Town hall - Local authority Nancy

A superb building overlooking the Place Stanislas, Nancy's town hall has been a listed historic monument since 1986 and is well worth a visit if you are passing through the region. Inside, the decor inspired by Italian and German painters will amaze you. On the administrative side, it is of course a point of reception, information and procedures. As for the Internet site, it contains a wealth of information, from important events to work in progress, as well as cultural and sporting news, community life, transport and projects.

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.