By train: look for the right station
Check the exact station name on your ticket. Nancy station and Lorraine TGV are two different arrival points; the second requires a transfer to arrange.
From your arrival point, choose a route suited to your luggage and your group. Don't assume the route is a walk without bags if you have young children or bulky gear.
By car: choose a solution before setting off
Compare city-centre parking with park-and-ride solutions depending on the length of your stay. Look at the total price, the access hours, the maximum height and the journey that remains.
The Stan network offers park-and-ride sites for reaching the city by public transport. Check the conditions of the chosen car park and the service that applies to your visit day; the arrangements may differ from one site to another.
For a night on site
A city-centre apartment does not necessarily include a parking space. Check its listing and plan this expense separately if it is not included.
Likewise, the option of dropping off luggage near the accommodation does not guarantee extended parking at that spot. Use the instructions sent with the booking.
Reaching the square at your own pace
Save your starting point and your return route. Keep the information to hand, especially if you use public transport to get back to your vehicle.
Allow some margin for breaks and conditions on site. Routes and times depend on the exact address of the accommodation or car park, not on the district name alone.
Avoiding a too-tight schedule
If you have booked a guided tour, don't arrange to arrive in the city at the last minute. Leave time to deal with a delay and to reach the meeting point.
To spread out your discoveries, see our weekend programme and the advice for choosing where to sleep.
Discover the availability of our apartments in the old town and plan your stay around the Ephemeral Garden.