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Nancy is in Lorraine, in the heart of the Meurthe-et-Moselle département in north-eastern France. It is around sixty kilometres from Metz, the capital of Moselle, and close to the Vosges mountains. The Lorraine TGV station and Nancy station make the capital of the Dukes of Lorraine accessible in less than two hours from Paris.
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From Michelin-starred establishments a stone's throw from the Parc de la Pépinière to unusual accommodation in the heart of the city, when it comes to hotels, Nancy has plenty to offer! When visiting the city, your choice of hotel will depend on a number of criteria.
If you want to visit the local heritage one after the other, the easiest thing to do is to book a room in one of the many hotels located in the centre of the city. Just a few minutes from the famous Place Stanislas or very close to the Villa Majorelle and the École de Nancy Museum, we'll let you make up your own mind! Do you prefer nature? A hotel in the Lorraine countryside will be ideal for combining a city trip with a breath of fresh air.
Other criteria should also be taken into account when booking your hotel:
- The dates of your trip, depending on your availability
- The type of room you want (family suite or adjoining rooms)
- The number of travellers accompanying you
- The availability of the rooms you require
- The type of star hotel: 3, 4, 5 stars, etc.
- Room rates and restaurant prices
- Whether the hotel has secure parking (most Michelin-starred hotels do)
- Whether the hotel has a spa
- Whether the hotel also has a restaurant
- Reviews from other travellers who have stayed at the hotel and the overall rating it has received
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For travellers looking for heritage and activities: Nancy, like the whole of Lorraine, can be visited in any season, and its hotels (and other accommodation) are open all year round!
In spring, enjoy the spectacle of the leaves turning green in the garden of the Musée de l'École de Nancy. Then admire Place Stanislas in the spring sunshine while sampling Lorraine's gastronomy on a restaurant terrace. Then return to your cosy nest for a night's indulgence in a city-centre hotel.
In summer, the mild heat of the Grand Est is ideal for visiting the Old Town, looking for Renaissance town houses and discovering historic monuments such as the Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine. You can also enjoy the shade of the trees in the Parc de la Pépinière, located in the heart of the city's historic centre.
In autumn, you can take refuge in the Musée des Beaux Arts de Nancy or with the animals at the unusual Musée-Aquarium before enjoying a cocooning evening in your hotel room.
Finally, in winter, the Christmas markets and St Nicholas' Day festivities attract large numbers of travellers from all over France and Europe to watch the big parade. The perfect excuse to book accommodation in the heart of the city!Whatever the dates you decide to plan your trip to Nancy, remember to book your hotel room in advance. You'll not only benefit from great prices, but you'll also be sure to get the room you want. Some of Nancy's Michelin-starred hotels can sell out quickly, especially during the festive season.
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Nancy has the advantage of concentrating much of its historic heritage in its centre. So booking a hotel in the city centre means you'll be close to plenty of places to visit.
Here are a few examples of places to visit around your hotel in the centre of Nancy:
- Place Stanislas, to admire one of the most beautiful squares in France
- Parc de la Pépinière, for a spot of nature right in the centre of Nancy
- The Musée des Beaux-Arts, to discover the works of France's greatest painters
- The Musée de l'École de Nancy, to appreciate the volutes of Nancy's Art Nouveau style
- The Villa Majorelle, to visit the home of architect Louis Majorelle
- The Musée Aquarium, to marvel at its 900 different animal specimens!
- Nancy Cathedral, to marvel at its impressive architecture
- Nancy's historic centre, to learn all you need to know about the city's history
- The Brasserie Excelsior, with its Art Nouveau ceilings dating from 1911!
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As well as Nancy and its historic centre, Lorraine has many other towns to discover! Make the most of your hotel stay in Nancy to explore other cities!
Here are a few places to visit in the Nancy area:
- Pont-à-Mousson Abbey (which also has a hotel!)
- Metz Cathedral, with its stained glass windows by the painter Chagall
- The Verdun Memorial, to brush up on historical dates
- L'imagerie d'Épinal, to discover a unique know-how
- The Vittel thermal baths, for a moment of relaxation
- The Château des Ducs de Lorraine in Lunéville
- The Amnéville zoological park, where you can admire wild animals
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Nancy is a place of history, but also a place of gourmet delights, in your hotel restaurant, on Place Stanislas or in the historic centre! Whether you're a lover of fine meats or a sweet tooth, you're sure to enjoy a delicious meal in Nancy.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of specialities to try in Nancy:
- Nancy bergamots
- Nancy macaroons
- Lorraine pâté
- Lorraine thistles
- Mirabelle plums from Lorraine
- Lorraine quiche