Top 10 Culinary Specialties in Nancy

What can we say about Nancy's specialties? Well, to tell you the truth, our little finger tells us that the city's inhabitants prefer sweet over savory, judging by our research. Indeed, there's a whole bunch of little confectionery shops throughout the city that offer endless local specialties: in the form of candies, cakes, juicy fruits, miraculous pastries, chocolates too beautiful to be true...

Although Nancy is full of sweets and seems to constitute what could be called a "sweet paradise for children", know that there are also savory dishes, traditional ones, all equally succulent? Are you eager to discover them? We're excited to present them to you! Let's go without further delay.

What to eat in Nancy?

1. Quiche Lorraine

Although quiche lorraine doesn't come directly from Nancy (according to our sources, it has Germanic origins "kuchen" meaning cake in German), it quickly became a must in the French city. What we like to call an "Eastern specialty" is famous worldwide for its sweet mixture of fresh cream, bacon, and eggs. This is an easy to prepare and quick dish that pleases everyone. With a crispy salad to accompany it, it will be perfect!

2. Bouchée à la Reine

You wonder why this unusual name? Well, during the reign of Louis XV, it was his wife, Queen "Marie Lesczyns", who had the honor of tasting it first, hence the name "Bouchée à la Reine". These are small pastries dressed with a thin layer of puff pastry and filled with meat, snails, mushrooms, or even fish. Today, we can put all kinds of fillings in them, depending on preferences. Ideal for an aperitif, these little savory treasures are revered in Nancy, in the image of the reign of kings and queens of ancient times.

3. Nancy Macaron

Here's a specialty entirely original to the city of Nancy: the macaron. Know that very few know the recipe for this famous confectionery. Thus, to taste this refined and divine dish, you'll need to go directly to the heart of the city to enjoy it in "exceptional Houses", specialized in the matter. This little piece of dough, whose origin dates back at least to the 18th century, is THE essential confectionery in Nancy. Legend tells that it was two sisters, later called "macaron sisters" who came up with the recipe, and thus made it last through time.

4. Bergamot

As its bright yellow color indicates, bergamot is made to bring sunshine into your life... And a sweet taste to your taste buds! Made from the fruit of the bergamot tree, it's a delicate candy that, when brought to your lips, makes you shiver with delight. You'll find them absolutely everywhere in Nancy, in every shop and confectionery you'll come across. This translucent, golden sweet is a real star among Nancy residents, and we understand why!

5. Potée Lorraine

Nothing better than a good old stew to cheer us up after a hard day spent visiting the city thoroughly. A real hearty meal, "potée lorraine" is cooked with white cabbage, smoked bacon, sausage, and potatoes. These are the main ingredients, after which Nancy residents like to add other garnishes; it can vary from one kitchen to another. This broth cooked in a mixture of different meats and vegetables constitutes a complete dish that everyone loves.

6. Nancy Chocolates

Nancy is a city full of confectioneries. But what would the word "confectionery" be without being accompanied by the word "chocolate"? Nancy chocolatiers are known throughout France, and well beyond for that matter, for performing feats in terms of culinary art. It's simple, all the chocolates you'll have the opportunity to taste have been carefully crafted and all have a unique taste that exists nowhere else. Particularly the "Chardon Lorrain", a great classic. You'll love spending a day wandering the streets while doing a little tasting of the city's most beautiful treasures...

7. Pâté Lorrain

This charcuterie pastry breaks the codes of "usual sweet pastry". Here, "Pâté Lorrain" can be eaten warm, hot, or cold, it's up to you! Originally from the city of Baccarat, it's an extremely appreciated dish in Nancy, which never tires of its savory taste: both soft due to the pâté and crispy due to the thin layer of puff pastry. This pâté en croûte is described in the oldest French recipe book dating from 1392; this dish is a real gem.

8. Mirabelle

No bigger than a palm and weighing barely 14 grams, the "Mirabelle" is THE fruit you'll find everywhere in Nancy and Lorraine. It's one of the fruits containing numerous energetic contributions. Moreover, in Nancy, it regularly happens that mirabelles are given to elderly people who suffer from diseases: this provides them with the lot of vitamins and minerals they need. Athletes also like to have some before a competition; this fruit pushes them to exceed themselves and surpass themselves!

9. Nancy Wine

It's simple, we would easily give it a 20 out of 20, to this exceptional wine! "La Centrale des Vignerons" of Nancy delights the palate of the city's inhabitants each year with sweetness with intoxicating nectars. There are several hundred wine references, all as unique as each other; you can also find unique artisanal beers whose taste will remain forever engraved in your memory. Such is the power of Nancy.

10. Gingerbread

If you travel to Nancy during winter, know that the city's inhabitants particularly love to eat delicious gingerbread to honor the feast of Saint-Nicolas. You'll find them absolutely everywhere, especially in Christmas markets, with different amusing shapes and in the image of this dear celebration. This sweet cake, which we like to serve with honey, is a true ode to indulgence and sweet pleasure!