Our places in Nancy
Découvrir Nancy
Monuments, musées, nature, gastronomie… le meilleur de Nancy, sélectionné pour votre séjour.
Monuments
Villa Majorelle, a manifesto of Art Nouveau
In the south of Nancy, the Villa Majorelle was, in 1901-1902, the city's first house designed entirely in the Art Nouveau style. Home and showcase of the master cabinetmaker Louis Majorelle, it brings together architecture, ironwork, stained glass and furniture in a true total work of art. Restored and reopened in 2020, it now offers an intimate journey into 1900s Nancy.
The Government Palace, a classical mansion and its garden
At the northern end of the Place de la Carrière, the Palais du Gouvernement unfurls its elegant colonnaded hemicycle. Built by Emmanuel Héré in the mid-18th century, it completes the monumental ensemble that makes Nancy a capital of classicism, now a World Heritage Site.
Brasserie Excelsior, an Art Nouveau gem at the table
Nicknamed "l'Excel", the Brasserie Excelsior is one of the last great Belle Époque brasseries to have kept its original décor. Opened in 1911 near Nancy's station, it unites Majorelle's furniture, Daum's lighting and Gruber's stained glass in a still-working setting.
The Weissenburger building, an architect's Art Nouveau
At 1 boulevard Charles-V, at the turn of the 20th century, the architect Lucien Weissenburger gave himself a showcase worthy of his art. This Art Nouveau building, designed as home and studio, brings together the greatest decorators of the École de Nancy around an elegantly free marine theme.
Hôtel Ferraris, Classical elegance in the Old Town
Behind a plain façade in the Old Town hides one of Nancy's most refined private mansions. Built in the early 18th century by Germain Boffrand, the Hôtel Ferraris charms visitors with its grand staircase and wrought-iron railing, a highpoint of Lorraine's classical art.
Chamber of Commerce Building, Nancy
A stone's throw from Place Stanislas, the Chamber of Commerce reveals one of Nancy's richest Art Nouveau façades. Stained glass, glassware and ironwork here gather the greatest names of the École de Nancy around a shared tribute to industrious Lorraine.
The Beauvau-Craon mansion, a palace on Place de la Carrière
On the majestic Place de la Carrière, the Hôtel de Beauvau-Craon ranks among Nancy's most sumptuous mansions. Designed by Germain Boffrand around 1715, this baroque palace belongs to the 18th-century ensemble inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Nancy, the most Italian of eastern French cities
Former capital of the Dukes of Lorraine, Nancy is a city of art and history best discovered on foot, eyes upturned. Between the gilded splendour of Place Stanislas, the curves of Art Nouveau and the sweetness of its cuisine, it offers a refined, human-scale stay in the heart of the Grand Est.
Place Stanislas, Nancy's UNESCO-listed masterpiece
At the heart of Nancy lies one of Europe's finest squares. Commissioned by Stanislas Leszczyński and designed by Emmanuel Héré between 1752 and 1755, Place Stanislas dazzles with its gilded gates, fountains and classical façades. UNESCO-listed since 1983, it remains the city's beating heart.
Nancy City Hall, the royal façade of Place Stanislas
Along the entire southern side of Place Stanislas stretches the long royal façade of Nancy's town hall, a masterpiece by Emmanuel Héré. Behind its carved coats of arms lies a sumptuous interior: a grand staircase graced with Jean Lamour's wrought-iron railing and lavish state salons. A jewel of the UNESCO-listed ensemble.
Place de la Carrière, a classical promenade in the Old Town
Extending Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière unfurls its long esplanade of clipped trees between two rows of elegant townhouses. A former jousting ground turned royal promenade under Emmanuel Héré, it links the new city to the Palais du Gouvernement and completes the UNESCO-listed ensemble.
The Cordeliers Church, necropolis of the Dukes of Lorraine
Adjoining the palace of the Dukes of Lorraine, the Cordeliers Church is one of Nancy's most moving places. Founded by Duke René II in the late 15th century, it houses the dukes' necropolis, its recumbent statues and a domed round chapel inspired by the Medici.
Place d'Alliance and its fountain, a listed haven
A few steps from the bustle of Place Stanislas, Place d'Alliance offers a pocket of calm beneath its century-old lime trees. Designed by Emmanuel Héré and adorned with a baroque fountain by Paul-Louis Cyfflé, it celebrates the 1756 alliance treaty and quietly completes the UNESCO-listed ensemble.
The Héré Arch, royal gateway to Place Stanislas
A monumental link between Place Stanislas and Place de la Carrière, the Arc Héré unfurls its stone silhouette to the glory of Louis XV. Designed by Emmanuel Héré between 1753 and 1755, this genuine triumphal arch inspired by Roman antiquity belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage ensemble.
Saint-Epvre Basilica, Nancy's neo-Gothic spire
Its blond stone spire towers over Nancy's entire Old Town. Built in the 19th century by architect Prosper Morey in a flamboyant neo-Gothic style, Saint-Epvre Basilica is the third church raised on this thousand-year-old site, adorned with gifts from across Europe.
Porte de la Craffe, Nancy's medieval gateway
With its two round towers capped by conical roofs, the Porte de la Craffe is the most imposing remnant of Nancy's medieval fortifications. Standing to the north of the Old Town since the 14th century, it served in turn as a defensive gate and a dreaded prison.
Grand Nancy Thermal, thermal baths in the heart of the city
One of the region's rare large spa towns, Nancy reopened its Grand Nancy Thermal complex in 2023. Behind an elegant 1913 Art Déco façade you will find spa treatments, a vast area for playful and sporty swimming, and a wellness spa: heritage, health and relaxation all in one.
Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation Cathedral, Nancy's baroque church
Built from 1703 for Duke Leopold, Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation Cathedral unfurls a majestic Baroque façade in the heart of the city. Behind its two towers lie a painted dome, a grand organ, ironwork by Jean Lamour and a thousand-year-old treasury.
Saint-Sébastien Church and its Baroque façade
A stone's throw from Nancy's covered market, the Saint-Sébastien church astonishes with its concave façade and unusually bright interior. Built between 1720 and 1731, it ranks among Lorraine's finest examples of the baroque.
Parc de Saurupt, Nancy's Art Nouveau quarter
South of Nancy, the Parc de Saurupt tells the story of an unfinished dream: that of a smart quarter of Art Nouveau villas, launched in 1901. The project never reached its planned scale, but a few remarkable houses survive, signed by the great names of the École de Nancy, to admire on a stroll.
The Manufacture media library, culture for all
Set in the rehabilitated former tobacco factory on rue Baron-Louis, the Manufacture media library is the flagship of Nancy's public reading network. Books, comics, music, films, video games and workspaces coexist there in a place steeped in industrial history.
The Désilles memorial, a monumental gate of 1783
At the end of the Cours Léopold, the Désilles gate raises its neoclassical mass on the Place du Luxembourg. Built in the 1780s, it is both a city gate and a commemorative monument: it honours men of Nancy who fell far from home and bears the name of a heroic young officer of the Revolution.
The Ville-Vieille–Léopold quarter, medieval Nancy
The cradle of Nancy, the Ville-Vieille – Léopold quarter keeps alive the memory of the dukes of Lorraine. Around the Grande Rue unfold palaces, churches and fortified gates, in a maze of cobbled lanes now lively with shops, terraces and bars.
Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours, Stanislas's Baroque masterpiece
Modest in size but sumptuous in décor, Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours is King Stanislas's Baroque masterpiece in Nancy. Rebuilt by Emmanuel Héré, it houses the tombs of the last Duke of Lorraine and his wife Catherine Opalinska.
The Stanislas Library, treasures of Lorraine
On rue Stanislas, behind an elegant 18th-century façade, the Stanislas library guards one of the richest heritage collections in Lorraine. Founded by the king-duke Stanislas in 1750, it holds manuscripts, incunabula, prints and Lorraine documents, while remaining a reading place open to all.
'Group Hug' by Alex Chinneck, street art in Nancy
Along rue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, a metal sculpture seems to knot and stitch the surrounding architecture. Created by British artist Alex Chinneck, 'Group Hug' belongs to the ADN urban art trail (Art Dans Nancy), which gathers more than forty works across the city.
The Protestant church, former Premonstratensian church
Tucked away on Rue Chanzy, a stone's throw from central Nancy, the Reformed Protestant temple occupies a former 18th-century Premonstratensian chapel. Turned into a Reformed place of worship under the First Empire, it keeps the elegant sobriety of a religious building inherited from the Ancien Régime.
'Street Painting #8' by Lang & Baumann in Nancy
In the heart of Nancy, rue des Ponts is covered by a vast carpet of colour: 'Street Painting #8', a ground painting by Swiss duo Sabina Lang and Daniel Baumann. Around 180 metres long, this work on the ADN trail turns the roadway into an open-air graphic surface.
'Stan' by Jef Aérosol, a street-art stencil in Nancy
On rue Sainte-Catherine, a wall overlooking the Godron garden bears the familiar face of Stanislas. This monumental stencil, titled 'Stan', is by Jef Aérosol, a historic figure of French stencil art. The work belongs to the ADN urban art trail, Art Dans Nancy.
'The Bull' by Gé Pellini, street art in Nancy
Near Place de la République, on the esplanade of the Centre Prouvé, a red bull with sleek lines watches over the city. This monumental sculpture, 'Le Taureau', is the work of Nancy-born Gé Pellini. It features on the ADN urban art trail, Art Dans Nancy.
Saint-Paul Church, Provinces district in Nancy
At the heart of the Cité des Provinces, a 1960s housing estate northwest of the Nancy conurbation, stands an unusual church: Saint-Paul, with its striking triangular plan. Conceived as the spiritual landmark of the new district, it has ceased to be a place of worship and now enjoys a second life under the name "Espace Europe", devoted to culture. An endearing testimony to post-war town planning and sacred architecture.
