Nancy Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Place Stanislas featuring heritage elements and a statue or sculpture
Nancy Hotel de Ville featuring a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza
Musee des Beaux-arts as well as a small group of people
Nancy showing café scenes and street scenes
Nancy Hotel de Ville which includes a square or plaza, a sunset and heritage elements
This historic city has a majestic square leading to museums, the town hall and many acres of parkland.

Nancy is a city in northeastern France packed with museums, monuments and parks. Many travellers visit the city in order to see its most famous central square, a large plaza with antique structures that connects the city to the old town. Nancy is also known for its arts scene and education in the school of Art Nouveau.

Make your way to Place Stanislas in the city centre. The spacious square, known as “Place Stan” by locals, is a UNESCO site. Stroll through the pleasant park in its pedestrianized area. Admire multiple fountains and majestic golden gates. The central statue is Stanislaw Leszczynski, a former Polish king responsible for the square’s design.

Visit the Nancy Hôtel de Ville along one side of Place Stanislas. Take a guided tour of the grand structure that is used as the Town Hall. See the impressive ballroom. The giant structure is illuminated in the evening.

On the other side of Place Stanislas, locate the Musée des Beaux-Arts, which is housed in an 18th-century building. Peruse art spanning over seven centuries. Pieces by Picasso, Monet, Rodin and among many others are featured.

Spend the day at Parc de la Pépinière, which borders Place Stanislas. Stroll around 57 acres (23.1 hectares) of picturesque, green parkland.

Visit the Musée de l’Ecole de Nancy to appreciate artworks by local artists. Stroll through well-kept gardens with ponds and various styles of horticulture. Marvel at collections of art dedicated to Nancy’s “Art Nouveau” movement.

Bring the kids to see marine life at the Musée Aquarium de Nancy. Join a guided tour and enjoy the temporary exhibitions. 

Take a bus or taxi to see the Montsec American Monument just outside Nancy. Experience a sombre moment as you remember those who lost their lives fighting in World War I.

Nancy is less than a two hour drive from Luxembourg, Germany, and just a little further to Reims, France.

Where to stay in Nancy

Place Stanislas featuring heritage elements and outdoor eating

Nancy City Centre

Unique features of Nancy City Centre include the historical sites and coffee shops. Make a stop by Place Stanislas or Nancy Hotel de Ville while you're exploring the area.

Nancy City Centre
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 Place Stanislas or Nancy Hotel de Ville while you're exploring the area.

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

You'll enjoy the gardens and live music in Old Town. You might want to make time for a stop at Parc de la Pepiniere or Cour Administrative d'Appel.

Old Town

Poincaré - Foch - Anatole France - Croix de Bourgogne

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 Place Stanislas, a few notable attractions nearby.

Poincaré - Foch - Anatole France - Croix de Bourgogne
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Rives de Meurthe

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
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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
Nemea Appart Hotel Grand Cœur Nancy Centre
Nemea Appart Hotel Grand Cœur Nancy Centre
4 out of 5
12 rue Charles 3, Nancy
The price is ฿2,399 per night from 16 May to 17 May
฿2,399
฿2,803 total
16 May - 17 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nancy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (446 reviews)
"Fabulous swimming pool. Great for family fun. Very reasonably priced accommodation in an excellent, interesting city."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Nemea Appart Hotel Grand Cœur Nancy Centre
ibis Nancy Centre Stanislas
ibis Nancy Centre Stanislas
3 out of 5
42 avenue du 20ème Corps, Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle
The price is ฿2,711 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
฿2,711
฿3,082 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nancy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Magic Bowling and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (158 reviews)
"Minimalist. Extremely clean. Suprisingly good breakfast."

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

ibis Nancy Centre Stanislas
Hotel De Guise
Hotel De Guise
3 out of 5
18 Rue De Guise, Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle
The price is ฿3,206 per night from 23 May to 24 May
฿3,206
฿3,627 total
23 May - 24 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nancy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (519 reviews)
"Hotel's location is perfect for walking access to key sites, like Place Stanislas, or to bus stops to get to places further away. Our room was a good size, except for the bathroom, which was pretty small. The EU17 breakfast is a bit steep in price, but you're paying for convenience not just the great ..."

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Hotel De Guise
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Nemea Appart Hotel Grand Cœur Nancy Centre
Nemea Appart Hotel Grand Cœur Nancy Centre
4 out of 5
12 rue Charles 3, Nancy
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nancy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (446 reviews)
"Fabulous swimming pool. Great for family fun. Very reasonably priced accommodation in an excellent, interesting city."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Nemea Appart Hotel Grand Cœur Nancy Centre
Villa Thermae Nancy
Villa Thermae Nancy
4 out of 5
43 Rue Sergent Blandan, Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Nancy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Nancy Thermal and Musée de l'École ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (101 reviews)
great place to spend the night.
"new and clean. always again in the future."

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2025

Villa Thermae Nancy
The Originals Residence, Kosy Nancy Coeur de Ville
The Originals Residence, Kosy Nancy Coeur de Ville
3 out of 5
2 Place Simone Veil, Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle
Stay at this 3-star residence in Nancy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Chambre de Commerce and Villa Majorelle ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (168 reviews)
"Close to everything and clean"

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2024

The Originals Residence, Kosy Nancy Coeur de Ville
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Such a lovely lively city! So many good dining and bar options and great vibes! Also you really enjoy walking the city, very picturistic with great architecture! People are also nice and helpful!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Place Stanislas is arguably the most beautiful square in Europe. Certainly in France. The opera house is a gem Grand hotel de la Reine just next door and part of the wonderful architectural group.Stunning.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Nancy is beautiful and well worth the visit, if only for the remarkable Place Stanislaus! Around the centre seems safe and shopping is very good. Be aware that a few blocks out, esp south, there are pick-pockets operationg solo and in gangs.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Another big town