Administrations and services Nancy

Nancy's media library is held on a privileged site, that of the city's former tobacco factory, which adds a certain charm to this very popular cultural venue. Books, audio books, CDs, DVDs, competition preparation manuals are available for consultation on site, to take away or to read on the website. You will also be able to enjoy the concert of the month, presentation of new literature, exhibitions, tales for adults, meetings with authors and special programmes for young people... Something for everyone!

EHPAD Saint Remy is a retirement home located in Nancy. With 130 places in permanent accommodation and 4 places in temporary accommodation, this establishment offers an exceptional setting for the elderly. It boasts modern facilities and green spaces for the well-being of residents. EHPAD Saint Remy is managed by the Fondation Saint Charles de Nancy, which employs 102 staff dedicated to serving residents. To facilitate the admission process, the foundation's website offers online forms, rates and access map.

This place welcomes adolescents who are not doing well. Here, 12 to 25 year olds and their families can vent their problems, confide their worries, and ask for help during discussion groups or from the team, which is made up of a coordinator, psychologists, a doctor, a nurse and secretaries who listen to them. The consultations, anonymous and free of charge, concern psychology, addictology and sexology. The objective is to recreate a link between young people and their families.

The LPO 54, which has nearly 860 members, is an association for the protection of nature created by the national President Alain Bougrain-Dubourg. It is concerned with birds and the ecosystems on which they depend, in particular the fauna and flora associated with them and more globally with biodiversity. All year round, it organizes birdwatching discovery or improvement outings for schools and the general public, and also carries out bird-friendly projects (nature garden). The program of activities is available on the website.

In this pharmacy, you will find specialities such as homeopathy, herbal medicine, aromatherapy, herbalism, parapharmacie, the sale and rental of medical equipment, veterinary products and of course the pharmacist makes impressive preparations.

Have you always dreamed of riding in a limousine or a luxury car such as a Rolls Royce or Bentley? It's possible, but only if it's for a special occasion: a wedding, a birthday, a bachelor party, or if you're a company director and want to impress important clients. Lorraine Limousines will chauffeur one of nine luxury vehicles (Aston Martin Lagonda Cabriolet, 1961 Bentley S2, Cadillac Eldorado, Rolls Royce Silver, Limousines belonging to Metro Goldwyn Mayer or to wealthy New Yorkers and Californians, Hummer 8-seater of 11 m, etc.) and champagne to enjoy inside, whatever the service. To make your event sparkle with pleasure...

Whether you're an experienced or aspiring German speaker, the Goethe Institut is for you! With its worldwide network, the Goethe Institut offers courses at all levels, exams recognized throughout Europe and a vast choice of resources in French and German, both online and on-site. The information and library service focuses on German literature, comics, graphic novels and political and social news. Throughout the year, it also offers a wide range of cultural events in French and German.

Colibris is a European movement (Belgium and Switzerland) which is part of an ecological and human approach inspired by Pierre Rabhi. The local branch Colibris 54 aims to promote meetings, exchanges and mutual aid between its members and sympathizers around the preservation and respect of nature and through many initiatives, such as organic market gardening, participation in events in the Greater Nancy area, conferences, debates and workshops. An association that already gathers more than 800 members in Nancy alone!

Agoraé is a solidarity grocery store on social criteria set up by and for the students of Greater Nancy. Healthy and balanced foodstuffs are sold at very low prices, which is a godsend when you have to pay for your studies and rent, or even work to do so! Supported by the Fédélor (Student Federation of Lorraine), the structure also wishes to create social links and to become a civic incubator, in order to fight against isolation. The cafeteria, exhibitions, cooking classes and the "Ruche qui dit oui" (hive of activity) help to breathe life into the place.

This city magazine is mainly about trends, culture and lifestyle. It focuses on the stores in the area, the people who make the area live and vibrate, the local and national artists and all the events that deserve a spotlight. Ideal for discovering a new aspect of your city or region. The subjects are relevant, written by fine and humorous writers. It is available in nearly 400 distribution outlets and on its website. Discover also its alter-ego, Novo, a cultural bimonthly magazine from the Grand Est.

La Poudrière is a shared workspace dedicated to innovation and to entrepreneurs who want to get together in a friendly community. A subscription gives access to an office, meeting rooms and facilities, as well as relaxation areas with unlimited tea and coffee. The spirit of collaboration reigns supreme. Managed by members of the Co-working Nancy association, this place constantly sparks projects, reflection and knowledge-sharing around small events (apéro-web, café des entrepreneurs individuels...). Dare to try the concept and optimize your chances of success: the test is free and the welcome excellent..

This private technological and vocational high school (under contract with the French government) offers tertiary and electronics training (bac, BTS), including work-study programs. The school offers optimal conditions and high-quality teaching. A local speciality: students in sports, music and audiovisual sections, which earned the school a Sports Excellence label in 2014, proof of the quality of the soccer section, the pride of Alain Hénin, the school's general manager.

