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Nancy's Essential Treasures

Nancy’s architectural legacy is centered on the 18th-century UNESCO World Heritage ensemble comprising Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière, and Place d’Alliance. The city showcases a transition from medieval fortifications like the 14th-century Craffe Gate to the ornate Baroque style of the Nancy Cathedral and the Neo-Gothic Saint-Epvre Basilica. Beyond the grand squares, the city is a cradle of Art Nouveau, exemplified by the Brasserie Excelsior, while the expansive Pépinière Park provides a green link between the historic Old Town and the Enlightenment-era New Town.

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Stanislas Square

The Place Stanislas is a large pedestrianised square in the French city of Nancy, in the Lorraine historic region.
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Carrière Square

A beautiful open promenade neatly lined by rows of trees and crowned by a majestic palace. A must-see when visiting Nancy.
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Saint-Epvre Basilica

The Saint-Epvre Basilica in Nancy, France, is a basilica from the Rayonnant neogothic style, built in the 19th century by the architect…
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Nancy Cathedral

Nancy Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Nancy, Lorraine, France. It was erected in the 18th century.
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Craffe Gate

Built in the 14th century as a part of the city's fortification, the gate's towers served as a prison for decades.
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Arc Héré

The Arc Héré or Porte Héré is a triumphal arch located in the city of Nancy, France, on the north side of the Place Stanislas.
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Alliance Square

A beautiful square surrounded by picturesque palaces - the very heart of the charming city of Nancy.
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Pépinière Park

The largest park in Nancy borders two UNESCO inscribed squares, Place Stanislas and Place de la Carrière. It also features a small zoo.
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Hôtel de ville

This 18th-century palace serves as the city hall and forms the largest building on Place Stanislas. Designed by architect Emmanuel Héré, it features a grand staircase decorated with intricate wrought-iron railings by Jean Lamour and frescoes by Jean-Baptiste Durand.
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Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière and Place d'Alliance in Nancy

A UNESCO World Heritage site consisting of three 18th-century squares. Commissioned by Stanisław Leszczyński, the former King of Poland, the ensemble represents a masterpiece of urban planning connecting the medieval Old Town with the 17th-century New Town.
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Obélisque de Nancy

Also known as the Monument Carnot, this stone obelisk was erected in the late 19th century to honor the memory of President Sadi Carnot. It stands on the promenade separating Place Carnot and Cours Léopold.
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Jardin du Palais du Gouvernement

A classical garden situated behind the Palais du Gouvernement, notable for its centuries-old plane trees planted in the late 18th century. It provides a shaded connection between the Place de la Carrière and the Pépinière Park.
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Brasserie Excelsior

An iconic landmark of the École de Nancy Art Nouveau movement, opened in 1911. The interior features Daum glassware, Majorelle furniture, and intricate stucco work, serving traditional French cuisine in a preserved early 20th-century atmosphere.
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