Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town
Popular places to visit
Place Stanislas
See the magnificent buildings and fountains of this elegant square in Nancy’s center illuminated in warm evening light.
Nancy Hotel de Ville
Enjoy the view of the city’s historic main square from the resplendent balcony atop Nancy’s 18th-century city hall after touring its ornate interior.
Parc de la Pepiniere
Join the joggers around the picturesque park in Nancy’s center, where you will find a zoo, Baroque features and plenty of space to relax.
Musée de l'École de Nancy
Peruse this museum to learn about the acclaimed art nouveau movement of the early 1900s that had its roots in Nancy.
Musée des Beaux-arts
View the fascinating collections at Nancy’s premier art museum, which is housed in an impressive 18th-century building.
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy
Go from tropical waters to freshwater lakes and salty seas. See swimming fish and stuffed animals at this art deco complex.
Activities
Discovery Track Game: The Mysteries of Nancy
Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals
Hotel De Guise
"Friendly hotel located near the must sees of Nancy, parking nearby. Perfect for a layover"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Hôtel d'Haussonville
"Hotel was great. staff was excellent. location was great. Only slight negative was that breakfast was too pricey for what it was. I understand that given that it is a small hotel a buffet would be difficult to have. The preparation and delivery was inefficient, quality good. Reception staff was excellent. ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Villa Thermae Nancy
"Room was fine. Nice lady at reception. It was a double room, but only had one towel. Difficult transition to spa area. Breakfast was a disaster. No silverware, no napkins. Eggs cold. Sadly a biker group from uk had taken all the food."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Quality Aparthotel Nancy Centre
"ras"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hôtel REVOTEL
"The breakfast was good, but the staff had to keep refreshing everything as the displayed quantities at any one time were very small"
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Nemea Appart Hotel Grand Cœur Nancy Centre
"Elevator was completely out for multiple days, no room cleaning service, limited breakfast often finishing fast and not refilled, read fine print for check in times especially during weekends and holidays."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Old Town
- Nancy City Centre
- Saint Nicolas - Charles III - Ville vieille - Trois Maisons - Léopold
- Rives de Meurthe
- Poincaré - Foch - Anatole France - Croix de Bourgogne
- Haussonville-Blandan-Mon Désert-Saurupt
Nancy City Centre
Unique features of Nancy City Centre include the historical sites and coffee shops. Make a stop by Musée des Beaux-arts or Place Stanislas while you're exploring the area.
Saint Nicolas - Charles III - Ville vieille - Trois Maisons - Léopold
Unique features of Saint Nicolas - Charles III - Ville vieille - Trois Maisons - Léopold include the historical sites and coffee shops. Make a stop by Musée des Beaux-arts or Place Stanislas while you're exploring the area.
Rives de Meurthe
You'll enjoy the gardens and live music in Rives de Meurthe. You might want to make time for a stop at Parc de la Pepiniere or Magic Bowling.
Poincaré - Foch - Anatole France - Croix de Bourgogne
The coffee shops and historical sites are a few reasons travellers visit Poincaré - Foch - Anatole France - Croix de Bourgogne. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Musée de l'École de Nancy and Villa Majorelle, a few notable attractions nearby.
Haussonville-Blandan-Mon Désert-Saurupt
Travellers like the museums in Haussonville-Blandan-Mon Désert-Saurupt, and Musée de l'École de Nancy is a top attraction you might want to visit.
