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  1. Nancy is the prefecture of Meurthe-et-Moselle and the former capital of Lorraine. It has a rich history, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a prominent role in Art Nouveau and health care.

  2. Feb 10, 2024 · Discover the best attractions and activities in Nancy, a historic city in France's Grand Est region. Explore the stunning Place Stanislas, the Art Nouveau museums, the parks, the churches and more.

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    • Villa Majorelle. Art Nouveau took over Nancy in the late-19th century, and this was all down to the time and the place. The city was a French outpost when the neighbouring Alsace and Lorraine regions were annexed by Prussia in the 1870s.
    • Musée de l’École de Nancy. The École de Nancy was at the forefront of Art Nouveau in France, and the museum for the movement is an absolute dream for anyone with a taste for decorative art from this period.
    • Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine. Built at the start of the 16th century, this palace was the main residence for the Dukes of Lorraine for two centuries until the court was moved to the Château de Lunéville in the 1700s.
    • Musée Lorrain. Enter the Palace if you want to get to know the Dukes of Lorraine as well as the entire background of the region, from prehistory to the First World War.
    • Place Stanislas. If you only have time to see one tourist attraction in Nancy, then you must visit the Place Stanislas. This unmissable historic landmark, at the heart of Nancy's Ville Neuve, is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    • Palais des Ducs de Lorraine (Musée Lorrain) Just steps away from the Place Stanislas in the Ville Vieille is the former Palais des Ducs de Lorraine (Ducal Palace).
    • Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy. The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy presents a superb collection of European paintings from the 14th to the 21st centuries.
    • Musée de l'Ecole de Nancy. The Musée de l'Ecole de Nancy showcases the works of artists who established the local Art Nouveau movement. This art movement flourished in Nancy from the late 19th century until the early 20th century.
  3. Plan your trip to Nancy, the former capital of Lorraine, with Tripadvisor's reviews and recommendations. Discover the UNESCO-listed Place Stanislas, the art nouveau villas, the museums, the parks, and the cuisine of Nancy.

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  4. Discover Nancy, a refined city in Lorraine with a rich cultural heritage and a stunning neoclassical square. Explore its museums, gardens, art-nouveau architecture and more with Lonely Planet's tips and recommendations.

  5. Jun 20, 2022 · Discover Nancy, a city with a rich art nouveau heritage, a stunning square and many attractions. Find out what to do, where to eat, where to sleep and how to get there in this travel guide.