Bed and breakfast accommodation in Nancy Monasteries

Nancy is a city of defined culture which you cannot find elsewhere in France. From it’s beautiful white stone spires, to the high end shop windows  displaying the finest Daum and Baccarat crystal. Through its architecture and heritage the city is able to take you back to the once rich aristocracy. 

The Place Stanislas is a must see while you are in Nancy and is the jewel in the crown. It is a large pedestrian square and home to an opulent ensemble of pale-stone buildings as well as the gilded wrought-iron gateways. The square is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites for its outstanding beauty. 

The city is also well stocked for things to do, such as the museums restaurants and shops, there is a long list but the most popular ones will be Musée Lorrain (arts works, antiquities and historic objects) Musée des Beaux-Arts (European paintings) et le Musée de l’école de Nancy (Art Nouveau ceramics, furniture, art object, jewelry, fabrics). 

Events

The Spring funfair in Nancy is coming every year in April.

There are also a few music festivals such as : the International Choral Festival (April-May), the Jazz pulsations (October), and the Nancyphonies festival (July-August).

Access by train 

The railway station of Nancy is in the city center which is a 5 minutes walk from the Place Stanislas.  

Access by plane 

The airport Metz Nancy is 45 km north on the A31 motorway, there is a frequent shuttle service between the airport and Nancy. 

How to get around ? 

The easiest way to get around Nancy is by public transport, the tram services and buses are working 7/24.

But you can also choose the bike option which is easy for quick short journeys across the city.

Nancy’s architectural and historic heritage is exceptional and can be subdivided into three periods : Medieval Age, the 18th century and the beginning of the 21st century.  

The old town dates back to the Middle Ages. The Craffe Gate was the main entrance to the old town's northern aspect. It is a symbol of the town's medieval past, the gate leans on the deep rooted architecture which is seen much across its neighbouring region of Alsace and Lorraine. It is the entrance to another world.

There are a lot of religious buildings to visit across Nancy, such as the Baroque Cathedral, built during the 18th century. There is also the beautiful neo-gothic Basilica Saint Epvre, as well as the roman catholic Sacred Heart Basilica inspired by the Sacree-Cœur in Paris. 

But there are also over 8 churches called « Eglises Nancéiennes » which derive from different periods and as a result have been built to the style of the time. 

And last but not least, the other monuments such as the convent, temples, and chapel which have a spectacular beauty in their own way and some can also be visited.