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Discovery of the historic center of Nancy. Departure of the visit on Place Stanislas and its immaculate cobblestones.
In Ville-Vieille, the unmissable Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine testifies to the rich and tumultuous history of the duchy.
Picturesque alley with charming footbridges spanning the old stables.
The Palace gargoyles watch over La Grande Rue, which has never changed its name since medieval times. Further on, the spire of the basilica hugs the clouds.
The coat of arms of the Lorraine family which adorns the gatehouse of the Ducal Palace.

Guided tour of Nancy, Great History and Little Anecdotes

By En Passant par la Lorraine
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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$25 per adult
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Overview

Discovery, in French, of the history and heritage of the city by a guide with a Master's degree in history working for the city's Tourist Office in parallel with an independent activity.

Local history as well as the more general context are provided by an enthusiast who has pursued studies in the field and has worked as a guide for several years in Nancy.

Pedagogy is at the centre of my attention and I take particular care to adapt to the public who follows the tour, whether they are novices or experts.

Anecdotes, details, curiosities are all elements that make the tours attractive and that I enjoy sharing. In an hour and a half, small and big history come together for a friendly moment of sharing and culture.

Activity location

  • Place Stanislas
    • Rue Stanislas,
    • 54000, Nancy, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Place Stanislas
    • Place Stanislas
    • 54000, Nancy, Grand Est, France

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Guided tour of Nancy, Great History and Little Anecdotes
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • French
Language options: French
Starting time: 10:30 am
Price details
AU$25.03 x 1 AdultAU$25.03
Total
Price is AU$25.03

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTravel costs for the guide to the meeting place
  • What's includedWhat's includedThe services of a qualified guide for groups of up to 30 people.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees to monuments and museums.

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Place Stanislas
  • 30m
Stanislas Leszczynski who sits proudly in the centre of the Place of the same name is both King of Poland, Duke of Lorraine and father-in-law of the King of France, Louis XV. It was he who commissioned the construction of this Baroque-style Place Royale, inaugurated in the middle of the 18th century. Jean Lamour's rococo railings form a golden setting around this character with an extraordinary destiny.
Place de la Carriere
  • 15m
Built at the end of the 16th century within the city walls, the Quarry was used to train the riders of the dukes whose stables were located a few steps away, in an adjacent alleyway that has lost none of its charm. Duke Leopold and then Stanislas embellished the square and built a coherent architectural ensemble whose splendour has come down to us.
Grande Rue
  • 20m
This is the street that, historically, was the liveliest in the Old Town and this since medieval times. It has never changed its name. The Basilica of Saint-Epvre, the Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine, the Church of the Cordeliers and the Porte de la Craffe are all elements that we can admire by letting our steps lead us through it.
Parc de la Pepiniere
  • 10m
The 22 hectares of the Parc de la Pépinière constitute the green lung of the city and are home to some wonders, some plant-based, like the centuries-old trees it shelters, others mineral like this statue of Claude le Lorrain made by Rodin, and others finally made of steel. Indeed, the Mozart kiosk calls us to it and invites us to daydream and contemplation.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPlace Stanislas
    • Rue Stanislas,
    • 54000, Nancy, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPlace Stanislas
    • Place Stanislas
    • 54000, Nancy, Grand Est, France

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