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These pages on our French Savvy section will give you a snapshot of the former capital of the Duchy of Lorraine, and where our French Moments Trip to France in 2012 will be based for 3 nights.
Nancy, Lorraine
If you’re looking for an elegant and classic French location then you need to discover Nancy which has an exceptional architectural ensemble from the 18th century which includes three beautiful squares:

Place Stanislas

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Old Town

Place de la Carrière

Place d’Alliance

Parc de la Pépinière

Cathédrale

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New Town of Duke Charles III

Railway station

Main shopping district

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French Trip 2012: Discover Alsace LorraineTrip_to_France_2012.html
Some of our ‘French Moments’ pages on Lorraine:

Quiche Lorraine - the recipe of the authentic Quiche Lorraine.

The Legends of Saint-Nicolas - the Patron Saint of Lorraine

Madeleine de Commercy - the history of the famous madeleine of Commercy.

Metz - Homepage to the city of Metz, Lorraine.

Munster - a cheese from the Vosges, produced in Alsace and Lorraine.

Nancy - the Old Town and its history. The Renaissance Mansions. The Craffe Gate. The Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine. The Church of the Cordeliers. The Basilica Saint-Epvre.

PHOTO ALBUM of Lorraine

How to get to Nancy?
Nancy is easily reached by car from Paris, Lyon, Belgium and Germany through the network of reliable motorways crossing Lorraine from West to East and North to South. From Paris, take the N4 which is mostly a dual-carriage-way. Belgium and Germany are not far away either thanks to the A31 and the A4. If you travel from Australia, take a flight to Paris Charles de Gaulle, Frankfurt or Luxembourg airports and rent a car from there! The closest international airport is actually Luxembourg, some 100 km away from Nancy by motorway.
Visit Nancy in Lorraine! The excellent Tourist information centre is on the corner of rue Gambetta and Place Stanislas: www.tourisme-lorraine.fr Tourist board of Nancy: www.ot-nancy.fr When staying in Nancy, a visit to the neighbouring city of METZ (60 km to the North) should not be missed! Take a train to METZ and visit the Cathedral, the old city-centre and relax in the city’s reputed parks along the Seille River.http://www.tourisme-lorraine.frhttp://www.ot-nancy.frMetz.htmlshapeimage_39_link_0shapeimage_39_link_1shapeimage_39_link_2
The TGV from Paris-Gare de l’Est take only 1.30 hours and links the Lorraine headcity without any stops along its way.

Nancy - Place Stanislas: a magnificent square built in the heart of the Golden Gate city.

Nancy - the architectural ensemble of the 18th century, listed by the UNESCO: Place de la Carrière and Place d’Alliance. The Pépinière Park. The Cathedral of Nancy.

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Saint Nicolas in Nancy - the Lorraine city hosts a major event on Saint Nicolas’ Day.Christmas_Nancy.htmlshapeimage_42_link_0

Photo album of Nancy - discover Nancy in our French Moments photolibrary in Flickr.com.

Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière and Place d’Alliance, all are listed by UNESCO in 1983. Nearby is the restful Pépinière Park and Nancy’s cathedral. The Old Town of Nancy, founded in the 11th century, has revealed itself to be a significant asset amongst visitors and amateur students of arts, with its narrow streets and the Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine. On your visit to Nancy, don’t forget the city’s rich museums (Fine Arts, History of Lorraine, ...) and Art Nouveau buildings, erected by the “School of Nancy” in La Belle Epoque.
Art Nouveau - the Ecole de Nancy played a major role in the development of Art Nouveau.Nancy_Art_Nouveau.htmlshapeimage_49_link_0
Macarons de Nancy - a delicious almond biscuit from Nancy, Lorraine.Recipe_Macarons_de_Nancy.htmlshapeimage_51_link_0

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Nancy Cathedral - the classical cathedral built in the 18th century.