Laxou, commune in Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
Laxou is a small commune in Meurthe-et-Moselle near Nancy, composed of the historic Village center and a larger modern area. The town spreads across gentle slopes and is surrounded by the Haye forest, while a stream runs through the lower sections.
The Village center had rural activities as early as the 12th century and was long a center for wine growing and farming. Over time it grew closer to Nancy and evolved from a purely agricultural community to a place combining urban and rural traditions.
The name Laxou comes from the medieval settlement in the Village center, which continues to shape local identity today. The narrow streets, stone houses, and regular gatherings in the central square show how residents preserve their rural past and keep it alive in their daily routines.
A marked walking route with eighteen stations guides visitors through important places, sharing their stories with pictures and short explanations. The path is easy to explore on foot, and there are parks and green spaces where you can rest.
Wild boars sometimes enter the gardens of the Village center, a reminder of how close nature remains. These visitors show how alive the connection between the settlement and the surrounding Haye forest continues to be.
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