Musées
The École de Nancy Museum, a temple of Art Nouveau
Set in the former home of patron Eugène Corbin, the Museum of the School of Nancy recreates the refined atmosphere of the 1900s. Furniture, glassware, stained glass and ceramics by Gallé, Majorelle, Daum and Grüber form a unique ensemble, extended by an Art Nouveau garden. It is the beating heart of the movement that made Nancy the world capital of Art Nouveau.
Aquarium-Museum of Nancy
Nicknamed the "MAN", the Museum-Aquarium of Nancy brings together two worlds under one Art Deco roof. On the ground floor, some sixty tropical aquariums parade colourful fish and corals; upstairs, a large zoology gallery lines up hundreds of naturalised animals. A place of scientific culture ideal for families, run by the Métropole du Grand Nancy and the University of Lorraine.
The Fine Arts Museum, from Rubens to the Daum collection
Set in an 18th-century pavilion on the prestigious Place Stanislas, the Museum of Fine Arts of Nancy unfolds a panorama of European art from the 14th century to today. Rubens, Caravaggio, Delacroix, Manet and Picasso rub shoulders with a unique Daum glass collection, displayed underground among the city's old fortifications.
The Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine – Musée Lorrain (under renovation)
Please note: the Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine and its Musée lorrain are currently CLOSED for a major renovation. Housed in the former ducal palace of the Old Town, this museum of Lorraine's history and art (Georges de La Tour, Jacques Callot) will reopen later. Here is what to know about the site, its collections and the ongoing project.
The Poirel complex, concert hall and art gallery
A stone's throw from Place Stanislas, the Ensemble Poirel has combined a performance hall and a vast art gallery since 1889. Born of a bequest by passionate patrons, this venue saw the birth of the Nancy School and now pulses with concerts and exhibitions.
MJC Bazin, a youth and culture centre
Between Place Stanislas and the banks of the Meurthe, the MJC Henri-Bazin brings its district to life every day. A youth and culture centre rooted in popular education, it blends workshops, sport, childcare and festive events, in a spirit of openness and sharing.
Hôtel de Lillebonne, the Renaissance in the heart of Nancy
In the heart of Nancy's Old Town, the Hôtel de Lillebonne has displayed its Italianate Renaissance façade since 1580, a rare witness to the ducal architecture of the 16th century. Now a community centre and contemporary art gallery, it blends memory with cultural life.
The Pépinière animal park, for families
At the heart of the Pépinière park, a free mini-zoo delights local families. Donkeys, Lorraine goats, Ouessant sheep, deer and many birds live there in landscaped enclosures: the ideal outing to amaze children without spending a cent.
Curionomie, the art of wonder in Nancy
What if your walk through Nancy became an adventure? Based in the city, Curionomie designs mystery getaways: you let a route notebook guide you, open little gifts and step into workshops and unusual spots. An original, local way to (re)discover the city.
Madame Bergamote, creative workshops in Nancy
On the Grande Rue, in the heart of Nancy's Old Town, Madame Bergamote has invented a place apart: a cosy café paired with a creative workshop. You sip a tea, taste a homemade pastry and leave with full hands after a tufting, jewellery or floral workshop.
Nature
Parc Sainte-Marie, a large garden in the south-west
In the south-west of Nancy, the Sainte-Marie park spreads out its broad lawns, majestic trees and English-style paths. A legacy of the 1909 International Exhibition of Eastern France, this peaceful garden charms families, runners and lovers of fine trees.
The Pépinière park, Nancy's green lung
Right behind Place Stanislas, the Pépinière park unrolls more than twenty hectares of shaded paths, lawns and terraces. Once a nursery created at the wish of King Stanislas, it is today the great green lung of central Nancy, perfect for a stroll or a family outing.
The garden of the École de Nancy Museum, an Art Nouveau setting
Behind the villa of the musée de l'École de Nancy hides a garden full of charm, the last relic of the great park of the patron Eugène Corbin. A monumental door, an aquarium and a funerary monument carry the spirit of Nancy's Art Nouveau outdoors.
The garden of the Government Palace, a classical setting
A stone's throw from Place Stanislas, this discreet garden extends the Place de la Carrière and closes one of the finest 18th-century urban ensembles, listed by UNESCO. Reopened to the public in 2021, it offers a haven of calm at the foot of the palace.
The Paul-Verlaine garden, a green promenade
Stretched between two avenues of the Poincaré district, the Paul-Verlaine garden unfolds like an alley of small surprises. You move from a curved forecourt to a kitchen garden, from a birch grove to a nod at Little Thumb, never quite guessing what comes next.
Parc Charles III, a breath of the New Town
In the heart of the Ville-neuve, this public garden honours Duke Charles III, who founded the district in the late 16th century. Between a geometric parterre and landscaped grounds, a bandstand and remarkable trees, it offers a welcome breather near the centre.
The Citadel Gate, a Renaissance remnant
A few metres from the famous Craffe gate, the Citadelle gate is an elegant vestige of Nancy's Renaissance fortifications. Raised in 1598, it still marks the boundary between the Old Town and the Trois-Maisons suburb.
Parc Olry, a neighbourhood garden
Tucked away on avenue de Strasbourg, near the hospital and Saint-Pierre church, Parc Olry is a genuine neighbourhood garden. Its tall trees, lawns and municipal greenhouses make it a nature stop cherished by Nancy families.
The Alexandre-Godron garden, a historic botanical garden
Discreet yet steeped in history, Jardin Alexandre-Godron is Nancy's oldest botanical garden. Tucked behind the Muséum-Aquarium, it unrolls its box-edged beds and plant collections in an almost studious calm.
Parc de la Cure d'Air, a green balcony over Nancy
Perched on the hillside, on rue Marquette, the Cure d'Air park looks down over Nancy and offers one of its finest viewpoints. This leafy garden takes its name from a former establishment where people came to breathe the good air, away from the city.
Parc Blondlot, a city-centre garden
A stone's throw from the quai Claude-Le-Lorrain, the Blondlot park offers a bubble of calm that is rare in the very centre of Nancy. Once a private garden bequeathed to the city, it blends a geometric French parterre with a landscaped area of remarkable trees, around a bandstand and a pool.
Square Jules-Dorget, a green stop in Nancy
Laid out on a former industrial site, Square Jules-Dorget is a discreet neighbourhood haven full of thoughtful details. Here you'll find a gate signed by Émile Gallé, flowers dear to the École de Nancy and a genuine ecological approach.
Gastronomie
Olry Pizza
Olry Pizza is a neighbourhood pizzeria on Avenue de Strasbourg in Nancy, playing the card of simplicity and generosity. It offers classic pizzas and house creations, baked and served hot, along with pasta, lasagne and salads, to eat in or take away.
Smash That
On rue de la Primatiale, a couple of steps from the cathedral, Smash That has carved out a place among Nancy's best smash burger addresses. The idea: a beef patty smashed on a scorching griddle for a caramelised, crisp crust while keeping the inside juicy. Local Lorraine beef, homemade sauces, fresh fries and a toasted bun: the house banks on from-scratch cooking in a relaxed street-food setting. A tasty stop right in the historic centre.
Les Nouveaux Abattoirs
Les Nouveaux Abattoirs is a genuine Nancy institution for meat lovers. Set on the Rives de Meurthe side, near the Kinepolis cinema and the L'Autre Canal venue, the house has long championed generous cooking built on meat and offal. Tartare prepared at the table, rib of beef, veal sweetbreads or calf's head: you come here to eat honestly, in an authentic brasserie atmosphere. An address with character for a memorable dinner in Nancy.
L'Échanson
A stone's throw from Nancy's cathedral, L'Échanson is a wine bar bistro where you come as much for the bottle as for the plate. Run by two passionate brothers, the house offers a fine selection of wines, mostly estate wines, to pair with charcuterie boards, homemade terrines and bistro small plates. The convivial mood and good advice make it an ideal stop to discover the region's wines during your stay.
Le Petit Marché des Filles
Le Petit Marché des Filles is a good lunch table set in the south of the Nancy metro area, on the Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy side. It serves fresh French cooking, made in-house from seasonal produce, with a menu that changes each week. The daily set lunch, generous and nicely done, wins over a crowd of regulars. It's the address to note for a quality, no-fuss lunch during a longer stay in the metropolis.
The Burger Factory
Open for over a decade in the south of the metro area, The Burger Factory has built a name defending the artisan burger, cooked to order with carefully chosen produce. Baker's bread, Lorraine beef, fresh toppings and homemade fries: the place plays the from-scratch card without ever tipping into gimmick. A tasty stop when you're staying in Nancy and want a real burger rather than a chain menu.
Saigon
On rue des Tiercelins, a short walk from Place Stanislas, Saigon keeps the spirit of a small family canteen. The owner, of Vietnamese origin, and her husband greet you warmly and cook homemade dishes daily at gentle prices. The pho is often named among the best in Nancy, the portions are hearty and the bill stays light. It's the natural choice for an authentic, no-frills lunch right in the centre.
Pizzeria Sole Mio
On Place Paul Painlevé, Pizzeria Sole Mio has long championed wood-fired pizza in Nancy. The dough is hand-kneaded, the crust stays thin and crisp, and the toppings bank on freshness. The menu also lists fresh pasta and a few homemade dishes, plus some surprising dessert pizzas. A safe bet for a convivial meal with family or friends during a stay in the city.
Restaurant Beauregard
Le Beauregard is a neighbourhood brasserie in Nancy, part cafe, part tea room, part lunch spot. You come for breakfast, a coffee with friends or a daily special in a simple, warm spirit, with a pleasant terrace as soon as the weather allows.
Esperluette
Esperluette is a Nancy bistro devoted to homemade food and good produce. The French, seasonal cooking relies on fresh, often local ingredients, served in a warm, easy-going atmosphere. You mainly lunch here, in the spirit of a good neighbourhood bistro where the welcome matters as much as the plate.
