Sightseeing in Nancy - what to see. Complete travel guide

Nancy - Place Stanislas 1. Local people devote much time to eating. Those travelers wishing to have diner in one of the local restaurants should take care of table reserving in advance as finding a free table in popular gastronomy establishments after 20.00 is really challenging.
2. Despite the tap water being considered absolutely safe, travelers are strongly recommended to avoid drinking it as its intake can worsen the process of acclimation. If the tap is marked with a sign “Eau non potable” then this water must not be drunk in any case.
3. The main means of public transportation is a bus. Tickets for bus trips should be bought in special stalls located near each bus stop. Those looking for using public transport frequently, should better by many tickets in advance as in this case it will be of sufficient saving.
4. Local people unwillingly speak foreign languages. That is the reason to take a French phrase book in the journey or learn several phrases in French. Hotel, restaurant and shopping center staff has commonly a good command of English language.
5. Shopping addicts should pay special attention to the shops and stores marked with a sign “degriffes” which are located in every large city. These shops and boutiques offer excellent quality clothes at most reasonable prices. The stores sell the goods of last collections which were not sold in large shopping stores. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Prudent tourists looking for visiting budgetary cafes and restaurants should keep in mind several important facts. Many restaurants and cafes offer their guests to set at bar counter or take a table in the hall. In the first case the prices will be lower for 20%. Those who opt for a table on the open air terrace will be charged a 20% higher price for the meal than those visitors taking a table in the hall.
7. Setting off to the upscale restaurant or elite entertaining center one should carefully choose an outfit. Some night clubs require dress code as well. Visitors in too bright and revealing outfits may not be admitted.
Nancy is the greatest challenge for genuine gourmands as the city offers innumerable restaurants of French cuisine trend. However the admirers of other culinary trends will also find many … Open
8. The service fee is commonly included into the total bill as in hotels and taxis so in restaurants. It is not customary to additionally reward the staff for the service and give tips.
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What to visit being in Nancy - unique sights

Centre Pompidou-Metz

From the series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”
The complex curved shape is characteristic of the museum building. The frame forms the basis of its original roof. It is made exclusively of natural wood. The natural material was used especially since the museum is located on the territory of the park. Practical teflon was used in the construction of the roof. Fiberglass also became the material for it. These materials allow the construction to successfully resist the vagaries of nature. The area of the original roof is 8,000 square meters. It is an independent structure. The roof is not directly connected to the museum building. … Read further

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