Stanislas

We have just taken time out for an overnight visit to Nancy, which is about a two hour drive for us. It is such a beautiful city, set in the historical region of Lorraine. The main square, called ‘Place Stanislas’, is a large pedestrianised space surrounded by beautiful, stately buildings. The Hôtel de Ville - a large, grand building - stretches the whole of one side of the square.

When we arrived they were holding a rather spectacular pole vaulting competition in front of it, and the square was filled with various other sporting activities like volleyball, rowing and running.

By the time we strolled back for our apéro before dinner, it had all been cleared away and you would never had known they had been there.

We had a beautiful meal at a nearby restaurant, just along the side of the park, as usual we were one of the last leaving the restaurant. We like to take our time enjoying the food and wine. We finished the evening strolling back through the square which was now beautifully lit.

There are two rather ornate gates situated in two corners of the square, both have stone carved fountains in them and look rather fabulous.