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Nancy, France. Coordinates: 48°41′37″N 6°11′05″E. Nancy [a] is the prefecture of the northeastern French department of Meurthe-et-Moselle. It was the capital of the Duchy of Lorraine, which was annexed by France under King Louis XV in 1766 and replaced by a province, with Nancy maintained as capital.
- 188–353 m (617–1,158 ft), (avg. 212 m or 696 ft)
- Meurthe-et-Moselle
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Nancy is the capital of Lorraine and the French art nouveau style. Explore its history, culture, gastronomy and events with Nancy Tourisme.
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- Musée des Beaux-Arts. Lodged in a regal 18th-century edifice, Nancy's standout gallery occupies art lovers for hours. A wrought-iron staircase curls gracefully up to the 2nd…
- Place Stanislas. Nancy’s crowning glory is this grand neoclassical square and Unesco World Heritage Site. Designed by Emmanuel Héré in the 1750s, it was named after the…
- Musée Lorrain. Once home to the dukes of Lorraine, the regal Renaissance Palais Ducal now shelters the Musée Lorrain. The rich fine arts and history collection…
- Musée de l’École de Nancy. A highlight of a visit to Nancy, the Musée de l’École de Nancy brings together an exquisite collection of art-nouveau interiors, curvaceous glass and…
Nancy is a historic town in north-east France, close to the border with Germany and Luxembourg. Explore its attractions, such as the Place Stanislas, the Basilica of Saint Epvre, the Musée Lorrain and the Art Nouveau Museums. Find hotels, restaurants, excursions and tourist classifications for Nancy.
Nancy, town, Meurthe-et-Moselle département, Grand Est région, northeastern France, in what was formerly the province of Lorraine, west of Strasbourg, near the left bank of the Meurthe River. Until the 18th century Nancy was composed of two distinct fortified towns.
Oct 7, 2023 · 1. Eat Quiche Lorraine. Even if you aren’t familiar with French cuisine, you’ve likely heard of Quiche Lorraine, the most famous quiche in France. This iconic dish can be found in practically every bakery in Nancy. Imagine biting into a warm tart of fluffy egg and cream with savory bacon bits (aka lardons), cradled by a flaky, buttery crust!