Vietnam Street Food
A few steps from the cathedral, Vietnam Street Food brings a slice of Saigon into central Nancy. People come for a steaming bowl of pho, a fresh bo bun or a plate of nems, served fast and without fuss. It's the handy address when you're staying downtown and want a fragrant, light and affordable lunch between two sights.
Brasserie de la Pepinière
In the middle of the Parc de la Pépinière, its twenty-two hectares of greenery steps from Place Stanislas, this historic brasserie is the rallying point for strollers: you lunch, have a drink or savour an ice cream in the shade of the great trees.
Le Royal
Le Royal is a hybrid address in Nancy: a brasserie at lunchtime, a bar in the evening and a cultural gathering place. You can lunch simply, have a drink at day's end, and the venue regularly hosts concerts, exhibitions and openings in a relaxed atmosphere that appeals to a mixed crowd.
La Toq'
Set in Nancy's old town, near the Saint-Epvre basilica, La Toq' is one of the city's benchmark gastronomic restaurants. Chef Bertrand Heckmann delivers refined, generous French cuisine, served in an elegant décor blending old stonework with contemporary touches.
L’Éliceur
A few hundred metres from Place Stanislas, L'Éliceur is a small restaurant prized for its refined, homemade cooking. The chef works with fresh, seasonal produce and Mediterranean accents, in an intimate room of around twenty covers, ideal for a careful meal.
Route 66
In Champigneulles, at the edge of Nancy, Restaurant 66 plays the 1960s America card: booths, vintage signs and generous plates. People come with family or friends for homemade burgers and sharing platters, in a relaxed and warm setting.
Restaurant La Table de Bacchus
A stone's throw from Place Stanislas, on rue des Maréchaux, La Table de Bacchus carries on a homemade regional cuisine: fine meats, fresh fish, offal and morel specialities, in the tradition of a house passing on its craft from one generation to the next.
Honey Coffee and Food
On rue de la Visitation, Honey is that cosy little café where you take time over a brunch, savoury or sweet, with a latte or a detox drink. Plant-and-wood decor, homemade products and a honey from a local beekeeper: a gentle break right in central Nancy.
Zhong Pin
On rue Jeanne d'Arc in Nancy, Zhong Pin is an Asian address focused on sushi and Japanese specialties. Sushi, maki, gyoza and miso soup are enjoyed in or taken away, in a simple, efficient spirit valued for freshness and quick service.
Milo Pizza
On rue des Quatre Eglises in Nancy, Milo Pizzas is a young address devoted to artisan pizza and Italian products. You find carefully made pizzas to take away and a selection of transalpine deli goods, in a tasty, convivial spirit, perfect for an easy dinner at your accommodation.
La Pizza des Gourmets
On Place Paul Painlevé, La Pizza des Gourmets is a family-run neighbourhood pizzeria where the welcome matters as much as the generosity of the plates. Well-topped pizzas, pasta and gratins at gentle prices: a safe bet for a simple meal during a stay in Nancy.
L'Escale
In the heart of Nancy, on rue des Maréchaux, L'Escale has delighted food lovers with traditional homemade French cuisine since 1997. A stone's throw from Place Stanislas, with its terrace and good value for money, it is a natural stop between two visits.
Transparence
A short walk from Place Stanislas, Transparence lives up to its name: a glass partition lets you watch chef Patrick Frechin and his team at work. Diners come for precise, seasonal author cuisine served in an intimate, bright dining room.
Bouillon du terroir
Right in the centre of Nancy, Bouillon du terroir brings traditional cooking at gentle prices back into fashion. In the spirit of the bouillons, you eat homemade bistro dishes and Lorraine specialties, no frills, in a family-friendly, convivial atmosphere.
Akoya Sushi
A short walk from the centre of Nancy, Akoya Sushi has built a fine reputation on sushi, maki and Japanese specialities prepared to order with fresh produce. The setting is warm and modern, the welcome attentive, and you can eat in or take away.
TT histoire
Opened in 2023 a stone's throw from Place Stanislas, TT Histoire is a young bistronomic table blending Lorraine, Armenian and southern influences. Creative, carefully crafted land-and-sea cuisine, to discover in an intimate setting for a memorable dinner in Nancy.
Restaurant Boutique l'Artisan Epicier
On rue Saint-Nicolas, L'Artisan Épicier puts spice at the heart of the plate: aptly seasoned world cooking, made in-house, in a warm setting, paired with a fine grocery where you leave with the same flavours. Here, spiced does not mean hot.
La cave du Père Magott
Opened in late 2024 at 45 Grande Rue, La cave du Père Magott is a friendly wine bar in Nancy's Old Town. Selected wines, homemade boards and local produce: the ideal spot for a long apéritif or a light dinner with friends during your stay.
Kounagi
On Place des Vosges, Kounagi steps away from sushi to tell another story of Japan, the everyday one: donburi rice bowls and sando sandwiches made in-house, with fresh, local produce. An endearing spot for a change-of-scene lunch in Nancy.
Restaurant Salon de Thé Madeleine
At the entrance to Place Stanislas, on rue Héré, Madeleine blends a refined tea room with an all-day brasserie menu. An elegant haven for breakfast, a seasonal lunch or a Sunday brunch with a view over the royal square.
Carte Blanche
In the heart of Nancy's old town, Carte Blanche is the address for beef lovers. The restaurant works with cuts dry-aged in its own cabinet and grilled to order, in a smart steakhouse setting with a terrace when the weather allows.
La Marianne
A little away from the tourist bustle, La Marianne keeps the spirit of a true neighbourhood restaurant: homemade French cooking, a family welcome and a chef often out in the room. A warm address for eating simply and well in Nancy.
Tokyo
On the edge of Nancy, in Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, the Tokyo restaurant is a safe bet for lovers of Japanese food: sushi, maki, sashimi and skewers made with fresh fish, served in a modern setting at measured prices.
Le Bar du Crystal
Perched over the rooftops, Le Bar du Crystal offers one of Nancy's finest views, cocktail in hand. A rooftop, a winter garden and a hushed lounge: three moods for a mixologist bar ranked in the Top 100 of the 2026 French Bar Awards.
Le V'Four
Tucked away in the heart of Nancy's Old Town, Le V'Four practises a carefully judged bistronomy: an intimate little dining room, a short menu that follows the seasons and the welcome of a passionate couple. A lovely table to treat yourself to during a stay.
La Mian Ji Ramen
In central Nancy, La Mian Ji Ramen turns the noodle into an art: dough pulled by hand every day and long-simmered broths make up generous bowls of ramen, perfect for a warm break between two visits.
Restaurant Les Planches
On rue des Maréchaux, the famous "foodie street" of the Old Town, Les Planches is all about sharing: generous boards of charcuterie, cheese and mezze to pick at with friends, from lunch until late into the night.
Restaurant Le Clan des Mama
On rue des Maréchaux, Nancy's food-lover's street, Le Clan des Mama champions heartfelt Italian cooking: pizzas with long-matured dough, hand-picked transalpine produce and house cocktails signed by Mamma Marcella.
Restaurant Au Coin de la Rue
In the heart of Nancy's Old Town, facing the Saint-Epvre basilica, Au Coin de la Rue offers bistronomic cuisine of fresh, seasonal produce, to be enjoyed in the dining room, on the terrace or in an intimate cellar.
Mon Petit Bouchon
A stone's throw from Place Stanislas, Mon Petit Bouchon brings the spirit of Lyon's bouchons to the heart of Nancy: honest, homemade and generous cooking in a warm room where you take time to eat well.
Apach' Brunch Coffe Shop
Tucked into the charming Passage Bleu, Apach' is the kind of little café where you slow down: a generous brunch, a carefully served breakfast and specialty coffee, steps from Place Stanislas.
Restaurant Poulpo
In the heart of Nancy's Central Market, Poulpo brings the sea into the city: a small seafood spot where fresh fish is enjoyed at lunchtime in a lively, friendly setting.
The Tiger
A short walk from place Stanislas, The Tiger brings the flavours of India to Nancy: homemade tandoori skewers, fragrant curries and a welcoming atmosphere.
Le Grémillon
In Saint-Max, at the gates of Nancy, Le Grémillon is a family-run spot where you enjoy traditional French cuisine, slow-cooked and generous.
Bouillon Batignolles
Bouillon Batignolles is a brand reviving the Parisian bouillons, those popular brasseries serving simple French food at low prices. The Nancy branch, on Avenue Foch near the station, follows the same recipe: classic dishes, quick service and a light bill.
Flunch
Flunch, a family self-service cafeteria, is located in Laxou, in the retail zone near Nancy. Hot dishes, a vegetable buffet and family-friendly deals: a simple, affordable option during your stay.
KFC
KFC, the global fried-chicken specialist, has a restaurant in the Saint-Jean area of Nancy. A simple, reassuring fast-food option for a meal to take away or eat in during your stay.
Quick
Quick, a burger chain of Belgian origin, has a restaurant near Nancy station, in the Mazagran area. A handy fast-food address for a simple meal on arrival or before departure.
Pitaya
Pitaya Thaï Street Food offers quick Thai cooking in the heart of Nancy. Pad thai, bo bun and fragrant woks to eat in, take away or have delivered: an exotic break during your stay.
Salon de thé et glacier Amorino
A stone's throw from Place Stanislas, on rue Héré, Amorino carries on the Italian gelato tradition: artisanal ice creams served in a rosette, a tea room and treats to enjoy in or take away.
McDonald's
McDonald's has a restaurant right in the centre of Nancy. A fast-food chain everyone knows, it offers a reliable choice for a simple, quick meal at any time during your stay.
Domino's
Domino's Pizza is an international takeaway and delivery pizza chain, present in Nancy. You order standardised pizzas, with many recipes, deals and promotions, for a quick, no-surprise dinner, especially when staying in an apartment and wanting to eat without cooking.