The CAF (Caisse d'allocations familiales) is a major player in the service of students, single people and families, for any request related to personal and professional life. For reintegration, children's rights or any other procedure, the CAF is at your side to assist you in your efforts. It offers a global service based on the individual and needs throughout life and is committed to improving its services and helping you on a daily basis.

Artem was born from the merger of three major schools: École nationale supérieure d'art et de design de Nancy, ICN Business School and Mines Nancy. Their matrix? The Nancy School. In 2012, Mines moved into this 85,000 square meter campus of excellence located in the Blandan-Haussonville district, followed by the École d'art in 2016 and ICN Business School in 2017 with the Institut Jean-Lamour. Nancy and its student life have benefited from the change, both in terms of architecture and urban planning and in terms of teaching, as a true center of innovation and creativity has been created.

The Conservatoire de Nancy offers excellent teaching in music, theater and choreography, as well as promoting artistic awakening for children under the best pedagogical conditions. The Conservatoire supports the talents of tomorrow, from initiation to professionalization, and is a hub of artistic and pedagogical activity for training, dissemination and creation, from local to national level - in short, a major venue for artistic education in Nancy.

The Metropole du Grand Nancy brings together 20 communes to work on a common project and a united territory. The community works on day-to-day projects and issues such as urban planning, social cohesion, leisure activities and scientific and technical culture, as well as green spaces, transport and roads. Examples include the Paddock for start-ups, Artem for teaching and research, Nancy-Thermal, the city's various museums and the botanical garden, which bring together culture, technology and science.

The Paddock is a start-up support program in direct partnership with the Grand Nancy region. The name comes from the location, a former stable, as well as from the project's purpose: the Paddock is an incubation space for the best "racehorses", meaning the most innovative projects in the digital or sustainable economy. These projects benefit from a high-performance environment, surrounded by experts, financing professionals and investors to support and finance the take-off of these innovative companies.

Seeing life in the city and the region from a brighter side is the mission of this magazine, which in every issue features portraits of those who make the city more beautiful and more pleasant to live in, every day. This bimonthly magazine is structured around various sections: culture, sport, lifestyle, news, beauty... as you turn the pages, you'll find information, tips and 100% positive tips. Note that the magazine has also developed a 100% Vosges version, available online. A must-read to get your day off to a flying start!

The 3F - Grand Est agency, which belongs to the French group of the same name, manages more than 4,000 social housing units, mostly in the Lorraine region, including student residences. In Nancy, the social landlord helps individuals (under certain conditions) to find housing that meets their expectations, without agency fees or application fees, with rent payable in arrears (at the beginning of the following month), a security deposit limited to one month and housing eligible for APL. Rental of apartments and parking lots or for future owners.

Ideal for keeping up to date on cultural events, this magazine lists the highlights and events to come to Dijon but also in Burgundy and Franche-Comté. Exhibitions, theatre, concerts, cultural events, conferences, festivals… Shows tell us everything about everything and give an overview of every programming, musical output or film. This monthly magazine is available free of charge in all cultural places and in many shops. You can also visit its website: You will find other topics dedicated to beauty, well-being and practical information. Shows is a true Bible for culture lovers.

AVF Nancy is an association. It offers a warm welcome to newcomers to the city and to residents of the metropolitan area who are looking for a dynamic, friendly association. Interested parties can visit the association to find out more about its activities. AVF Nancy is located near the Cathedral in downtown Nancy.

The Wall Street team members know how to put themselves in the shoes of students, whether they are young adults or seniors, beginners or advanced, to ensure that their course is a success. Courses are delivered digitally, using a CD. However, regular meetings with native English-speaking teachers are held to review progress and prepare students for the TOEIC exam. France's leading provider of English language courses for all guarantees an effective, interactive learning method, including special themed mornings and evenings. In short, it's a great way to gradually bring yourself up to speed, so that you're no longer held back by the language barrier, whether at home or at work. Wall Street Nancy also offers CPF-eligible training courses.

Studying here means discovering the French language at the heart of the University of Lorraine and benefiting from its infrastructure. Le DéFle enables foreign students in residence in the city to learn and/or perfect their French, while discovering the culture of our country. Registration is preceded by a language test. Courses are offered on a semester or yearly basis, for twenty hours a week, or à la carte, depending on individual objectives. For intra-European Erasmus students, these lessons are free of charge.

Pigier Performance is a network of 45 schools of communication, management, business, human resources and medical secretarial studies. Courses (continuing or alternating), up to 5 years of higher education, lead to a diploma and a certified title (BTS, Bachelors or MBA). In Nancy, the historic 1,000^m2 premises on the Cours Léopold are home to some 40 qualified instructors and trainers who demonstrate their pedagogical skills, supervision and know-how, all of which are crucial to obtaining very good exam results and a 78% professional integration rate.

