Nancy, Prefecture in Grand Est region, France.
Located on the left bank of the Meurthe River, Nancy includes a medieval old town and 18th-century expansions connected by monumental squares and classical architecture.
The Battle of Nancy in 1477 marked a turning point when Duke René II defeated Charles the Bold of Burgundy, solidifying the city's position as capital of Lorraine.
The École de Nancy movement established the city as a center for Art Nouveau, producing notable glass works and furniture pieces in the early 20th century.
The University of Lorraine maintains multiple campuses throughout Nancy, offering programs in sciences, humanities, and engineering to more than 40,000 students.
Place Stanislas features ornate wrought-iron gates created by Jean Lamour, connecting three additional squares in a unified 18th-century architectural ensemble.
Location: arrondissement of Nancy
Location: Métropole du Grand Nancy
Location: Meurthe-et-Moselle
Elevation above the sea: 232 m
Shares border with: Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, Jarville-la-Malgrange, Laxou, Malzéville, Maxéville, Saint-Max, Tomblaine, Villers-lès-Nancy
Phone: +33383853000
Email: nancyendirect@nancy.fr
Website: https://nancy.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.69278,6.18361
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:46
This photographic tour of Nancy reveals architectural monuments, scenic parks, and historical streets across the city. The route includes the Parc de la Cure d'Air with city views, Renaissance buildings like Port Saint-Georges, Art Nouveau mansions including Villa Majorelle, and architectural landmarks such as the medieval Porte de la Craffe. Gardens, markets, and waterfront locations provide additional photography settings.
Restaurants in Nancy and its surroundings present French cuisine in modern and traditional forms. The establishments include French bistros, regional restaurants, and international dining venues offering Italian, Japanese, Thai, and Lebanese food. The locations range from city center buildings to renovated mansions and historic structures.
Stanislas Square
95 m
Musée Lorrain
520 m
Villa Majorelle
1.7 km
Nancy Cathedral
240 m
Saint Epvre Basilica
444 m
Parc de la Pépinière
601 m
Porte de la Craffe
807 m
Musée de l'École de Nancy
1.9 km
Place de la Carrière
365 m
Jean Prouvé House
1.9 km
Church of Saint-François-des-Cordeliers
637 m
Church of Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours
2.1 km
Tour Thiers
687 m
L'Excelsior
613 m
Opéra national de Lorraine
139 m
École nationale des eaux et forêts
323 m
Museum of Fine Arts of Nancy
120 m
Palais du gouvernement de Nancy
510 m
Porte Désilles
909 m
Arc Héré
200 m
Museum–aquarium of Nancy
407 m
Place d'Alliance
230 m
Tour Panoramique, les Aulnes
2.5 km
Grand Nancy Thermal
1.9 km
Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine
524 m
Parc Sainte Marie à Nancy
1.6 km
Foire de Nancy
709 m
Great organ of Nancy Cathedral
240 mReviews
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