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The opera house is in one of the eastern pavillons of place Stanislas. It hosts most of the city's opera shows. Early booking is strongly recommended.
The Opéra national de Lorraine is a French opera company and opera house, located in the city of Nancy, France in the province of Lorraine, France. Formerly named the Opéra de Nancy et de Lorraine, the company received the status of national opera in 2006. Opéra national de Lorraine is a member of the association Réunion des Opéras de France (ROF), of the European Network For Opera (RESEO) and of Opera Europa. All productions are accompanied by the Orchestra of the National Opera of Lorraine.
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Museum of Fine Arts
A well-balanced collection of paintings from different periods, including "The Battle of Nancy" by Eugène Delacroix.
The town square was built by Stanislas Leszczyński, Duke of Lorraine and former King of Poland, in the 18th century. It has a Stanislas statue pointing to the north and fountains and wrought iron gates in the two northern corners. The surrounding buildings are all in a single, classic style, adding to the grandeur of the square. In the summer, there is a very impressive light show every night at 10:45.
Porte Héré
A Baroque arch by Emmanuel Héré, along the northern side of the Place Stanislas, leading to the Place de la Carrière. It was built at the same time as the Place Stanislas, in honour of King Louis XV.
Place d'Alliance has a central fountain, modelled after those in Piazza Navona in Rome.
Place de la Carriere is a tree-lined square with notable buildings around it.
Part of the Old City, Place St-Epvre includes the St-Epvre basilique and square with many cafés and restaurants.