famous Place Stanislas and forms part of a UNESCO-listed architectural ensemble (along with Place d'Alliance).
Place Stanislas
Built between 1752 and 1755 by King of Poland and Duke of Lorraine Stanislas Leszczynski, this square is one of Europe’s most beautiful, with its six monumental wrought-iron gates, stunning façades, triumphal arch, and the statue of Stanislas at its centre.
Built between 1752 and 1755 by King of Poland and Duke of Lorraine Stanislas Leszczynski, this square is one of Europe’s most beautiful, with its six monumental wrought-iron gates, stunning façades, triumphal arch, and the statue of Stanislas at its centre.
Ville-vieille
You can see remnants of the fortifications that once surrounded the medieval city (such as the charming Porte de la Craffe), along with numerous Renaissance-style townhouses. This is also where the Ducal Palace is located, now home to the Lorraine Historical Museum.
You can see remnants of the fortifications that once surrounded the medieval city (such as the charming Porte de la Craffe), along with numerous Renaissance-style townhouses. This is also where the Ducal Palace is located, now home to the Lorraine Historical Museum.
Religious Buildings
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation
In a fairly restrained style, it dates from the early 18th century.
In a fairly restrained style, it dates from the early 18th century.
Église Notre-Dame de Bonsecours
This is a beautiful 18th-century religious building. Its richly decorated interior houses the tombs of King Stanisław of Poland and part of his family.
This is a beautiful 18th-century religious building. Its richly decorated interior houses the tombs of King Stanisław of Poland and part of his family.
Église Saint-Sébastien
This is a beautiful hall church in the Italian Baroque style, construction of which began in the early 17th century.
This is a beautiful hall church in the Italian Baroque style, construction of which began in the early 17th century.
Museums
Musée des Beaux-arts
Housed in a beautiful building on Place Stanislas, it displays an extensive collection of European paintings from the 14th century to the present day, along with contemporary art, sculptures, graphic arts, Japanese art, and a significant collection of vases and other crystal pieces.
Housed in a beautiful building on Place Stanislas, it displays an extensive collection of European paintings from the 14th century to the present day, along with contemporary art, sculptures, graphic arts, Japanese art, and a significant collection of vases and other crystal pieces.
Nancy School Museum
The museum is dedicated to the Nancy Art Nouveau movement, known as the École de Nancy. On display are furniture, drawings, posters, glassware, and ceramics, as well as a landscaped garden recreating the plant environments of the early 20th century.
The museum is dedicated to the Nancy Art Nouveau movement, known as the École de Nancy. On display are furniture, drawings, posters, glassware, and ceramics, as well as a landscaped garden recreating the plant environments of the early 20th century.
Lorraine Museum - Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine
Also known as the Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine or Ducal Palace, famous for its beautiful façade. It is the history museum of the Lorraine region, from Prehistory to the 19th century.
Also known as the Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine or Ducal Palace, famous for its beautiful façade. It is the history museum of the Lorraine region, from Prehistory to the 19th century.
Nancy Museum-Aquarium
Often referred to as the MAN, it houses a large tropical aquarium spread across around sixty tanks, as well as a collection of several hundred taxidermied animals.
Often referred to as the MAN, it houses a large tropical aquarium spread across around sixty tanks, as well as a collection of several hundred taxidermied animals.
Parks and Gardens
Parc de la Pépinière
Located along Carrière Square, this lovely promenade created in the time of King Stanislas features a terrace, an English garden, a rose garden, recreational and sports areas, and a small animal park.
Located along Carrière Square, this lovely promenade created in the time of King Stanislas features a terrace, an English garden, a rose garden, recreational and sports areas, and a small animal park.
Nearby
Some interesting sites to see around Nancy:
Haroué Castle
This is a charming 18th-century castle south of Nancy. It is also known as the Château de Craon.
This is a charming 18th-century castle south of Nancy. It is also known as the Château de Craon.
