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Place Stanislas Nancy is a major cultural center where many holidays and festivals dedicated to various spheres of culture take place every year. In summer, the city holds the International Choir Singing Festival in which performers from various countries take part. Many concerts within the framework of the event are held in the open air so Nancy's main square turns into a big concert venue. The musical festival is accompanied by beautiful processions passing through the main streets. The Choir Singing Festival is a great opportunity to get acquainted with folklore traditions of many countries and cities of the world. Its guests will have a chance to visit colorful fairs and meet the performers, as well as take some vocal lessons from famous teachers.
Excursion over cultural sights of Nancy - 'must visit' points of interest
The first reference to the city of Nancy dates back to the middle of the 7th century. In course of its long history the city has managed to escape disastrous and holocaustic wars and natural … Open
Those who prefer more modern holidays and music will likely be happy to visit Nancy in October. One of the largest jazz festivals in France, Nancy Jazz Pulsations, is held here in the midst of autumn. It attracts no less participants and spectators from abroad. The festival program is not limited to music concerts only. Every day, they arrange meet-and-greets with popular musicians, among which there are world-famous performers. It is important to note that this festival is always open for beginner performers - new young talents take part in it every year.
In early autumn, the city hosts the Festival of Light appreciated by all fans of art and unusual entertainment. Place Stanislas serves as the main venue for the colorful event. The square is surrounded by beautiful historic buildings, which become part of light shows. When darkness falls, colorful images are projected onto their facades. A new theme is chosen for the festival every year. First organized less than ten years ago, it is one of the youngest festivals in the cultural calendar of Nancy. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Your active city break in Nancy. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
The city and its suburbs provide a wide choice of entertaining facilities. Fans of shopping and active rest, and even outdoor activities followers will easily find a pastime to fit their … Open
The central focus of the festival is the art of a certain historical period. Works of world-famous artists are projected onto the historic facades to the delight of the audience. Such bright shows are accompanied by a spectacular music program, which makes the event even more exciting. Unique historic architecture has been preserved all around the square. The buildings stand so close to each other that they form a huge "screen" covering the area of about 220 square meters. In the daytime, they hold street performances and fairs for festival guests. They'll have the opportunity to buy interesting traditional souvenirs and try the best regional food. After dark, thousands of people gather in the main city square to watch enchanting light and music shows.
Nancy - Place Stanislas The townspeople are proud of their culture, which finds manifestations in virtually all spheres of their lives. Interesting stories are associated with each place in the city. One of the symbolic places for Nancy is Place de la Carrière. Now it looks more like a small garden square, the entrance to which is decorated with exquisite gates. In the medieval period, knightly tournaments were regularly held in this square to amuse representatives of the local nobility. Now local residents claim that they still manage to find teeth that were knocked out in this place hundreds of years ago.
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Nancy
1. Local people devote much time to eating. Those travelers wishing to have diner in one of the local restaurants should take care of table reserving in advance as finding a free table in … Open
Guests of the city who expect to devote much of their time to sightseeing are recommended to hire one of the local guides. In this case, walks around the city will be supplemented by fascinating stories. Here, beautiful legends may be associated even with seemingly inconspicuous historical monuments and sites.
Arc Héré Nancy is also popular among adherents of gastronomic tourism, as the region has really special culinary traditions. They produce a lot of unique varieties of cheese, which are now appreciated by gourmets from around the world. When visiting restaurants in Nancy, you will notice that the menu in most of them starts with a cheese page. Visitors can order wonderful cheese platters. Local cheese is the most popular appetizer for wine tastings. Another interesting gastronomic symbol of the region is Mirabelle plum, which is used to prepare sweet pastries and other interesting desserts. These plums are so beloved by locals that even gastronomic holidays dedicated to them are organized in various cities of the region. Nancy will captivate guests with its unique culture. It'd be interesting to visit this city at any time of the year.
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Nancy
♥   Cathédrale de l’Annonciation de la Vierge, Nancy, 0.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilique Saint-Epvre, Nancy, 0.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilique Sacré-Cœur, Nancy, 1.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilique Notre-Dame de Lourdes, Nancy, 2.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilique Saint-Nicolas, Saint-Nicolas-de-Port, 11.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Ancienne cathédrale Saint-Étienne, Toul, 21.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilique Notre-Dame de Sion, Saxon-Sion, 30 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Nancy
♥   Castle 'Château de Dieulouard' Meurthe-et-Moselle, 18.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de Nomeny' Meurthe-et-Moselle, 22.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de Pierrefort' Meurthe-et-Moselle, 24.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de Mousson' Meurthe-et-Moselle, 24.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de Bainville-aux-Miroirs' Meurthe-et-Moselle, 26 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de Vaudémont' Meurthe-et-Moselle, 32 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de Prény' Meurthe-et-Moselle, 34.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Traditions and festivals in cities around Nancy

Metz
Metz is the venue for one of the largest Christmas markets in France, which opens in November. Dozens of stalls are installed in the central city square to sell popular New Year's souvenirs and treats. Metz Christmas markets are not limited to trade alone - street artists entertain their guests, a lot of entertainments are organized for children. Many beautiful religious ... Open »
Saarbrucken
The most waited and popular event among foreign guests of Saarbruecken is the Nauwieser Street Festival. Thousands of artists take part in this scale event. The festival guests will meet musicians, dancers, painters and actors, thespians and other artists. An essential part of the scale fest is gastronomy events and competitions. Dramatic art admirers are recommended to visit ... Open »
Dudelange
They can discuss any theme and they are usually curious to hear about life in other countries. So, locals often express genuine interest in dealing with foreigners. Of course, they do that in their own calm manner, but if someone knows them better, he or she will be surprised to see how passionate locals are on the inside. Some discussions can be very emotional, but Dudelange ... Open »
Alsace
Art lovers associate Alsace primarily with the work of Jean-Jacques Valetz, which is known to the general public as Annecy. Today, works of this outstanding cartoonist and illustrator are widely admired; he covered the brightest everyday topics in his works. Drawings of Uncle Annecy became an integral part of national folklore; they also decorate a variety of souvenirs. It’s ... Open »
Luxembourg
Locals can seem withdrawn and unsociable to tourists. They are very sensitive to everything that concerns their families and will never let strangers into their family life. In questions concerning private life these people are quite adamant and inflexible, but everything is completely different when it comes to communicating with friends and colleagues. Locals are loyal, ... Open »
Trier
Trier is not only the oldest city in Germany, founded in 15 BC. but also the owner of numerous sights of Roman and medieval architecture, part of which is included by UNESCO in the World Cultural Heritage. Here, you will enjoy the priceless historical sights and architectural masterpieces; the most famous is Porta Nigra, the famous imperial baths, the remains of Barbara's ... Open »
Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Nancy. Learn the best periods to visit Nancy to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Nancy.
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