Why go
- City in Grand Est, France.
- Served by Épinal Mirecourt Airport (EPL).
History
Nancy is the prefecture of the northeastern French department of Meurthe-et-Moselle, located in the Grand Est region. The city is situated on the left bank of the Meurthe. The metropolitan area of Nancy had a population of 508,793 inhabitants as of 2021, making it the 16th-largest functional urban area in France and the largest in Lorraine. The population of the city of Nancy proper is 104,387 (2022).
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Airlinair A5 (ERJ-145, CRJ, ATR 72, CRJ-700) · 2 routes: Lyon, Nice
- Twin Jet T7 (BEH) · 2 routes: Marseille, Toulouse
- Air Algerie AH (736) · 1 route: Algier
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Épinal Mirecourt Airport (EPL); 21 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nancy, France. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.