This organization, located in Grand Nancy, is a merger of the Maison de l'habitat and the Maison de la propreté. It works on sustainable development, housing, renovation and energy saving issues, as well as cleanliness, waste, composting, graffiti, and "stop pub". A relay between the community and the inhabitant to listen, inform, raise awareness and prevent. Each quarter, events are organized on all these themes, to be consulted on the site.

The Tunon International School is present in over 15 cities in France. In Nancy, the school trains students for careers in events management, tourism and the hotel industry, up to bac + 5. The prerequisites for admission are a baccalaureate, a good grounding in English and a good general knowledge. During their studies, students are offered internships, trips, visits and conferences to learn the ropes of their future profession.

Need a medical consultation outside of your doctor's opening hours? Often, whether you live in the city or are just passing through, you don't always know where to go... Head for Le 31 Lionnois (formerly Les Bains Douches), newly located on the CHRU site in Brabois. Open every evening from 8pm until midnight and on weekends. Every day, two general practitioners are there to welcome you. Although very practical, this service does not dispense with a real follow-up with your doctor who you will have to see again later. As consultations are without appointment, you will sometimes have to wait your turn.

In collaboration with the ARS (Accueil et Réinsertion Sociale), the SAMU social intervenes on request and makes rounds to help people in a very vulnerable situation in order to direct them to shelters. In winter, the teams are reinforced in order to help as many people as possible. If you are or if you see someone in great difficulty and in need of immediate assistance, call 115 without delay. Each call is analyzed and if possible places are found in a reception center or a care center according to the needs. The ARS and the various affiliated associations do a remarkable job.

Referencing and documenting products likely to be the cause of intoxication and identifying all drugs are the two missions of the Poison Control and Toxicovigilance Center of the Nancy CHRU. This is a true reference center among the nine existing in France. In addition to its research role, the center is on call 24 hours a day to provide information and assess the risks of products to which you have been exposed. In case of a life-threatening emergency, dial 15. The anti-poison center will advise you on what to do.

The Greta are structures of the French National Education system that organize training for adults by pooling skills, resources and means for training adapted to local needs. People come to the Greta to follow a training course or a general or professional module, to prepare for a diploma, to upgrade their skills for a competitive examination, to take a skills assessment or to retrain. Greta de Nancy offers training in a wide range of sectors: computer science, industry, construction, social work, hotel management, commerce, administration, accounting and management.

The Federal Union of Consumers, the first consumerist movement in France, informs on the rights of consumers, the regulations in force and the evolution of the market. It represents them with the public authorities, is interested in the laws and new treaties that regulate trade. It also underlines and controls the quality of imported and exported products and tries to settle disputes between customers and professionals. It is a voluntary organization with weekly meetings. A useful actor to know more about what we buy.

" The Centre Communal d'Action Sociale (CCAS) runs a general prevention and social development program in the commune, working closely with public and private institutions ...". A public administrative body attached to the municipality, the CCAS works with people in precarious situations, welcomes children in collective or family structures, and develops and consolidates structures for senior citizens. The City of Nancy, which has been awarded the "Child-Friendly City" label, is committed to welcoming children from different backgrounds.

If you want to get rid of a few hours in the day, you want your child to gradually awaken to social life. The halte offers a punctual and flexible welcome. In fact, the "occasional reception" is a flexible welcome over a limited time and variable depending on the availability of the facility. Payment is made directly from the structure. This method of reception is intended for children whose parents do not work or are on parental leave, and wish to socialize their child in particular before schooling and/or enjoy free time. Information and registration: contact each structure, Nancy has more than ten establishments offering you this service.

Association publishing and publishing bi-weekly magazine Cities containing news and interviews of gay and lesbian life actors in the Eastern region. Cities are broadcast in Strasbourg, but also in Nancy, Epinal and Metz. Every year, she organises the election of Mister Cities.

The association's mission is to defend LGBTQIA+ people against homophobia, transphobia, sexism and all forms of discrimination, by welcoming and listening to people with questions or requests for information, mobilizing to obtain equal rights, and actively preventing illness, ill-being and risky behavior. Certified Jeunesse et Éducation Populaire (Youth and Popular Education), the association aims to be a convivial place to live, and organizes numerous events and meetings in a spirit of openness and solidarity.

NGO created in 1984 by Daniel Defert to fight against AIDS, viral hepatitis and all associated discriminations, it is the first French association dedicated to this cause and one of the most important in Europe. Of public utility, the association accompanies individuals without judgment on their sexual, religious, cultural, social or ideological identity, in complete confidentiality. It is a help to those who are in need, for an awakening of consciences and a transformation of the society. Two other sites exist in Lorraine.

Lesbian and Feminist Association. Its activities are designed to help women live in harmony with their homosexual, bisexual or transgender identities. In addition to actions to combat discrimination and for gender equality, the association organises cultural outings, meetings evenings, debates… It holds a constant on the first Thursday of the month at 19 pm. You need to call to know the place of the monthly meeting.