Meurthe-et-Moselle district, Grand Est, France

Places to visit near Nancy

Nancy is a city in Meurthe-et-Moselle district, Grand Est, France, home to about 105,334 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 8 museums and 6 parks. The must-see places are Les Glycines (1 km), Église Saint-Sébastien (1 km) and Parc Charles III (1 km).

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Nancy, Grand Est
Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle district, Grand Est, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nancy at a glance

Location
Meurthe-et-Moselle district, Grand Est, France
Population
about 105,334
Coordinates
48.6844° N, 6.1850° E
Places within 50 km
68 (68 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Nancy

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Nancy: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Nancy

99 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nancy. The closest is Les Glycines (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Nancy

62 churches within 100 km of Nancy. The closest is Église Saint-Sébastien (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Nancy

20 museums within 100 km of Nancy. The closest is Musée des Beaux-Arts (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Nancy

9 parks within 100 km of Nancy. The closest is Parc Charles III (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nancy

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nancy. The closest is Parc de l'Abiétinée (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nancy

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nancy. The closest is Colline de Sion (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Nancy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nancy
  2. 1 km Les Glycines · heritage site, Meurthe-et-Moselle
  3. 1 km Église Saint-Sébastien · church, Meurthe-et-Moselle
  4. 1 km Temple Saint-Jean · church, Meurthe-et-Moselle
  5. 1 km Maison des Adam · heritage site, Meurthe-et-Moselle
  6. 1 km Parc Charles III · park, Meurthe-et-Moselle
  7. 1 km Back to Nancy

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How to reach Nancy

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    Within 15 km of Nancy

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nancy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3399Les Glycines (1 km)
    Churches1362Église Saint-Sébastien (1 km)
    Museums820Musée des Beaux-Arts (1 km)
    Parks69Parc Charles III (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Parc de l'Abiétinée (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints17Colline de Sion (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Lac de Madine (53 km)
    Other attractions12Obélisque de Nancy (2 km)
    Caves11Grotte des Sept Salles (22 km)

    Nancy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nancy?

    Les Glycines (heritage site, about 1 km), Église Saint-Sébastien (church, about 1 km), Parc Charles III (park, about 1 km), Maison des Adam (heritage site, about 1 km), Temple Saint-Jean (church, about 1 km), Salle Poirel (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Nancy?

    68 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 8 museums, 6 parks, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Nancy?

    Les Glycines, about 1 km by road; Maison des Adam (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Nancy?

    Église Saint-Sébastien, about 1 km by road; Temple Saint-Jean (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Nancy?

    Musée des Beaux-Arts, about 1 km by road; Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nancy?

    Start in Nancy, visit Les Glycines, then Église Saint-Sébastien, then Temple Saint-Jean, then Maison des Adam, then Parc Charles III, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nancy?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Nancy

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Nancy’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Nancy on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.