First day: meeting the old town
Keep your first walk simple: Place Saint-Epvre, the Grande Rue and back through the streets that catch your attention. After the journey, the aim is to get your bearings.
Settle in according to the agreed times, then choose a dinner that suits how tired you are. A short evening outing may be enough for this first day.
Second day: heritage and festivities
Devote the morning to the ensemble of the Place de la Carrière, the Arc Héré and Place Stanislas. You can observe the details during the day before seeing these places again in a different light.
In the afternoon, plan for a village or an activity that is actually open on your dates. If you want to attend a show, build the evening around its time rather than adding several constraints.
Third day: a visit to your taste
Choose an indoor activity, an available guided tour or a treat-filled discovery. A successful trip does not mean stacking up sites: it is better to keep time for a visit you genuinely want to do.
If you leave in the afternoon, do your fragile purchases last and check the options for handling luggage. Do not assume it can stay at the accommodation after check-out.
A family or couple's version
With children, make the second day the highlight and keep the other two lighter. As a couple, you can book a special meal and extend certain walks.
Around 24, 25 and 31 December, adapt this programme to confirmed opening times. The public-holiday calendar may change the order of your activities.
Discover our Christmas guide and our tips for choosing your accommodation. Check the apartments available in the old town and put together your three-day stay in Nancy.