Helpful links and other Nancy, France General Tips

Favorite Thing: When planning a trip to Nancy, the following websites might be of interest:

- Office du Tourisme de Nancy
- Ville de Nancy (French only)
- Nancy historique (French only)
- Tout Nancy (French only)
- Nancyvillevieille.fr (French only)

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General Tips: Nancy Accessible

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Updated by tini58de

on May 28, 2007

Favorite Thing: I found a great website on the net which states shops, offices, restaurants etc. that are accessible by the handicapped, aged persons or parents with a buggy - put in order both alphabetically and theme oriented:

http://nancyaccessible.amih.net (in French only, but addresses are addresses, so you will manage!)

I think this is a fantastic initiative! Very helpful!

There is also some more information for visually impaired and hard-of-hearing persons to be found here.

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General Tips: All that glitters.....

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Written by tini58de

on May 9, 2007

Favorite Thing: ..... is not gold! But on Place Stanislas there is more gold to be seen than I could take!

In 2004 and 2005 the square was restored to look like in the 18th century - and that included all this gold! This restauration cost approximately 9 million euros. The inauguration of the new Place Stanislas in May 2005 was just in time with the square's 250th anniversary.

Fondest Memory: Both sitting in one of the cafés on Place Stanislas during the day to relax, rest my feet and watch people as well as having a glass of champagne in the evening of our wedding anniversary and enjoying the illuminated square!

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General Tips: Art Nouveau

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Written by tini58de

on May 27, 2007

Favorite Thing: Nancy is also called the cradle of Art Nouveau, a style that equally influenced architecture, interior design, jewellery and objets d'art.

The Ecole de Nancy, founded in 1901, was the strongest force in the development of the Art Nouveau. They now operate a museum, which I must admit we did not see - so this is a must do thing for our next visit for sure!

Fondest Memory: We strolled through the Art Nouveau part of Nancy and loved those little details like the doors, the balconies, the stukkos - what a great aspect of this beautiful city!

Please do have a look at my travelogues with more pictures!

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General Tips: Green Nancy

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Written by tini58de

on May 27, 2007

Favorite Thing: According to the official Nancy website there are 23 parcs and gardens plus 19 squares in Nancy. The Parc de la Pipiniere is the biggest one, but there are little green oases around the center of this beautiful city, which makes a stay there very pleasant!

Fondest Memory: Taking a little nap in the Parc de la Pipiniere before heading back to do more sightseeing!

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General Tips: Nancy quarters: Historic City Center

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Written by tini58de

on May 28, 2007

Favorite Thing: The historic city center is the 18th century area that includes Place Stanislas, Place d'Alliance and Place de la Carrière. This area has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in December 1983.

Here is the official description of the UNESCO:

"Nancy, the temporary residence of a king without a kingdom – Stanislas Leszczynski, later to become Duke of Lorraine – is paradoxically the oldest and most typical example of a modern capital where an enlightened monarch proved to be sensitive to the needs of the public. Built between 1752 and 1756 by a brilliant team led by the architect Héré, this was a carefully conceived project that succeeded in creating a capital that not only enhanced the sovereign's prestige but was also functional."
(quoted from http://whc.unesco.org

Fondest Memory: Sitting on Place Stanislas, sipping an Orangina and feeling the first rain after 5 weeks!!!

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General Tips: Nancy quarters: Ville-Vieille

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on May 28, 2007

Favorite Thing: The Old City of Nancy has a history dating back to the Middle Ages, when the town developed around the Duke's castle. Not much is left of that time period except for the Craffe Gate, but this quarter is full of history, antique shops, wonderful palais, small streets and our favourite restaurant!

Fondest Memory: The fleamarket extending all along Grande Rue and our anniversary dinner at "Le Romarin"!

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General Tips: Nancy quarters: Ville-Neuve

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on May 28, 2007