What to do in Nancy

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Nancy Hotel de Ville which includes a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza
Musee des Beaux-arts as well as a small group of people
Nancy showing street scenes and café lifestyle
Nancy Hotel de Ville showing a sunset, a square or plaza and heritage elements

Nancy Tourist Attractions & Activities

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Top places to visit

1. Place Stanislas

As one of the world’s most impressive plazas, the historic UNESCO site of Place Stanislas stands out for its stunning architecture and spacious feel. It is the most central of Nancy’s three big squares, which include Place de la Carrière and Place d’Alliance. Meander through the triumphant arches, fountains and statues in the plaza that honors King Louis XIV.
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Place Stanislas featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements

2. Parc de la Pepiniere

The Parc de la Pépinière, or Park Nursery, is the city’s main green area, home to many ornate features, such as a Baroque bandstand and a waffle stand amid rows of trees and open lawns. Its rides and shows create a children’s paradise. Read a book in the shade of a tree and watch people passing by.
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Parc de la Pepiniere which includes a garden as well as an individual female

3. Nancy Hotel de Ville

The Nancy Hôtel de Ville is one of the most impressive structures in the city, standing as an icon in the central Place Stanislas. The large building occupying an entire side of the plaza is recognizable by its tall pediment, arched windows and elegant balconies. Take a tour of the site to see its majestic halls and rooms and learn about their roles over the centuries.
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Nancy Hotel de Ville showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and heritage elements

4. Musée des Beaux-arts

The illustrious Musée des Beaux-Arts is located in a striking and stately building in Place Stanislas in the historic center of Nancy. Enjoy the sumptuous setting and appreciate its significant collection of European fine art that dates from the 14th century to the 21st century.
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Musee des Beaux-arts as well as a large group of people

5. Musée Aquarium de Nancy

The Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy is a scientific complex with a range of nature’s greatest treasures on display. It stands out with the intriguing modern design of the building, which houses 57 aquariums of fish from around the world. Take a tour through the various deep, dark worlds and peruse the exhibits to see traces of prehistoric beasts.
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Musee Aquarium de Nancy featuring marine life

What to do in Nancy


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Place Stanislas featuring heritage elements and outdoor eating

Nancy City Centre

5/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Nancy City Centre include the historical sites and coffee shops. Make a stop by Musée des Beaux-arts or Place Stanislas while you're exploring the area.

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Rives de Meurthe

3/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the gardens and live music in Rives de Meurthe. You might want to make time for a stop at Parc de la Pepiniere or Magic Bowling.

Rives de Meurthe
Nancy Hotel de Ville showing a square or plaza, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Saint Nicolas - Charles III - Ville vieille - Trois Maisons - Léopold

Unique features of Saint Nicolas - Charles III - Ville vieille - Trois Maisons - Léopold include the historical sites and coffee shops. Make a stop by Musée des Beaux-arts or Place Stanislas while you're exploring the area.

Saint Nicolas - Charles III - Ville vieille - Trois Maisons - Léopold
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Saint-Pierre - René II - Bonsecours

Restaurants and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Saint-Pierre - René II - Bonsecours. A stop by Montsec American Monument is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Saint-Pierre - René II - Bonsecours

Poincaré - Foch - Anatole France - Croix de Bourgogne

4/5(1 area review)

The coffee shops and historical sites are a few reasons travellers visit Poincaré - Foch - Anatole France - Croix de Bourgogne. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Musée de l'École de Nancy and Villa Majorelle, a few notable attractions nearby.

Poincaré - Foch - Anatole France - Croix de Bourgogne
Musee de l\'Ecole de Nancy

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Travellers like the museums in Haussonville-Blandan-Mon Désert-Saurupt, and Musée de l'École de Nancy is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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