Nancy: what to do, what to see...

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The capital of the Dukes of Lorraine, Nancy is renowned the world over for its UNESCO listed 18th Century architecture. This includes its three squares: Carrière, Alliance and Stanislas, said to be the most beautiful in the world. Wandering through any one of these, or a stroll to admire the city’s Art Nouveau treasures, can be enhanced by a gourmet stop to sample the original macaroons that have been made since 1793.

WHAT TO SEE

• The UNESCO World heritage Place Stanislas
• Art Nouveau architecture, such as the famous Villa Majorelle
• The Musée de l'Ecole de Nancy Art Nouveau museum
• Furniture by Jean Prouvé and Daum glassware at the Fine Arts Museum
• More than 12,000 species at the Botanical Garden

WHAT TO DO

• The Brasserie L'Excelsior and its Art nouveau décor
• Visit the city with a local greeter
• The 22-hecatre Pepinière Park in the heart of the city
• Nancy and its surroundings’ audio guided tour to download on your smartphone
• Opera or ballet at an Italianate theatre in Place Stanislas

WHAT TO TASTE

• Stanislas Baba, a traditional Polish sponge cake drenched in sweet Tokaj wine
• Macaroons by the Soeurs Macarons nuns, created in 1793
• World-famous savoury Quiche Lorraine tart
• Golden Bergamot boiled sweets with natural essential oil of bergamot
• Mirabelle plums in marmalade, tarts, pastries or brandy

WHAT TO BRING BACK

• A lovely metal box of Bergamot sweets
• Souvenirs by local craftsmen from the Tourist Office Shop
• A Saint Nicholas souvenir, patron saint of Lorraine
• Mirabelle plum flavoured Gâteau Lorrain cake
• A piece of world-famous Daum glassware

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