Square · UNESCO
Place Stanislas
Nancy, France
Golden-gated 18th-century square, one of France's most elegant.
City · France · Grand Est
Nancy
Lorraine city of golden gates and a famous 18th-century square.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Nancy matters
Nancy is a quietly grand city in the east. A trio of 18th-century squares with gilded gates and fountains make up one of the loveliest ensembles in France. It also has a big Art Nouveau heritage and a lively student scene.
Talking points
- The main square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Nancy was a centre of the Art Nouveau movement.
- The local macaron and bergamot sweets are famous.
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