nancy
Quelle belle ville! Last time I went to Nancy with Pierre, I didn’t have my camera to take pictures of the most beautiful Place in Europe! I remembered it this time for sure! Definitely an amazing site to see at night.
We stayed in the area, and grabbed a drink at Les Berthom (5 rue Stanislas), a Belgian beer bar. I know France is supposed to be known for wine, but I have been learning so much about beer living close to Belgium and Germany. I remember I ordered a beer (out of habit) in Paris, and my French friend wondered what I was doing ! Apparently Parisian beer drinkers are usually boys. Le sigh. It’s been fun to try new things; in Nancy, I had the Maredsous.
The next morning, we walked around rue Gambetta, taking in the sunshine. It was refreshing to see such well-dressed French people, strutting around and looking fabulous. Soon it was off to do some shopping! I desperately wanted a pair of ray ban sunglasses (hey it’s going to be sunny in Morocco) but I held back! Gotta save those pennies for traveling.
We stopped at this charming café (I’ve never seen one so modern and funky in France) and got a café viennoise, filled to the brim with chantilly cream. Jealous? Finally, we took a few last minute looks at Place Stan and took a stroll around Parc de la Pep! Everyone was out and about, a busy Saturday afternoon.
Next time we visit, it’s the Art Nouveau museum! Have you been to Nancy yet?
Tags: cafe viennoise, fun, nancy, place stan, rp, shopping
I have not been to Nancy yet.
Man, I really want to spend some more time in france! One of my friends has been living in Dijon for a while. I’ve only been to Paris and the riviera and feel like I need to do some serious exploring next time.
Paris and the Riviera sound nice to me! I have yet to go to Dijon, another city on my list!
Gorgeous photos, especially the first! I’d love to go to Nancy and try out that beer bar
I have never even heard of Nancy but now I want to go!
have yet to travel to nancy, but this post has made it a must-see on my travel list. so gorgeous!!! i’m jealous
That is so funny that beer is just a guy thing in Paris. I’ve never even heard of Nancy but it looks beautiful! Can we switch places please?
This is so beautiful!! Makes me want to travel so bad xo
Wow your pics are amazing. I really want to go to Nancy now and apparently it’s not too far from Lyon! Did you just go for a weekend? Where would you recommend to stay? Seriously, I think I am going to go!
Well, everytime I’ve gone I’ve stayed with friends, so I can’t help you out too much with that! Yes, I just went for one night because I live only 1 1/2 away! But for a weekend would be nice. They have lots of beautiful museums, restaurants (must eat at Les Buches a l’Oreille – so good!) and concerts!
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Ohh it really is stunning, sweetie and those photos are amazing!!! Btw: How cool that you are going to a 20s and 30s themed birthday this weekend! I would go with 20s flapper look. Like a cool short dress, long neckace and red-hot lips:)
Happy day, darling
Muah
Ooh, what is a café viennoise?? I so want to take a day trip like that! Also the fact that there is sun there. I am desparate for some sun! Lovely pics
Oh Nancy is so pretty – love it too! My bf’s sister lives there & only been through 2 times, but the square is just so beautiful…can’t get over all of the gold & just simply the “grandeur” of it all .. Next time I’ll be sure to have a beer! Great post…waiting for more Morocco news!
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