Today, we would like to introduce you to a French city called Nancy.<\/p>\n
Nancy is located in the North-East, more or less half way between Paris and Strasbourg. It is among the biggest French cities, with 110.000 inhabitants. Nancy is well know not only for its intensive industry, but also for its history and cultural assets.<\/p>\n
Even though Nancy had been created during the 11th century, it was Stanislas Leszczynski (the former king of Poland) who boosted the city’s reputation during the eighteenth century. Fond of architecture, he remodeled the city by creating three squares that have belonged to the UNESCO world estate since 1983: Stanislas Square (known as the most beautiful square in Europe), Carriere Square and Alliance Square.<\/p>\n
In Nancy, cultural activity never stops. For instance, during the Summer there is an incredible light and sound show featuring the monuments of the Stanislas Square. The weather is beautiful; people dance in the street or just sit. It\u2019s magic! September hosts a book festival \u201cLe livre sur la Place\u201d. This major cultural and literary event attracts a large population and among them, many writers. This event is a must for any publisher seeking new talents!<\/p>\n
Then comes October and its \u201cNancy Jazz Pulsation\u201d. This major festival hosts musicians from all over the world. In December, a most respected tradition attracts tens of thousands people and tourists every year : the Saint Nicolas parade. Saint Nicolas is believed to be the city Patron and the children\u2019s protector. In school, toddlers bring a carrot for Saint Nicolas\u2019 donkey on December 6. If they did not behave they will be blamed by the Pere Fouettard!\u00a0 Actually the legend of Santa Claus comes from Saint Nicolas\u2019 story!<\/p>\n
Nancy is also a dynamic city with many different campuses: College campus, Engineer, Arts, Architecture and Music schools \u2026 In 2013 Nancy has been awarded the \u201cBest students city in France\u201d.<\/p>\n
And on top of all of this, people form Lorraine are genuinely nice and welcoming. Feel free to take a ride in the East of France. You won\u2019t be disappointed!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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