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Nancy (Meurthe-et-Moselle, France)
Nancy is a city with a rich historical and artistic heritage, known for its 18th-century core and its central role in Art Nouveau. Its main square, museums and art workshops offer a lively combination of heritage and contemporary creation. The city is best discovered on foot among old streets, public gardens and ornate façades. Its atmosphere mixes urban elegance with Lorraine friendliness.
Heritage and history
The center of Nancy is organized around Place Stanislas, laid out in the mid-18th century and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can see ironwork and bronzes signed by Jean Lamour and the urban continuity toward Place de la Carrière and Place d’Alliance. The monuments tell of the passage of the dukes of Lorraine and the city's rise during the Age of Enlightenment.
Architecture and Art Nouveau
Nancy is a major site of the École de Nancy (late 19th–early 20th century). Façades, stained glass and ironwork incorporate plant motifs and flowing lines. Names like Émile Gallé and the glassworks Daum are associated with this artistic effervescence, visible in private houses and public collections.
Museums and cultural life
The Musée des Beaux-Arts of Nancy, located on Place Stanislas, and the Musée de l’École de Nancy trace the history of local decorative arts. The cultural scene also includes the Opéra national de Lorraine, contemporary venues and occasional festivals focused on design and music.
Gastronomy and treats
Lorraine culinary tradition is found here: you can gladly enjoy quiche lorraine, local regional dishes and pastries such as macarons de Nancy. The markets and bistros in the center offer regional products and seasonal cuisine.
Must-sees
- Place Stanislas: monumental heart and its gilded railings.
- Musée de l’École de Nancy: masterpieces of Art Nouveau.
- Parc de la Pépinière: large green space near the square for walks.
- Musée des Beaux-Arts: collections of paintings and decorative arts.
- Cristallerie Daum: blown glass pieces and collection visits (check opening hours).