Sushi Shop
Sushi Shop is a chain specialising in sushi for takeaway and delivery, present in Nancy near the Stanislas area. You build platters of sushi, maki and creations, with a consistent menu and simple ordering, for a light, quick dinner, handy when staying in an apartment.
Cafét’ Lettres, a quick bite on campus
Cafét’ Lettres is a university cafeteria on Nancy's faculty campus. A simple, affordable option for a meal or a quick break, with no gourmet pretensions.
Cafét’ Sciences, a bite on the science campus
Cafét’ Sciences is a university cafeteria on Nancy's science campus. An affordable, no-frills spot for a quick meal or a drink between stops.
Factéria, a simple meal break in Nancy
Factéria is a dining spot in Nancy, handy for a meal break during the day. A simple stop when you want to grab something between activities.
Andiamo, fast food in Nancy
Andiamo is a fast-food address in Nancy, open at lunchtime and in the evening. An option to know for a meal without a long wait.
Loisirs
L'Autre Canal, Nancy's leading concert hall
A landmark concert hall in Nancy, L'Autre Canal carries the SMAC live-music label. In a contemporary building in the Rives-de-Meurthe district, it programmes regional, national and international artists, for live nights the crowd loves.
Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture Henri Bazin
Well placed between Place Stanislas and the banks of the Meurthe, MJC Henri Bazin is a lively community centre driven by grassroots education. It runs weekly activities in culture, leisure, sport and well-being, welcomes children on Wednesdays, and hosts shows throughout the year. It is a friendly address for getting a feel of everyday Nancy.
Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture Lillebonne Saint-Epvre
Tucked into the old town, MJC Lillebonne Saint-Epvre is far more than a community centre: it occupies a striking Renaissance mansion and keeps a year-round programme of workshops, exhibitions and performances alive. For anyone staying near Place Saint-Epvre, it is a warm gateway into Nancy's cultural life, well away from the usual tourist trail.
Cinéma Royal, a cinema with real charm
Cinéma Royal is an independent cinema in Saint-Max, a town bordering Nancy, a few minutes from the centre. A small, human-scale venue, it charms with its friendly atmosphere and modern equipment, far from impersonal multiplexes. A lovely spot for a fuss-free screening, whether for a quiet evening or a rainy afternoon during your stay.
Tandemotion: the big jump over Lorraine
Fancy some real thrills during your stay? Tandemotion, a reference for skydiving in Lorraine, offers tandem first jumps over the region, notably from Nancy-Tomblaine airport, right by the city. Securely harnessed to an instructor, you savour a few seconds of freefall then a canopy flight, with sweeping views over Lorraine. An experience supervised by professionals, the standout memory of a trip to Nancy.
Théâtre de la Foucotte, an intimate neighbourhood stage
In the Foucotte district, north of Nancy, this community-run theatre of about 260 seats lives to the rhythm of its resident companies. People come for a warm, accessible local programme, far from the anonymity of big venues.
Théâtre de la Manufacture, a national drama centre
Set in Nancy's former tobacco factory, this national drama centre (CDN) is one of the city's major houses of creation. Here you see contemporary theatre carried by artists, in an industrial setting full of character.
Caméo Saint-Sébastien, an art-house cinema
In the heart of Nancy, by the Saint-Sébastien centre, the Caméo is an independent cinema loved for its sharp selection of auteur films. A venue with the art-house label, well beyond blockbusters, where you can linger over a coffee after the screening.
Théâtre La Cachette, laughter in an intimate venue
In Villers-lès-Nancy, on the edge of the city, Théâtre La Cachette is a warm little theatre entirely devoted to young audiences. Here you discover shows by the 3 Chardons company, designed for the very young, in an intimate room where children sit in the front rows, right by the actors. An ideal morning or afternoon family outing, to share a moment of storytelling, laughter and wonder during your stay.
Cosmic Park 54, a burst of fun
On the edge of Nancy, on rue Marcel Brot, Cosmic Park 54 is one of the largest indoor leisure complexes in the Grand Est, with nearly 6,000 sq m of activities under one roof. Laser game, trampolines, escape rooms, arcade, virtual reality: you come to move, play and let off steam with family or friends. A safe bet to keep young and old busy, especially when the weather rules out heading outdoors.
Atelier des Solidarités
Opened by the City of Nancy in 2024 on rue Sainte-Anne, the Atelier des Solidarites is a place for civic engagement rather than a tourist address. It brings together residents, associations and institutions around solidarity projects, and houses concrete schemes such as a luggage service and evening meals. For a traveller curious about Nancy's solidarity scene, or keen to lend a hand, it is a useful reference point.
Studio Elite Training
At the prestigious Place de la Carriere, a stone's throw from Place Stanislas, Studio Elite Training bets on guidance rather than a large anonymous gym. Here a coach tailors the session to your goal, one-to-one or in a small group. For anyone wanting to keep up their routine or try bespoke coaching during a stay in Nancy, it is a human-scale option in a fine setting.
Arcane Game: puzzles and adventure in Nancy
Arcane Game is an escape room in Nancy where a team solves a series of puzzles to finish the adventure before time runs out. The house designs its own rooms and scenarios, with a clear choice: lock-free play, smoother and more immersive. A fun, team-building outing to enjoy with friends or family whatever the weather.
Wildness
A short walk from central Nancy, Wildness has turned axe throwing into a genuinely different night out: seven secure lanes, a coach to guide your throw, and a craft-beer bar to keep the evening going. It is an ideal pick when you want something original to do with friends during a stay in Lorraine.
Bloc Session: rope-free bouldering fun
On rue Marcel Brot, Bloc Session is Nancy's bouldering gym: 650 sq m of colourful walls you climb without rope or harness, above thick crash mats. Open to everyone from age four, it blends sport, play and a friendly vibe, whether you are a seasoned climber or trying it for the first time.
Cube: the escape game that tests your team
Cube is a Nancy escape game where you crack puzzles and hands-on challenges to break out of a room before the clock runs out. With its different worlds and a game master to guide you, it's a great shared activity for family or friends, whatever the weather outside.
Act Danse
Near Parc Sainte-Marie in Nancy, Act Danse is a small-scale dance school where you come to learn, progress and, above all, enjoy yourself. Children and adults alike find suitable classes, driven by a love of movement and expression.
Toup'ti Gym
In Nancy, Toup'ti Gym supports toddlers and children in their first discoveries of the body, water and language. Gym, baby swimming and English are approached in small groups, in a joyful atmosphere designed to respect each child's pace.
Le L.E.M.
Tucked away on the Grande Rue in Nancy's Old Town, Le L.E.M. — Lieu d'Expérimentation Marionnette — nurtures a bold, living art form. Shows, residencies and encounters unfold in a small auditorium and a charming bar-library.
Well & Fit
In Laxou, on the edge of Nancy, Well & Fit plays the all-in-one card. Weights, group classes, pool, tennis, squash, sauna: here you can vary your activities in one place, supported by a team of coaches, in a pleasant, tree-lined setting.
MJC Étoile
Just outside Nancy, in Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, MJC Étoile is a lively youth-and-culture centre. You step in for a workshop, a class or a show, and quickly feel the warm community spirit of the neighbourhood.
Theatre de la Roële
In Villers-lès-Nancy, at the city's edge, Théâtre de la Roële nurtures a joyful, popular kind of theatre. Comedies, boulevard plays and new works follow one another in a human-scale hall where the audience feels close to the stage.
Melle Pole
In the heart of Nancy, Mademoiselle Pole & Co is a studio devoted to pole dance and aerial arts. In an inclusive, caring atmosphere, you explore strength, flexibility and grace, whatever your level or your figure.
Centre Culturel André Malraux
In Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, the Centre culturel André Malraux (CCAM) is a national stage devoted to contemporary creation: theatre, dance, current music, visual arts and the springtime Musique Action festival.
Planètes Laser
A few minutes from Nancy, in Pulnoy, Planètes Laser has offered a large two-level laser game maze since 2006. An ideal outing with friends or family, from age 8, for a playful break during your stay.
Mademoiselle Pole
On avenue du Général Leclerc in Nancy, Mademoiselle Pole is a school of aerial arts and yoga blending pole dance, aerial hoop, Pilates and gentle practices, for adults as well as teens and children.
Waf
In Maxéville, at the edge of Nancy, WAF is a fitness club designed for women. Since 2002, people come here to move in a friendly atmosphere: group classes, a cardio area and a wellness studio, without the intimidating feel of big gyms.
Escape Hunt: 60 minutes to break out
Escape Hunt is an escape room brand found in many cities, including Nancy, on rue Marcel Brot. The concept is classic and effective: locked in a themed room as a team, you have a limited time to solve a series of puzzles and complete your mission. It is a unifying activity that works whatever the weather and suits an outing with friends, family or colleagues during a stay.
Bodyhit
BodyHit is an electrostimulation (EMS) brand found in many French cities. The Nancy club follows the house concept: a short, coach-supervised session meant to work several muscle groups in about twenty minutes. It is a handy option for anyone after a quick, guided workout during a stay, without spending an hour in a gym.
Fitness Park
Fitness Park is a national gym chain, and its Nancy Centre club follows the house model: large floor, free access to machines and clear membership pricing. Set on Boulevard Lobau, opposite the CHRU hospital, it offers nearly 900 m2 of weights, cardio and cross-training. For a stay it is a practical, no-surprise option, ideal for independent training.
Kinépolis Nancy, the big multiplex for blockbusters
Kinépolis is a well-known multiplex brand, and its Nancy cinema plays the big-screen card: many screens, large auditoriums and plenty of showtimes. It's the handy address for catching current releases in comfort during your stay.
SunFitness
SunFitness is an affordable gym set in Essey-les-Nancy, on the immediate edge of Nancy. People come for free-access training in weights and cardio, in a classic fitness-club format. For a traveller staying on the eastern side of the metro area, or with a car, it is a simple option to keep up a routine during a stay.
