Nancy
Situated in the north-eastern Lorraine region of France, Nancy is a quick 1-hour-30-minute train ride from Paris.
Place Stanislas
You know France has a rich and fascinating history! Nancy is definitely part of it! You’ll discover Place Stanislas which was ranked by the famous tourist guide Lonely Planet among the ten best squares to visit in the world. It was built in the late 18th century by Stanislas Leszczynski, whose statue stands in the middle, in honour of King Louis XV, his son-in-law. It’s also a Unesco World Heritage Site. For sure you’ll enjoy taking a break and soaking up the atmosphere of Nancy at one of the terrace cafés. The square is home to an opulent ensemble of pale-stone buildings, including the hôtel de ville and Opéra National de Lorraine, as well as gilded wrought-iron gateways by Jean Lamour and rococo fountains. This place is also home to some famous night clubs. No doubt you’ll understand why we are definitely proud of our crowning glory!
Art Nouveau / École de Nancy
In Nancy you’ll also have to discover an amazing architectural patrimony : the École de Nancy, or the Nancy School. It was a group of Art Nouveau artisans and designers working in Nancy, France between 1890 and 1914. Major figures included the furniture designer Louis Majorelle, ebonist and glass artist Jacques Grüber, the glass and furniture designer Émile Gallé, and the crystal manufactory of Daum. Their work was largely inspired by floral and vegetal forms found in the region. The goal of the group was to produce in series ordinary objects, such as furniture, glassware, and pottery, with fine craftsmanship and in original forms, making art objects available for people’s homes.
Part of the city is also medieval.... but let’s not reveal everything, you’ll have plenty of time to realize Nancy is definitely the place to be!!
Student life
Did you know that Greater Nancy is France’s second biggest student city? It is home to some 50,000 students in higher education, and they make up one fifth of the population. Among them, 6,000 are international students.
The layout of the city, the leisure activities and things to do, the atmosphere in the bars and on the café terraces, and the culture and events agenda are all inspired and supported by a creative and active student population. The student calendar features the famous Stan 24 hours, music, cinema and theatre festivals, student nights, the museum night and numerous other excuses to party!
La Fête de la Musique : June, 21st
The Fête de la Musique in Nancy invites the public to stroll through the city to the rhythms of musicians and artists! Many stages are set up in the streets of Nancy, while amateur artists perform spontaneously here and there, as well as in the the city’s many bars and restaurants. Passers-by are free to stop and enjoy the music, to discover new musical styles or to stroll through the streets.
