Fly from Nice to Metz Nancy

The Lorraine region isn’t very big: it takes less than two hours to cross it from north to south. But that’s enough time for an amazing holiday you can fill with a variety of experiences that will please both young and old: sometimes simple, sometimes unique, but always beautiful and intense, happy and unforgettable.
Whether you prefer the city or the countryside, this part of France will enchant and delight. From Nancy to Metz, Lunéville to Epinal and Bar-le-Duc, these cities shine with the wealth of their culture, their unparalleled craftsmanship, and the captivating power of their history. From Verdun to Domremy-la-Pucelle (the birthplace of Joan of Arc) and the Montsec American Monument, history truly comes alive here. And with its lakes and springs, mountains and forests, this region will captivate you with its beautiful landscapes and bewitch you with the healing properties of its thermal waters.

• Stop time on the terrace of a café on Place Stanislas in Nancy. With façades dating back to the 17th century and beautiful adornments and gildings, this 300 year old square is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
• Visit the museum dedicated to the artists of the Ecole de Nancy, pioneers of design. Furnishings and luminaires, stained glass, glassware and ceramics, sculptures and paintings: it's Art Nouveau at its peak.
• Indulge in Nancy’s two famous pastries: the Saint-Epvre, a marriage of meringue and butter cream, main speciality of the Adam pastry shop; and Nancy macaroons, the recipe for which is jealously guarded by the 400 year old Maison des Sœurs Macaron.
• Brighten up your holiday by the glow of “God’s Lantern”, a nickname given to the Saint-Etienne Cathedral in Metz for its countless stained glass windows, one of a kind in France. Visit it at sundown to appreciate it in all its glory.
• Wander the streets of Metz in search of its little architectural wonders: its ramparts, including famous Porte des Allemands; its train station, which is one of France's most beautiful; and the large buildings and beautiful mansions of Avenue Foch, Place de la Comédie and Temple Neuf.
• Visit Centre Pompidou-Metz, one of the most visited museums in France. Sibling to the famous Parisian “Beaubourg”, it is likewise dedicated to the best of modern and contemporary art.
• Linger in the alleyways of the Metz covered market where, behind its lovely 18th century façade, lies the best of local fare: quiche Lorraine, mirabelles, brie from Meaux, artisanal beers, and more. You can even dine on-site.
• Visit the Versailles of Lorraine: the Château de Lunéville, last residence of the Duke of Lorraine, and joint venture of Le Vau (architect of Vaux-le-Vicomte), Hardouin-Mansart (creator of the Hall of Mirrors and Grand Trianon), and Le Nôtre (the landscaper of Versailles).
• Take the whole family to Amnéville and enjoy the thermal pools of Thermapolis, indoor skiing at Snowhall, tactile sharks and rays at the Aquarium, and shows featuring big animals and birds of prey at the Zoo.
• At the centre of Lorraine Regional Park, raise your sails on Madine Lake, sunbathe on the sandy beaches, or go horseback or mountain bike riding over the 42 kilometres of shoreline.