Iron BodyFit: a fast full-body EMS workout
Iron BodyFit is an electro-muscle-stimulation (EMS) fitness brand. At its Nancy studio, you follow short but intense sessions, always led by a coach. A smart way to get a real workout in without losing half your morning, even in the middle of a city break.
Climb Up Nancy: indoor climbing for all
Climb Up is part of a network of indoor climbing gyms found in several cities. In Nancy, you scale walls and colour-graded routes at your own pace and level. An active, playful outing, perfect for burning energy whatever the weather.
Basic-Fit
In Laxou, at the gates of Nancy, Basic-Fit is a low-cost gym from the well-known European brand: 24/7 access, weights and cardio equipment, and a training app to plan your workouts.
KeepCool
Over in Essey-lès-Nancy, KeepCool is a gym from the brand of the same name: a human-scale format with weights, cardio, group classes and support, open every day.
La Place, electro bar on Place Stanislas
At 7 Place Stanislas, La Place is a music bar built around electro and house, with a night-time atmosphere. It's a spot to go out in the heart of Nancy for anyone after an evening set to electronic music. As the line-up and mood vary from night to night, it's worth checking opening days and hours before heading over.
Atelier Courant d'Art, a creative space in Nancy
Atelier Courant d'Art is a Nancy cultural venue devoted to creation and art. Part workshop, part exhibition space, it is much appreciated for its friendly atmosphere and its closeness to the artists' work.
Philippe de Gueldres Gymnasium, a Nancy sports facility
The Philippe de Gueldres gymnasium is a municipal sports facility in Nancy. It is a neighbourhood hall intended for playing sport, rather than a tourist site.
Art' Kiné, a fitness studio in Nancy
Art' Kiné is a Nancy studio devoted to fitness and movement, its name evoking care given to the body. A place appreciated for attentive guidance suited to a range of goals.
Théâtre La Voyageuse, an intimate Nancy stage
On Rue Saint-Dizier, this small theatre keeps an intimate feel where the audience stays close to the performers. A lovely gateway to the local stage, valued for its warm welcome.
EnergyMax, a fitness club in Nancy
EnergyMax is a fitness club in Nancy where you can train during your stay. A spot appreciated for keeping up your routine, whether you are a beginner or a regular gym-goer.
Pilates Inspire Home Studio, small-group wellbeing
A human-sized Pilates studio in Nancy, where guided sessions unfold in a calm, attentive atmosphere. A well-liked wellbeing break during your stay.
La Voyageuse, an intimate little theatre in Nancy
La Voyageuse is a small Nancy venue where you watch performances up close to the artists. An intimate stage, perfect for a different kind of cultural evening.
Pilates classes in Nancy, move gently
An address in Nancy for practising Pilates in guided classes. A chance to keep fit gently during your stay, by appointment.
Terroir
Maison des Sœurs Macarons: the authentic Nancy macaron
Founded in 1793, the Maison des Sœurs Macarons keeps alive the secret recipe of the authentic Nancy macaron, passed down by two nuns in the 18th century. Here you can taste the famous "Macaron des Sœurs", but also the IGP-protected Bergamote de Nancy and many mirabelle specialties. A living piece of Nancy's gourmet heritage.
Fromagerie Les Frères Marchand: master cheesemakers at the central market
Based at Nancy's central market, the Frères Marchand are renowned master cheesemakers, listed in the Pudlowski Guide. Here you can taste award-winning Lorraine specialties such as Le Gros Lorrain, aged with mirabelle plum liqueur, and the bergamot Palet made with fresh goat cheese, both carrying the "Nancy Passions Salées" label. Don't hesitate to ask for advice in putting together a board to take home from a stay in Nancy.
Pâtisserie Recouvreur: traditional treats since 1896
A creator of delicacies since 1896, Recouvreur is part of Nancy's gastronomic heritage. Here you'll find signature specialties such as the Baba Boule®, the Irlandais® and the Bras de Vénus®, alongside the essential Lorraine pies and pâtés. A house where creativity and respect for tradition go hand in hand.
LD Pâtisserie: Lorraine sweets and tea room
A gourmet address where you taste Lorraine through pastry. The house specialty, "Nancy Passions Sucrées", blends mirabelle plum, vanilla and tonka bean in a refined finger cake called L'Or de Lorraine. It's also a lovely, well-loved spot to sit down for a cup of tea.
Shopping
Hall du Livre, Nancy's great independent bookshop
On rue Saint-Dizier, right in central Nancy, Hall du Livre is an institution for book lovers: a large independent, general bookshop spread over several floors, with a very broad range and that hushed atmosphere where you can browse for hours. A true readers' haunt, much loved by locals and visitors alike, ideal for tracking down a holiday read or a Nancy keepsake to take home.
Centre Saint-Sébastien, all your shopping under one roof
Open since 1976 right in the heart of Nancy, Centre Saint-Sébastien lines up around a hundred shops over two levels, steps from Place Charles III, the central market and the station. Fashion, beauty, services and snack stops follow one another under cover: a Nancy shopping safe bet, whatever the weather.
La Citad'Elles, Nancy's fashion consignment shop
This high-end women's fashion consignment shop, set at the foot of the Porte de la Craffe, gives lovely pieces a second life. You can uncover branded, often luxury clothes, shoes and accessories, in a smart and responsible spirit.
Le Vestiaire, a fashion boutique on rue Gambetta
Set on rue Gambetta, a few steps from the historic heart of Nancy, Le Vestiaire is a multi-brand concept store where big-name sneakers rub shoulders with sharper fashion labels. Far from the uniformity of the big chains, this independent address bets on a tight selection and on advice, to build an up-to-date wardrobe during your stay.
L'Autre Rive: an independent bookshop in Nancy
Opened in 1994, L'Autre Rive is a general independent bookshop that has become a genuine Nancy institution. With a warm welcome and a carefully chosen selection leaning towards literature and the humanities, it's the kind of address where people take time to talk about books. Perfect for finding a read or a gift that truly means something.
Après Vous: a fashion boutique on a human scale
Opened in 2017, Après Vous is a women's ready-to-wear boutique valued for its attentive welcome and warm atmosphere. On Rue Saint-Georges in Nancy, it keeps the feel of a neighbourhood address where they take the time to advise you: a pleasant alternative to the big chains for finding a piece during your stay.
Atelier La Main d'Or: antiques and craftsmanship
As its name suggests, Atelier La Main d'Or puts craftsmanship at the heart of what it does. Founded in 1984 by Pierre Harcos, trained at the École Boulle, it combines the restoration of antique furniture, paintings and gilded wood, framing and the sale of antiques. An address for lovers of fine pieces and know-how, in Nancy.
Les Années Modernes: antiques and design of yesteryear
As its name suggests, Les Années Modernes celebrates fine 20th-century furniture and objects. Set on Grande Rue, the antique dealers' street in Nancy's Old Town, this treasure-hunter's address will delight lovers of vintage design, decorative pieces and finds with a story of their own.
Daum: art crystal, a jewel of Nancy
Founded in Nancy in 1878, Daum is one of the great houses of art glass and crystal, intimately tied to the École de Nancy and Art Nouveau. Renowned worldwide for its mastery of pâte de verre, it remains a living name in Nancy's heritage, well worth discovering during a stay in the city.
La Parenthèse: Nancy's comics haven
A bookshop entirely devoted to comics, La Parenthèse is a firm favourite among Nancy's readers. Franco-Belgian BD, comics, manga and graphic novels sit side by side, with advice from passionate booksellers and membership of the specialist Canal BD network, a guarantee of a sharp selection.
La Maison de la Bible, Nancy's Christian bookshop
Set on the Grande Rue in the old town, La Maison de la Bible (trading as Équilivre) is Nancy's Christian bookshop. You'll find Bibles and spirituality titles, but also music, cards and small gifts, in a calm atmosphere with a welcome open to all.
Boulet, an established Nancy fashion address
Set on the corner of the Grande Rue, right by place Saint-Epvre, Boulet is a concept store devoted to menswear. It brings together fashion, sneakers and accessories from French and Scandinavian labels, in a setting where you can also enjoy a coffee or a chocolate.
La Suite..., a fashion boutique to discover in Nancy
On rue Maurice Barrès, La Suite... is a feminine concept store playing the card of elegance and modernity. Clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories are chosen with care, and the personal welcome, widely praised by customers, is a big part of its reputation.
Dao, a fashion boutique that wins over Nancy
Dao Davy is a made-in-France jeans brand born in Nancy. Specialising in denim, it manufactures in its own workshop near the city and champions a more sustainable kind of fashion. Its highly rated store offers menswear and womenswear in a spirit that is both raw and refined.
American Bazar, a breeze of America blows through Nancy
Despite its name, American Bazar is above all a womenswear boutique run for two generations in Nancy. It brings together designers from around the world and makes a point of dressing every figure, from size 36 to plus sizes, with sound advice.
Le Repère, a well-liked Nancy fashion spot
On rue de la Visitation, Le Repère embraces the spirit of a warm concept store: clothing, accessories, candles and small objects sit among vintage, Scandinavian-inspired furniture. Many items are exclusive to Nancy, at prices that stay accessible.
Vanessa, a fashion boutique in the heart of Nancy
Located at 14 rue Gambetta since the 1970s, Vanessa is a fashion institution in Nancy. This designer multi-brand store gathers a sharp selection in a compact space, backed by expert service and a genuine love of clothing.
Alphabets, a quiet Nancy bookshop
Far from the big chains, Alphabets is an antiquarian and rare-book shop tucked near Nancy's historic centre. People come to unearth a rare edition, a beautiful illustrated volume or a regional title, guided by a career bookseller.
Nancy 1900, antiques in the heart of the Art Nouveau city
A stone's throw from place Stanislas, Nancy 1900 is an antiques dealer specialising in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and the École de Nancy. Here you'll discover glassware, ceramics and works of art that carry on, in the flesh, the city's artistic golden age around 1900.
