{"id":15534,"date":"2014-09-11T16:12:05","date_gmt":"2014-09-11T15:12:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frenchduck.com\/latest\/?p=15534"},"modified":"2025-08-30T16:37:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T15:37:20","slug":"nancy-eastern-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frenchduck.com\/latest\/nancy-eastern-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Nancy and Eastern France"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Nancy\u00a0<\/strong>(54 Meurthe-et-Moselle, Grand Est<\/em>) is the star attraction in Eastern France with its history, culture and art-deco heritage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In October there is a Jazz Festival Nancy Jazz Pulsations<\/em> 4 – 18 October 2025<\/strong> <\/span>– see\u00a0https:\/\/nancyjazzpulsations.com\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The medieval town of\u00a0Nancy\u00a0<\/strong>hosts its celebrated Christmas\u00a0 market<\/strong> (Les fetes de Saint Nicolas<\/em>) 22 November 2024 \u2013 5 January 2025<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>in the historic Place Maginot. A wide range of local specialties are on offer, from delicious fresh bread to spicy charcuterie and, for those with a sweet tooth, bergamot sweets (bonbons<\/em>), macaroons and Mirabelle liqueur. Several little chalets (stalls) sell hand-crafted toys and an array of other presents. Also you can enjoy Christmas activities include carol singing, folk dancing and lively street entertainment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Place Stanislas, Place d\u2019Alliance, Place de la Carri\u00e8re : three squares, three works of art, three unique monuments which together are inscribed on the\u00a0UNESCO<\/strong>\u00a0World Heritage List.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Nancy\u00a0has much to offer \u2013 Fairytale cobbled streets, elaborately decorated monuments, a village atmosphere in the\u00a0 city centre and the surrounds.Discover the flavours behind Lorraine\u2019s reputation for quality produce, products and dining options. Why not tour the markets or take a cooking class?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The artistic movement\u00a0Art Nouveau<\/strong>\u00a0flourished in\u00a0Nancy\u00a0and across Europe from the late 19th century, its influence is particularly visible in\u00a0Nancy\u00a0architecture.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Nancy\u00a0Tourisme<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Place Stanislas<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

B&Bs, hotels, self-catering apartments\/villas in\u00a0Nancy<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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In Nancy<\/strong> the romantic Old Town, the historic Ducal Palace, and Stanislas, Carri\u00e8re and Alliance Squares, an iconic architectural collection that has been protected with World Heritage Site status for 30 years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\"UNESCONancy<\/strong> tends to be a little off the beaten track for visitors from the UK but could be well worth a visit, as the historic 18th Century city centre’s buildings are recognised by UNESCO<\/strong> as a World Heritage Centre. An elegant city, with classic 18th century architecture and boulevards.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Stay at the self-catering apartments at\u00a0H\u00f4tel Particulier Appartements d\u2019H\u00f4tes,<\/a>\u00a0just 250yards from Place Stanislas with its own kitchenette.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For more info on Nancy and Eastern France see www.ot-nancy.fr<\/a> and www.tourisme-lorraine.fr<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Nancy<\/strong> is only 1 hour and 30 minutes from Paris with the new TGV Est. Previous journey time 2 hours 45 minutes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Hotel, B&Bs and self-catering<\/a> in Nancy <\/strong>including the central Hotel des Prelats<\/a>, an old Episcopal house dating from early 17th century and just 100yds from the Stanislas Place.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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For more info and to check availabilty at this Nancy hotel see Hotel des Prelats<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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OR self-catering apartments at\u00a0H\u00f4tel Particulier Appartements d\u2019H\u00f4tes,<\/a>\u00a0just 250 yards from Place Stanislas with its own kitchenette.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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