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Discover the historic city of Nancy in the snow

Last week the first snowflakes fell in the northeast in mid-January. In Strasbourg, Colmar, Metz or Belfort, a beautiful white coat of snow covered the urban landscape. And ... Read more!

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2 days in Nancy: where to go and what to see

First time in Nancy? Well, you’re in for a treat! Over your 2 days in Nancy, you will discover an array of architectural styles, hearty food and refined ... Read more!

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Arc Héré, the triumphal arch of Nancy

You’ve certainly heard of Paris’ grand Arc de Triomphe. In the Lorraine city of Nancy is another triumphal arch worth mentioning. It might be much smaller that the Parisian monument. ... Read more!

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What to see when spending April in Nancy

Spring is a beautiful season of the year to start discovering towns and villages around Paris. Only 1.30 hours from Paris-Gare de l’Est by TGV, the former capital ... Read more!

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Top 10 things to see in Nancy, Lorraine

Nancy is Lorraine’s largest city and the former capital of the Dukes of Lorraine. The historic town boasts a great number of listed historic monuments. Since 1983, UNESCO ... Read more!

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When the city of Nancy makes the headlines against all odds

A breathtaking video of the city centre of Nancy was posted by a 18 year-old student on youtube a couple of weeks ago. It reveals the historic capital ... Read more!

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Why you should spend Christmas in Nancy

The Saint Nicolas Day celebrations highlight Christmas in Nancy at the beginning of December. Until the New Year, several activities and events are organised to maintain the magic ... Read more!

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Art Nouveau Buildings in Nancy

Many beautiful Art Nouveau buildings in Nancy were constructed during the Belle Époque era. Some of them are fine examples of Art Nouveau architecture designed with wrought-iron work, stained-glass ... Read more!

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The intimate square of Place d’Alliance in Nancy

The Place d’Alliance is certainly the smallest, however the most intimate square of Nancy. Located just a stone’s throw from the Place Stanislas, it is often bypassed (or ... Read more!

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Discover the Place de la Carrière in Nancy

If Place Stanislas is the image of Nancy that is most often conveyed to the world, it should not overshadow the delightful Place de la Carrière situated on ... Read more!

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Nancy Fine Arts Museum

The Nancy Fine Arts Museum is Lorraine’s most visited museum after the Pompidou Centre in Metz with over 100,000 visitors each year. The works of art are brilliantly ... Read more!

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The 18th century triumphal arch of Nancy

A few words about the triumphal arch of Nancy: when we hear about “Arc de Triomphe”, we immediately think about the grand Napoleonic arch at the top of the Champs-Élysées ... Read more!

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What are the Saint-Nicolas celebrations in Nancy

In France’s north-east, there are two main not-to-miss events in December: the Christmas market of Strasbourg and the Saint-Nicolas celebrations in Nancy. The former capital of the Dukes of Lorraine hosts a ... Read more!

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Church of the Cordeliers, Nancy

Next to the Nancy’s Ducal Palace stands the Church of the Cordeliers (Église des Cordeliers), which takes its name from the Franciscan Order whose members wore a cord ... Read more!

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Art Nouveau in Nancy, Lorraine

In the late years of the 19th century, a new dynamism arose in the fields of decorative arts in Europe. Throughout the continent, a close connection between art ... Read more!

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Nancy Old Town: the capital of the Dukes of Lorraine

Nancy is famous worldwide for its three 18th century squares, which are World Heritage sites listed by UNESCO. However its old town centre should not be missed when ... Read more!

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Discover the classical church of Nancy Cathedral

Nancy Cathedral is part of the grand 18th century district which was completed by Duke Stanislas. The sanctuary is an interesting mixture of neo-classical and baroque styles, echoing the ... Read more!

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Things to see in the Parc de la Pépinière, Nancy

The parc de la Pépinière is adjacent to the Place Stanislas, which can be reached through the golden arches of the fountain of Amphitrite. Covering 21 hectares, the ... Read more!

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Discover the magnificence of Place Stanislas in Nancy

Looking for an elegant and classic French location? Discover Nancy and its magnificent Place Stanislas, with its golden gates and an architectural ensemble so unique that it was ... Read more!

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