Nouvelle Femme, style advice just for you
In Nancy, this women's ready-to-wear boutique offers a personal, attentive approach. You come to take your time choosing, often by appointment, in a calm and welcoming atmosphere, far from the crowds of big chains.
Atout Manga, a haven for manga and comics fans
Tucked into the Cour des Arts, Atout Manga is Nancy's shop devoted to manga, comics and Japanese pop culture. Open since 2005, it's loved for its sharp stock and advice from genuinely passionate booksellers.
Cotélac, French fashion with soft fabrics
Cotélac is a French womenswear brand with a creative spirit, born in 1993 around genuine work on fabric. Natural materials, layering and carefully worked colours are its signature, all found at its Nancy boutique.
L'Arc d'Or, the jeweller that shines in Nancy
L'Arc d'Or is a Nancy jeweller and watchmaker very well rated by its customers. Jewellery, watches, wedding bands, gold buyback or repairs: a trusted city-centre address to mark an occasion or treat yourself.
Borayale, jewellery and craftsmanship in central Nancy
Borayale is a family concept store in the heart of Nancy, where jewellery, watches, accessories and leather goods sit side by side. People come to choose a piece, get advice and benefit from the expertise of a boutique on a human scale.
Tolub, a fashion boutique in central Nancy
A fashion address on rue Gambetta, steps from place Stanislas, Tolub has dressed women and men since the 1920s. People come for fine labels, sound advice and an alterations service that makes all the difference.
Vêt Éthic, responsible and committed fashion in Nancy
Vêt Éthic is not an ordinary fashion shop but a Nancy cooperative that puts ethics and ecology at the heart of its project. Remarkably well rated, it dresses the whole family with committed brands.
Turn Over, Nancy's go-to gift shop
Turn Over is a well-rated Nancy gift shop, perfect for finding a little something, a souvenir or a treat. The ideal place when you are hunting for the idea that hits the spot, without the fuss.
Printemps Nancy, the chic department store downtown
Printemps is a French department-store name, known for its rather upscale fashion, beauty and accessories offer. In central Nancy, the store brings together several worlds and leading brands in a polished setting: handy for a treat, a gift or scouting the trends during your stay.
Father & Sons: sharp, refined menswear
A French chain known for its elegant menswear, Father & Sons dresses men from the fitted shirt to the suit, in a sober, polished spirit. Right in central Nancy, it's a handy address to complete an outfit, find the missing piece or dress for an occasion during your stay.
Tezenis, lingerie and basics at friendly prices
Tezenis is an Italian brand known for its lingerie, underwear and colourful basics at accessible prices. Set on rue Saint-Jean, in the heart of Nancy's shopping streets, its shop is perfect for a quick, savvy purchase when an essential is missing from your suitcase.
H&M, on-trend fashion for the whole family
H&M is an international fashion chain, known for its on-trend, affordable collections refreshed very regularly. Its city-centre store in Nancy dresses women, men and children: the obvious address for a last-minute purchase or a forgotten basic during your stay.
JD Sports, trendy sneakers and sportswear
JD Sports is a chain specialising in sportswear and big-brand trainers. In central Nancy, it's the address to know for a pair of sneakers, a tracksuit or an on-trend streetwear look, whether you're sporty or simply a fan of urban style.
Edji, trendy and affordable womenswear
Edji is a womenswear chain, known for its on-trend collections and gently priced accessories. Its Nancy shop, open every day, is a good pick for putting together a current look without breaking the bank, as the mood and the new arrivals take you.
La Fée Maraboutée, a feminine, poetic wardrobe
La Fée Maraboutée is a French womenswear label, recognisable for its soft, gently bohemian world. Its Nancy store carries the core of the brand's wardrobe: prints, fluid fabrics and easy-to-wear pieces.
Max Mara, Italian elegance and its signature coat
An Italian fashion house founded in 1951, Max Mara is known worldwide for its wool coats and its famous camel shade. Its Nancy boutique offers an understated, timeless womenswear wardrobe, in the brand's upscale spirit.
À l'Ombre des Marques, smart outlet shopping in Nancy
This multi-brand outlet store offers branded clothing at reduced prices. The idea: hunt for good deals on off-label collections, in a large space where you can take your time browsing as new deliveries arrive.
Caroll: French-style feminine elegance
Caroll is a French women's ready-to-wear label known for its chic, timeless style: fine knitwear, clean cuts and pieces that carry from one season to the next. Its shop in central Nancy is a safe bet for building or rounding out an elegant wardrobe during a stay.
Mango: contemporary fashion from Barcelona
Mango is a major fashion chain born in Barcelona, known for its current, affordable women's collections. Its shop on Rue Saint-Jean, Nancy's pedestrian shopping artery, makes for a simple, well-placed shopping stop, just steps from Place Stanislas.
Mauboussin, accessible French fine jewellery
Mauboussin is a French jewellery house founded in 1827, known for making luxury more accessible. In Nancy, the rue des Dominicains boutique presents rings, necklaces and watches with a precious yet contemporary spirit, in the heart of the shopping district.
Eden Park, elegance with a rugby spirit
Eden Park is a French brand born from the world of rugby, recognisable by its iconic pink bow tie. In Nancy, the rue des Dominicains store offers a chic, relaxed wardrobe with a smart sportswear spirit, in the heart of the shopping district.
Mise au Green, nature-inspired smart sportswear
Mise au Green is a French brand with a smart-casual style inspired by the outdoors and the world of golf. In Nancy, the rue des Dominicains store offers a relaxed, elegant wardrobe with a natural, timeless spirit, in the heart of the shopping streets.
Corbeille d'Or: jewellery and watches downtown
A jeweller in central Nancy belonging to a well-known chain, Corbeille d'Or is a handy address for a piece of jewellery, a watch or a gift idea. A useful stop to mark an occasion or leave with a precious souvenir of your stay.
Petit Bateau, soft knits across generations
Petit Bateau is an iconic French brand, born in Troyes and famous for its bodysuits and soft cotton. In Nancy, the rue des Dominicains store dresses babies, children and adults with timeless basics, in the heart of the shopping streets.
Damart, everyday warmth and comfort
Damart is a French brand famous for Thermolactyl, the fabric that keeps you warm without bulk. In Nancy, the rue des Dominicains store offers comfortable, practical ready-to-wear appreciated for its softness, in the city centre.
American Vintage, soft and easy knitwear
A French brand known for its soft fabrics and impeccably draped basics, American Vintage cultivates an easy, chic style. Its shop in central Nancy is perfect for comfortable pieces that last across seasons.
IKKS Women, rock-chic wardrobe in Nancy
IKKS is a French brand known for its rock, urban and confident look. In Nancy, the Women store showcases the label's womenswear, blending timeless pieces with a contemporary spirit, steps from place Stanislas.
Armand Thiery, classic elegance on rue Saint-Jean
A well-known French label, Armand Thiery dresses women and men in a smart, timeless style. Its rue Saint-Jean store, in the heart of central Nancy, is ideal for a polished outfit or a well-cut wardrobe basic.
Pandora, jewellery you compose yourself
The famous Danish house is known worldwide for its customisable charm bracelets. In Nancy, it's a natural choice for a gift or a keepsake full of meaning, put together to suit the person's taste.
Du Pareil au Même, smart-priced kids' fashion
Du Pareil au Même (DPAM) is a French brand specialising in babywear and children's clothing, known for its colourful prints and good value for money. Its Nancy shop is perfect for dressing the little ones while travelling.
Etam, French lingerie and womenswear
Etam is an iconic French brand of lingerie and womenswear, loved for its feminine yet accessible style. On rue Saint-Jean, in central Nancy, its shop is a reliable pick for the everyday wardrobe.
Actualités
Moches!: The Unloved Animals Make Their Comeback
A decade after its first edition, the exhibition 'Moches!' is back at the Muséum-Aquarium of Nancy in a fully redesigned scenography. Blending humour and science, it invites visitors from age 6 to take a fresh look at animals deemed ugly or repulsive — a lovely family stop in the heart of the city.
Émile Gallé, Portraits of a Life — École de Nancy Museum
Echoing the Fine Arts Museum's major exhibition, the École de Nancy Museum presents a selection of graphic works, photographs and archival documents around the life of Émile Gallé (1846-1904), a leading figure of Art Nouveau. An intimate dive into the artist's journey, on view from autumn 2026 into winter.
'Senses and Sensations', a fun children's workshop
At the Saint-Nicolas toy library, this workshop invites little ones to explore their five senses through play: recognising a smell, spotting the missing object, guessing a shape drawn on their hand. A gentle, playful break designed for 4-6 year-olds, to slot into a family stay in Nancy.
Je suis ici: German poetry of today
During a stay in Nancy, treat yourself to a literary interlude at the Goethe-Institut. The exhibition "Je suis ici – Hier bin ich" celebrates contemporary German-language poetry, free to discover across a long season, on rue de la Ravinelle.
Marie-Anne Collot, Forgotten Sculptor of the Enlightenment
At the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Nancy, a focused exhibition restores the place of Marie-Anne Collot (1748-1821), one of the few women artists to have pursued an international career in the Age of Enlightenment. A fine reason to step into the museum, on Place Stanislas, during a stay in Nancy.
'The Belly of Paris' by Anne Barbot, after Zola
After Émile Zola's novel, director Anne Barbot brings to the stage the quiet life of Lisa and Quenu, pork butchers at the heart of the Halles, until the brother's return unsettles their peace. Demanding, generous theatre to discover at the Théâtre de la Manufacture, in Nancy.
Screens and Family: Finding the Right Balance
At the Médiathèque Manufacture in Nancy, a free talk with Olivier Duris, of the 3-6-9-12 Association, about digital habits within the family. With no judgement or guilt-tripping, parents, teens and children leave with practical guidance for living more calmly with screens.
Open Rehearsals at Théâtre - Chez Nous
Fancy seeing theatre from a different angle during your stay in Nancy? Théâtre - Chez Nous opens its rehearsals to the public. Warm-up, work in progress and a shared coffee shape the morning, in an intimate, warm format, by reservation.
