Popular places to visit
Place Stanislas
See the magnificent buildings and fountains of this elegant square in Nancy’s center illuminated in warm evening light.
Parc de la Pepiniere
Join the joggers around the picturesque park in Nancy’s center, where you will find a zoo, Baroque features and plenty of space to relax.
Nancy Hotel de Ville
Enjoy the view of the city’s historic main square from the resplendent balcony atop Nancy’s 18th-century city hall after touring its ornate interior.
Musée des Beaux-arts
View the fascinating collections at Nancy’s premier art museum, which is housed in an impressive 18th-century building.
Musée Aquarium de Nancy
Go from tropical waters to freshwater lakes and salty seas. See swimming fish and stuffed animals at this art deco complex.
Musée de l'École de Nancy
Peruse this museum to learn about the acclaimed art nouveau movement of the early 1900s that had its roots in Nancy.
Things to do
Guided tour of Nancy, Great History and Little Anecdotes
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Nancy City Centre
Unique features of Nancy City Centre include the historical sites and coffee shops. Make a stop by Musée des Beaux-arts or Place Stanislas while you're exploring the area.
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 Musée des Beaux-arts or Place Stanislas while you're exploring the area.
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 Villa Majorelle and Musée des Beaux-arts, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
Quartier Beauregard-Boufflers-Buthegnemont-Boudonville
While Quartier Beauregard-Boufflers-Buthegnemont-Boudonville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like House of Jean Prouvé and Palais du Gouvernement.
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.