Nancy - Day 2

We woke to our second day in Nancy. We rose and showered, after a cup of tea in bed, and then we went out to explore the gorgeous city a bit more. First though, a stop for coffee and a chocolate croissant in the place Stanislas.

The sky was looking a little threatening, so the plan was to visit the musée des beaux arts. However, I had wanted to wander round the vielle ville (old town) first. You can approach it via the rather elegant pedestrianised road that leads to the Arc de Triomphe, just off the place Stanislas.

As you emerge from the other side of the arch the similarly impressive place de La Carrière appears, with the majestic government palace situated at the end of the manicured avenue of trees.

We took some time soaking in our surroundings and deciding on whether to go on further or should we head back to the museum now, as the clouds were looking rather threatening. We decided to head back, but as we turned a bunch of policemen rode up on their bicycles, we think they were practicing riding in formation, as when they approached the end they turned round and rode back again. I have to say they were very smart looking.