Christine Zayed Trio - NJP 2026, CCAM Vandœuvre
The Christine Zayed Trio comes to Nancy Jazz Pulsations for a concert at the crossroads of jazz and poetry. An intimate performance to enjoy on 6 October 2026 at 7:30 pm at the CCAM, the Centre Culturel André Malraux in Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, on the doorstep of Nancy. A fine chance to discover a sensitive act within the festival's welcoming atmosphere.
Le Castel Conte: Tales and Poetry for the Littlest Ones
At Théâtre La Voyageuse, storyteller Marie-Eve Thiry opens the door of tales and poetry to toddlers, from 18 months. Nursery rhymes, finger plays, cumulative tales, kamishibai and mimed stories follow one another and invite children to join in with their hands. A first encounter with stories, gentle and warm, to enjoy as a family during a stay in Nancy.
NJP 2026 - Christian McBride & Ursa Major, Amy Gadiaga
The Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival puts jazz centre stage at the Salle Poirel, one of its venues in the heart of Nancy. On the bill for the evening: Christian McBride & Ursa Major, and Amy Gadiaga, for an event marked by swing, groove and improvisation. A fine chance to savour live jazz in the warm atmosphere of a festival that sets the pace of autumn in Nancy.
NJP: Belin, Winston, Chamfort under the big top
During a stay in Nancy, here is a grand song night not to miss: under the Pépinière big top, Nancy Jazz Pulsations brings together dandy Bertrand Belin, Charlie Winston's first solo tour and the farewell of Alain Chamfort, icon of French chic pop. Three worlds, one shared elegance.
Comic-Book Concert NJP: Émile Londonien x Pierre-Henry Gomont
During the Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival, a singular event awaits the curious: Jazu Kissa brings together nu-jazz trio Émile Londonien and cartoonist Pierre-Henry Gomont. Inspired by Japanese listening cafés, this comic-book concert blends live drawing and total improvisation, at L'Autre Canal.
NJP 2026: Meryem Aboulouafa and Yael Naim at the Salle Poirel
An evening of heartfelt pop at the Salle Poirel, part of the Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival. Meryem Aboulouafa, from Casablanca, blends Moroccan traditions, rock and French chanson with a soulful voice. Yael Naim then unfolds a delicate pop-soul, between electronics and orchestration, around her album Solaire. See you on 8 October 2026.
NJP 2026: Moses Yoofee Trio & KAU
The Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival stretches the night on 8 October 2026 at the Magic Mirrors, in the Parc de la Pépinière, with an evening of nu-jazz and electronics. At 11:45 PM, as the park slips into the hushed glow of the mirrored pavilion, Moses Yoofee Trio and KAU let electronic pulses converse with the freedom of jazz. Hypnotic grooves, synthetic textures and improvisation weave together for a late set made to dance to as much as to listen to. A perfect date for anyone who likes to see jazz step outside its lines and embrace today's sounds, in one of the festival's most distinctive venues.
Concert-talk at the Opéra national de Nancy-Lorraine
Driven by the Opéra national de Nancy-Lorraine's sustainable workshop, this concert-talk brings together the house orchestra, conducted by Marco Orazio Vallone, and explorer Evrard Wendenbaum. An evening halfway between shared knowledge and musical emotion, in the heart of place Stanislas.
NJP at Magic: KuleeAngee, NORD//NOIR, Sarra Wild
During a stay in Nancy, here is an electric night not to miss: at Magic, in the Pépinière park, Nancy Jazz Pulsations brings together the electro-pop of Scottish duo KuleeAngee, the blazing techno-punk of NORD//NOIR and the hybrid sets of British DJ Sarra Wild. Best enjoyed on your feet, late into the night.
Dub Inc, THK and Bleu Soleil Under the NJP Big Top
For one autumn evening, the big top at Parc de la Pépinière throbs to reggae and electro-dub. As part of Nancy Jazz Pulsations, the Saint-Étienne collective Dub Inc takes top billing, preceded by the energy of THK and the luminous pop of Bleu Soleil. A festive concert in the heart of Nancy.
NJP 2026: Médine and Dori at the Salle Poirel
Rap comes to the Salle Poirel for the Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival, with Médine and Dori on the bill. An evening for fans of flow, punchlines and beats, in one of Nancy's leading venues. See you on 9 October 2026 at 8 pm.
Vincent Peirani + Jungle By Night - NJP 2026, Salle Poirel
A two-part jazz evening at Nancy Jazz Pulsations. Opening the night, French accordionist Vincent Peirani, a free-spirited and daring soloist, moves from jazz to classical by way of rock and world music. He is followed by the Amsterdam sextet Jungle By Night, a festival regular, who unfold their melodic, pop-tinged sound in a seated setting, between organic groove and nu-disco textures. See you on 10 October 2026 at the Salle Poirel, in the heart of Nancy.
NJP 2026: La Rvfleuze, Houdi & Juste Shani
French rap takes over the Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival on 10 October 2026, under the big top of the Parc de la Pépinière, for a three-voice night. La Rvfleuze, a rising name from Paris's 19th arrondissement noted for the Serrure freestyle series, serves up unfiltered rap where striking imagery meets sporting nods. Houdi, the hooded artist from Seine-et-Marne, unfolds his SIROCCO project, a hybrid world blending rap, electro and pop with a sunlit late-summer nostalgia. And Juste Shani, a rapper from the 91 area, moves between trap bangers and introspective lyrics, carried by sharp writing and a liberating energy. Three distinct voices on one stage: a chance to feel the pulse of the new rap wave in the setting of Nancy's largest park.
Bon Entendeur (Carte Blanche) - NJP 2026, Magic Mirrors
Nancy Jazz Pulsations give a carte blanche to Bon Entendeur for an electro night made for dancing. Join in on 10 October 2026 at 8 pm inside the Magic Mirrors, the festival's spiegeltent set in the Parc de la Pépinière, in the heart of Nancy. A warm and festive setting to move to the beat in the festival's buzzing atmosphere.
NJP 2026 - Monster Florence, Hypnosis Therapy, Viiak
Make way for an electric night under the Magic Mirrors of the Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival, in the heart of the Parc de la Pépinière. Monster Florence, Hypnosis Therapy and Viiak follow one another for a grime, post-rap and electronics line-up tailored for night owls. In this mirrored pavilion with its very special atmosphere, the energy steps up a notch for a vibrant late-night set, to be experienced on your feet.
Etz Haïm: klezmer as an ode to life
During a stay in Nancy, here is a season-opening concert not to miss: the quintet Klezmhear presents Etz Haïm, "tree of life" in Hebrew. A creation rooted in the klezmer and Balkan traditions, where the instruments become voices that sing, weep and burst with joy.
NJP 2026: Mammal Hands & Svaneborg Kardyb
The Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival puts cross-over jazz in the spotlight on 12 October 2026 at 8 PM, at La Manufacture. On this Nancy stage, Mammal Hands and Svaneborg Kardyb share a bill devoted to a contemporary jazz that is open and atmospheric, where pared-down melodies and enveloping moods take precedence over showmanship. It is jazz that breathes, drawing on influences from elsewhere, best enjoyed seated in the calm of the hall. A delicate, immersive interlude for lovers of sensitive music, at the heart of an edition in which the festival likes to let aesthetics meet.
NJP: Ferdi & Forward, next-gen jazz
During an October stay in Nancy, here is a date not to miss: at the Théâtre de la Manufacture, Nancy Jazz Pulsations brings together two faces of today's jazz. Franco-Brussels saxophonist Ferdi, who blends jazz and indie-pop, and the trio Forward, alchemists of an electro-organic jazz. A radiant, daring night.
NJP 2026: Suzane, Miki and Camille Yembe at the Chapiteau de la Pépinière
A big pop night under the Chapiteau de la Pépinière, for the Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival. Suzane, Miki and Camille Yembe take turns on a festive bill to sing and dance to. See you on 13 October 2026 at 8 pm, in the heart of the Parc de la Pépinière.
Temples - NJP 2026, L’Autre Canal
The band Temples set up their amps at Nancy Jazz Pulsations for a rock concert with infectious energy. Join in on 13 October 2026 at 8:30 pm at L’Autre Canal, Nancy's contemporary music venue, known for its acoustics and atmosphere. An evening tailored for fans of guitars and melodies, within the buzzing frame of the Nancy festival.
NJP 2026 - Alela Diane, Birds on a Wire
The Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival takes over the Opéra national de Lorraine for an evening of delicate folk. Alela Diane and Birds on a Wire share the bill, in a setting worthy of the emotions. Beneath the gilding of the Opéra, by the Place Stanislas, voices and strings answer one another for an intimate concert, where folk is best savoured in the hushed calm of an exceptional hall.
NJP 2026: Asfar Shamsi & Encore une autre
Make way for the electrifying late nights of the Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival on 13 October 2026, at 11:45 PM, at the Magic Mirrors in the Parc de la Pépinière. Asfar Shamsi and Encore une autre bring a gust of alternative rap and dance pop, between uninhibited flows and choruses built for the dancefloor. In the warm setting of the mirrored pavilion, the night promises driving beats, infectious energy and the urge to move until the small hours. The perfect slot to keep the party going when the rest of the city falls asleep, in the intimate, festive mood that defines this emblematic festival venue.
NJP 2026: Peter Doherty, Sam Sauvage and James Baker at the Chapiteau de la Pépinière
A rock night under the Chapiteau de la Pépinière for the Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival, headlined by Peter Doherty, alongside Sam Sauvage and James Baker. Guitars, energy and songs to share for lovers of the genre. See you on 14 October 2026 at 8 pm, at the Parc de la Pépinière.
Celia Kameni & Melissa Weikart - NJP 2026, La Manufacture
Celia Kameni and Melissa Weikart share the stage at Nancy Jazz Pulsations for a nuanced new-soul jazz evening. Join in on 14 October 2026 at 8 pm at La Manufacture, in Nancy, for a moment as groovy as it is heartfelt. A fine invitation to discover distinctive voices and worlds in the festival's friendly atmosphere.
