Festive Nancy

Nancy in celebration, the great events of the city

The Nancy audio-guided tour has you discover the great events that punctuate the life of the city throughout the year. Festivals, fairs and celebrations regularly animate the ducal city and testify to its cultural dynamism.

Le Livre sur la Place

The first essential event is Le Livre sur la Place, held each September on Place de la Carrière. Created in 1979, it is considered the first national fair of the literary season in France and brings together each year hundreds of authors who come to meet the public. Throughout the year, Nancy also hosts other festivals and celebrations that bring its heritage and culture to life.

What there is to see

Through the seasons, Nancy comes alive with many events: literary fairs, festivals, illuminations and traditional celebrations, often in the heart of its monumental squares. These events offer another way to discover the city, lively and convivial. Depending on the time of your visit, you can enjoy one of these great events that make the people of Nancy proud.

Practical information

The great events of Nancy are held in the centre of the city, often on Place de la Carrière or Place Stanislas. Each event follows its own calendar; Le Livre sur la Place takes place each year in September. It is advisable to enquire in advance about the programme.

What is Le Livre sur la Place?

A literary fair created in 1979, considered the first of the literary season in France, held each September on Place de la Carrière.

When do the great events of Nancy take place?

Throughout the year, according to the calendar specific to each event; Le Livre sur la Place is held in September.