I'd use this as my shortlist for a Nancy weekend: the grand squares, a few wonderfully tucked-away sights, and central stays with very different personalities. It's deliberately small and personal, so you can spend less time scrolling and more time w...
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Place Stanislas is the kind of square that makes you stop mid-conversation - the gilded gates and elegant buildings are genuinely magnificent. It's mostly pedestrian, so take your time wandering around, and if you can, stay into the evening for the c...
Place Stanislas
The DAUM glass collection downstairs is the reason I'd make a beeline for this museum - it's extraordinary and completely worth slowing down for. The building itself is beautiful, and the collection has plenty of unexpected treasures, from Rodin and ...
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy
H tel Litt raire Stendhal et Spa suits a couple looking for a central, cosy retreat after a day on foot. The Standard Double Room has a full bed, giving the stay a snug, restful feel right in the heart of Nancy.
Hôtel Littéraire Stendhal et Spa - Hotel in Nancy
This tiny tower is a brilliant find for history lovers who enjoy places that feel slightly hidden. Tucked down Impasse Clerin and visible from the station approach, it's a rare Romanesque remnant with links to a much older church and cemetery - small...
Tower of Commander Saint Jean du Vieil Aître, Nancy
Alliance Square is my pick when you want a breather from sightseeing without leaving the beautiful centre of Nancy. Sit by the fountain in the middle, admire the classic French fa ades around it, and let the square do the relaxing for you.