Nancy — 3-Day Guide | ThreeDayGuides

Nancy has France's most beautiful public square (UNESCO Place Stanislas) and the birthplace of Art Nouveau — Émile Gallé's glass, Majorelle's lily-pad furniture and quiche lorraine define this exquisite Lorraine capital.

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📋 General guide ⭐ Highlights

Place Stanislas UNESCO, Fine Arts Museum & Ducal Palace

École de Nancy Art Nouveau Museum & Villa Majorelle

Lunéville Château & Côtes de Toul Wine

📋 General 3-day guide ⭐ Highlights

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Language	French; limited English in Nancy — more so than in Paris or Lyon but still manageable for tourists
Currency	Euro (EUR); contactless cards standard; ATMs near Place Stanislas
Transport	Compact city — most sights walkable from Place Stanislas; tram line 1 connects station to Place Stanislas; car hire for Lunéville and wine villages; TGV from Paris Est 1.5 hrs
Best time	Apr–Oct (gardens and outdoor cafés); Oct for Jazz Pulsations festival; Dec for Christmas markets on Place Stanislas (one of France's most beautiful); Jul–Aug for long days
Getting in	Nancy-Metz Airport (ENC) small — mostly Paris CDG connections; TGV from Paris Est 1.5 hrs is the main access; cars from Strasbourg 1.5 hrs, Luxembourg 1.5 hrs
Tipping	Round up to nearest euro; 5–10% for excellent service; not mandatory
Safety	Very safe; Place Stanislas area always busy and safe; student population keeps the city lively without creating disorder
Budget tips	Place Stanislas free; many parks free; Musée Beaux-Arts and École de Nancy €6 each; quiche lorraine lunch under €15 in local brasseries; TGV from Paris fast and affordable booked ahead