Qué ver en Nancy

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.

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.