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Welcome to Nancy, capital of the dukes of Lorraine

Situated at only 90 minutes from Paris by TGV and at one hour from the thermal resorts of the Vosges mountains (Contrexeville, Vittel …), Nancy enjoys a rich cultural and architectural heritage. You will be charmed by the Place Stanislas and the Alliance Square which are Unesco World heritage sites since 1983.

Place Stanislas	Alliance Square

Don’t miss the old town dating back to the middle-ages with its Saint-Epvre square, its basilica and the Musée Lorrain.

	Musée Lorrain
Saint-Epvre square

Nancy is also the French capital of “Art Nouveau”: you will be seduced by the Majorelle Villa and the collection of the “Ecole de Nancy” museum.

Nancy is also renowned for the excellence of its national opera and ballet companies. Finally, don’t forget to taste the large variety of specialities of Nancy and the surrounding area such as macarons, bergamots, the famous pâté Lorrain, Toul wine and Mirabelle liquors.

Click on the link of the Ecole de Nancy museum: http://www.ecole-de-nancy.com/web/

Click on the link of the Musée Lorrain: https://musee-lorrain.nancy.fr/

Further information about Nancy: Nancy tourist office web site

Crédits photos : "Photo Ville de Nancy"