
Nancy
Nancy located in France’s Lorraine region is rich in history, art and culture. It is one of France’s most sophisticated towns boasting one of the country’s finest examples of Rocco architecture in the Stanislas Square. It is a medium sized city with a large student population and it is an important nucleus for business and hitech research, retaining the charm of a provincal French town. The winding streets and massive city gates of the Vielle Ville serve as a reminder of the city’s medieval past.
The main sites of interest in the city of Nancy is the old city, the Place Stanislas which is in the center is surrounded by the Musee des Beaux Arts, the Grand Hotel and the Nancy Opera House. Some of the other attractions are the Aquaruim de Nancy exhibiting an extensive collection of marine species, the Parc de la Pepiniere offering a large green space to enjoy just in the center of the city of Nancy and the Musee Lorraine situated in the Palais Ducal de la Vieille Ville de Nancy exhibits collection of history and culture of Lorraine from prehistoric times. Last but not the least is the Cathedrale de Nancy the 18 th century neoclassical and baroque cathedral.