NJP 2026 - Dhafer Youssef
The Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival welcomes Dhafer Youssef to the Opéra national de Lorraine for an evening of oriental jazz. Between the Orient and improvisation, this concert promises a refined musical journey, carried by the acoustics and elegance of an exceptional hall, a stone's throw from the Place Stanislas. A delicate rendezvous in the heart of autumn in Nancy.
NJP 2026: Opus Kink & Heaven FX
The Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival turns up the volume on 14 October 2026 at 11:45 PM, at the Magic Mirrors in the Parc de la Pépinière, with a post-punk and art-punk late night. Opus Kink and Heaven FX unleash a raw, angular energy made of tense riffs, nervous rhythms and an openly claimed stage freedom. In the intimate setting of the mirrored pavilion, the concert feels like a collective release, best experienced close to the stage. A date cut out for fans of vibrant guitars and charged atmospheres, who love it when the festival leaves the beaten track to embrace rock's more abrasive edges.
Altin Gün + Yuuf: Psychedelic Trance at L'Autre Canal
A Nancy Jazz Pulsations evening where Altin Gün's Turkish psych-funk meets the organic grooves of Yuuf. Two hypnotic journeys, from Anatolian melancholy to festive trance, to experience at L'Autre Canal during your stay in Nancy.
NJP 2026: Dame Area and Junglist Nancy at the Magic
A high-voltage night at the Magic, part of the Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival. The Barcelona duo Dame Area shakes up the industrial scene with post-punk and EBM, metallic percussion and minimalist synths. The Junglist Nancy collective then takes over for a dive into jungle and old-school breakbeat. See you on 15 October 2026, in the heart of the Parc de la Pépinière.
NJP 2026 - Nduduzo Makhathini, Stranded Horse & Boubacar Cissokho
A journey of an evening at the Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival, bringing South African nu-jazz and world-folk together on one stage. Pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini, steeped in Zulu traditions and spiritual jazz, weaves music conceived as a bridge between ancestral heritage, gospel and improvisation. Sharing the bill, Stranded Horse, the project of Normandy musician Yann Tambour, blends Anglo-Saxon folk and French chanson with Mandingo textures, alongside Senegalese virtuoso Boubacar Cissokho. Join us at the Théâtre de la Manufacture in Nancy for a concert at the crossroads of continents.
NJP 2026: Pink Martini (feat. Storm Large) and Harold López-Nussa Quartet at the Chapiteau de la Pépinière
An elegant evening under the Chapiteau de la Pépinière for the Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival. On the bill: the warm smooth jazz of Pink Martini with Storm Large, and the vibrant Latin jazz of the Harold López-Nussa Quartet with Grégoire Maret. See you on 15 October 2026 at 8 pm, at the Parc de la Pépinière.
Flore Benguigui & The Sensible Notes - NJP 2026, La Manufacture
Flore Benguigui & The Sensible Notes take over Nancy Jazz Pulsations for an afrobeat evening of warm, danceable rhythms. Join in on 15 October 2026 at 8 pm at La Manufacture, in Nancy, for a concert where brass and groove call you to move. A joyful, generous stop in the Nancy festival's programme.
The Conservatory Jazz Big Band opens the season
During a stay in Nancy, here is a friendly concert to discover: under the baton of Michaël Cuvillon, the Jazz Big Band of the Greater Nancy Regional Conservatory launches its season with an eclectic program. A dive into the incredible odyssey of jazz, carried by the brass of a full big band, on rue Michel Ney.
NJP 2026: Clara Kimera, Vitaline, Pearly Drops
At the heart of Nancy Jazz Pulsations, a trend-spotting night awaits lovers of discovery under the Magic tent in the Pépinière: Vitaline's hybrid techno, Finland's Pearly Drops dream-pop and Clara Kimera's shoegaze-rap. Three worlds, one shared urge to surprise.
NJP 2026 - Selah Sue and The Gallands, Lakecia Benjamin, Nilusi
An evening of new soul and jazz under the Chapiteau de la Pépinière, at the heart of the Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival. Selah Sue and The Gallands, Lakecia Benjamin and Nilusi follow one another for a generous line-up, between soul groove and jazz breath. In the convivial atmosphere of the big top, in the Parc de la Pépinière, voices and brass set the tone for a vibrant evening, to be experienced in the heart of autumn in Nancy.
NJP 2026: Airelle Besson & Lionel Suarez, Pierre Tereygeol
The Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival celebrates jazz at its most intimate on 16 October 2026 at 8 PM, at La Manufacture. On this Nancy stage, Airelle Besson & Lionel Suarez and Pierre Tereygeol share a bill devoted to the finesse of the dialogue between musicians. Between lyricism, delicacy and shared understanding, this event highlights a nuanced chamber jazz, to be savoured in the attentive calm of the hall. A perfect evening for lovers of sensitive music and suspended moments, at the heart of an edition in which the festival makes room for artistic encounters.
NJP: Weather Report revisited & Sofi Paez
During a stay in Nancy, here is an evening of pure finesse not to miss: at the Manufacture, Nancy Jazz Pulsations brings together saxophonist Samy Thiébault and pianist Emilie Aridon-Kociolek, who reimagine Weather Report acoustically, before the delicate soundscapes of Costa Rica's Sofi Paez.
NJP 2026: Caravan Palace, Youngblood Brass Band and Daoud at the Chapiteau de la Pépinière
A high-energy electro jazz night under the Chapiteau de la Pépinière to round off the Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival in style. Caravan Palace, the Youngblood Brass Band and Daoud promise brass, beats and dancefloor energy. See you on 17 October 2026 at 8 pm, at the Parc de la Pépinière.
Super Jet Kinoko, Shelf Lives, Claude-Emmanuelle - NJP 2026, Magic Mirrors
For an electric night, Nancy Jazz Pulsations bring together Super Jet Kinoko, Shelf Lives and Claude-Emmanuelle inside the Magic Mirrors. Between nippon rave and electroclash, this late show on 17 October 2026 starts at 11:45 pm in the festival's spiegeltent, at the Parc de la Pépinière in Nancy. An unleashed plunge for night owls after energy and thrills.
Selma by Ava DuVernay: a screening and talk
During a stay in Nancy, here is an evening that gives as much to think about as to watch: the "Combating Racism" series presents Ava DuVernay's Selma (2014), screened at the IECA and then discussed by Aurore Renaut, the institute's director. A way of seeing cinema as a weapon against forgetting.
Chevreuil: Experimental Rock in Quadraphonic Sound
For one evening, the Théâtre de Mon Désert welcomes Chevreuil, a cult duo of French experimental rock. So-called 'magnetic' guitar and drums, four amplifiers set in a circle, a sound that envelops you: here the concert becomes a physical, spatial experience. A work-in-progress, booking by email, for the curious on a stay in Nancy.
Holiday Workshop: Into My Basket
A guided tour followed by a creative workshop at the Musée de l'École de Nancy, designed for children aged 4 to 6, with no parents. Autumn takes over the collections: squash, grapes, hazelnuts, pinecones and mushrooms make for a joyful harvest, to spot in the Art Nouveau settings and then recreate by hand.
Family day at the Théâtre de la Manufacture
During the school holidays, the Théâtre de la Manufacture throws open its doors to families: playful tours, workshops led by an actor, a treasure hunt and surprises. A day to discover life behind the scenes and live performance differently, with free admission. A perfect outing for a moment of play and sharing in Nancy, a short walk from your accommodation.
Louer un appartement à Nancy, c'est loger dans la capitale des ducs de Lorraine, entre la sublime place Stanislas classée à l'UNESCO, la Vieille Ville médiévale et l'Art nouveau de l'École de Nancy. Élégante et à taille humaine, elle se découvre entièrement à pied — et chez nous, en direct auprès des propriétaires, sans commission.
Où loger à Nancy ?
Place Stanislas / Centre
Le cœur royal du XVIIIᵉ (places Stanislas, Carrière, Alliance) : grilles dorées, commerces, terrasses. Tout à pied, incontournable.
Vieille Ville
Le Nancy médiéval autour de la Grande Rue et du palais des Ducs : ruelles, porte de la Craffe, ambiance historique.
Art nouveau / Parc Sainte-Marie
Le quartier de l'École de Nancy : villas Majorelle et Bergeret, musée dédié, verdure. Résidentiel et raffiné.
Gare / Saint-Léon
Pratique pour le train (1h30 de Paris) et à quelques minutes à pied de la place Stanislas.
Infos pratiques
Nancy se parcourt à pied ; le tram, les bus et le vélo desservent le reste, et le centre est en grande partie piéton. La place Stanislas est classée au patrimoine mondial. Nos locations sont en direct, sans commission. Comptez souvent 55–90 €/nuit.
À voir, à faire à Nancy
La place Stanislas et ses grilles dorées, la Vieille Ville et le palais des ducs (Musée lorrain), l'École de Nancy et la villa Majorelle (Art nouveau), le parc de la Pépinière, la porte de la Craffe, et les délices lorrains (macarons, bergamotes).
Questions fréquentes
Quel quartier pour se loger à Nancy ?
Autour de la place Stanislas / centre pour tout à pied, la Vieille Ville pour le charme médiéval, le quartier Art nouveau pour le calme et l’élégance.
Combien coûte un appartement à Nancy ?
En moyenne 55–90 €/nuit — et chez nous en direct, sans commission. Un peu plus lors des grands événements.
Que faire à Nancy un week-end ?
La place Stanislas, la Vieille Ville et le palais des Ducs, l’École de Nancy (Art nouveau), et une pause au parc de la Pépinière.
Nancy est-elle accessible en train ?
Oui : environ 1h30 de Paris en TGV, gare à quelques minutes à pied de la place Stanislas.