Nancy, France

Top things to do in Nancy

15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Religious site

Nancy Cathedral

An 18th-century Baroque cathedral in Nancy, France, dedicated to Our Lady of the Annunciation and St. Sigisbert.

Museum

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy

One of France's oldest museums, housing European paintings and a gallery dedicated to designer Jean Prouvé.

Museum

Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy

Explore natural history collections and live aquatic species at Nancy's historic museum-aquarium.

Landmark

Villa Majorelle

Visit the Art Nouveau masterpiece that was the home and studio of cabinetmaker Louis Majorelle.

Park & nature

Parc de la Pépinière

Stroll through Nancy's central park, featuring formal gardens, statues, a small zoo, and a rose garden.

Landmark

Porte de la Craffe

A surviving medieval gate in Nancy, part of the city's old fortifications.

Landmark

Hôtel de Ville

The grand town hall of Nancy, located on the iconic Place Stanislas, designed by Emmanuel Héré.

Museum

Musée de l'École de Nancy

A museum dedicated to the Art Nouveau movement of the École de Nancy, housed in a historic villa.

Entertainment

Opéra national de Lorraine

Nancy's premier opera house offering opera, ballet, and symphony performances in a historic venue.

Sight

Brasserie Excelsior

A Belle Époque brasserie famed for its Art Nouveau decor and stained-glass windows.

Landmark

Place de la Carrière

A historic square once used for equestrian events, now a peaceful promenade near Place Stanislas.

Landmark

Place d'Alliance

An elegant 18th-century square in Nancy, part of the UNESCO World Heritage ensemble, featuring classical architecture and a central fountain.

Landmark

Fontaine de Neptune

A Baroque fountain on Place Stanislas in Nancy, featuring a central statue of Neptune surrounded by mythological figures.

Landmark

Fontaine d'Amphitrite

A Baroque fountain on Place Stanislas in Nancy, depicting the sea goddess Amphitrite, created by Barthélémy Guibal.

Landmark

Place Stanislas

An 18th-century UNESCO World Heritage square in Nancy, France, known for its stunning architecture, fountains, and statue of Stanislas Leszczynski.

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