Lunéville Castle
The sub-prefecture of Lunéville has a charming castle largely inspired by the Palace of Versailles.
The sub-prefecture of Lunéville has a charming castle largely inspired by the Palace of Versailles.
Lake Madine
This is a small artificial lake spanning departments 54 and 55, dedicated to boating and swimming.
This is a small artificial lake spanning departments 54 and 55, dedicated to boating and swimming.
Metz
With a history spanning several millennia, Metz boasts an architecturally diverse urban centre and a cathedral well worth visiting.
With a history spanning several millennia, Metz boasts an architecturally diverse urban centre and a cathedral well worth visiting.
Lorraine Regional Nature Park
This vast park covers over 10% of Lorraine. It’s a rolling landscape of forests and ponds, home to many bird species.
This vast park covers over 10% of Lorraine. It’s a rolling landscape of forests and ponds, home to many bird species.
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Must-see & highly recommended
Place Stanislas
★★★★ Built between 1752 and 1755 by King of Poland and Duke of Lorraine Stanislas Leszczynski, this square is one of Europe’s most…
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Art Nouveau in Nancy
★★ The city of Nancy was influenced by this early 20th-century architectural style. Various buildings and houses were designed according to…
Haroué Castle
★★ This is a charming 18th-century castle south of Nancy. It is also known as the Château de Craon.
Lunéville Castle
★★ The sub-prefecture of Lunéville has a charming castle largely inspired by the Palace of Versailles.
Notre-Dame de Bonsecours Church (Nancy)
★★ This is a beautiful 18th-century religious building. Its richly decorated interior houses the tombs of King Stanisław of Poland and…
Metz
★★ With a history spanning several millennia, Metz boasts an architecturally diverse urban centre and a cathedral well worth visiting.
Nancy School Museum
★★ The museum is dedicated to the Nancy Art Nouveau movement, known as the École de Nancy. On display are furniture, drawings, posters…
Museum of Fine Arts (Nancy)
★★ Housed in a beautiful building on Place Stanislas, it displays an extensive collection of European paintings from the 14th century to the…
Pépinière Park (Nancy)
★★ Located along Carrière Square, this lovely promenade created in the time of King Stanislas features a terrace, an English garden, a rose…
Lorraine Regional Nature Park
★★ This vast park covers over 10% of Lorraine. It’s a rolling landscape of forests and ponds, home to many bird species.
Place de la Carrière (Nancy)
★★ This square in the old town, built from the 16th century onward, extends the famous Place Stanislas and forms part of a UNESCO-listed…
Old Town (Nancy)
★★ You can see remnants of the fortifications that once surrounded the medieval city (such as the charming Porte de la Craffe), along with…
Notre-Dame de the Annunciation Cathedral (Nancy)
★ In a fairly restrained style, it dates from the early 18th century.
Saint-Sebastian Church (Nancy)
★ This is a beautiful hall church in the Italian Baroque style, construction of which began in the early 17th century.
Lake Madine
★ This is a small artificial lake spanning departments 54 and 55, dedicated to boating and swimming.
Lorraine Museum - Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine
★ Also known as the Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine or Ducal Palace, famous for its beautiful façade. It is the history museum of the…
Nancy Museum-Aquarium
★ Often referred to as the MAN, it houses a large tropical aquarium spread across around sixty tanks, as well as a collection of several…
Alliance Square
★ Along with Carrière Square and Stanislas Square, it forms a UNESCO-listed ensemble. This one is lined with charming 18th-century townhouses.
- Museum of Fine Arts (Nancy)
- Nancy School Museum
- Lorraine Museum - Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine
- Place Stanislas
- Alliance Square
- Place de la Carrière (Nancy)
- Pépinière Park (Nancy)
- Notre-Dame de Bonsecours Church (Nancy)
- Art Nouveau in Nancy
- Notre-Dame de the Annunciation Cathedral (Nancy)
- Nancy Museum-Aquarium
- Old Town (Nancy)
- Saint-Sebastian Church (Nancy)