Stanislas Square
Located in Lorraine in the North-East of France, the city of Nancy is known all over the world thanks to Place Stanislas: a magnificent example of classical French architecture and considered the most beautiful royal square in Europe and high point of Nancy’s outstanding collection of 18th century monuments, on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Craffe Gate
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Restaurants close to the Héré Gate
(behind Stanislas Square)
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Stair In the City Hall |
The city centre consists of several districts of different epochs, the older one dating back to the Middle Age (13th century). Nearby are the 18th century district built up by King Stanislas, and the shopping area which afford abundant activities.
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Nancy is also a prestigious centre of art and architecture, mainly in response to the work of the "Ecole de Nancy", a group of artists and architects, that worked in the Art Nouveau style at the end of the 19th century and the early 20th century.
Art Nouveau is an exceptional art current that blossomed up at the beginning of the 20th century and produced masterpieces in architecture, painting, and furniture design. Notably Nancy is famous for artistic glass work, which tradition is actively maintained by the renowned Daum and Baccarat Verreries. Visits will be organised to the Fine Arts Museum which has an excellent collection of 16th to 20th Century European paintings, and has over 300 art-glass works from the Daum Verreries. The Ecole de Nancy Museum hosts works from talented Art Nouveau artists in architectural surroundings that date from the same period.
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Bastille Day |
Restaurants in Nancy |
To be immersed in this historical atmosphere, the meeting will be held in the city centre, within walking distance of hotels, railway station. Visit the website for information:
http://www.ot-nancy.fr/.
Attendants and guests are encouraged to enjoy the celebration of the Bastille day on 14th of July evening (concerts, popular dances, fireworks).
July is also the period of  . On July 16 the race will arrive at Vittel (south Lorraine). For more information, click on 'le Tour de France' logo.
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