Place Stanislas

The white cobblestone in uniformly uneven squares sprawling around the regal likeness of the Duke of Lorraine surrounded by the elegant façades of the various cafés, museums, city hall and Opera set the mood in one of my favorite places on Earth: Place Stanislas.

Place Stan is one of those places that no matter the weather or the time of day, will brighten your spirits. The serene atmoshphere of the spacious square is overwhelmingly calming and soothing and will never cease to call to me in its sheer wonderfulness.





Place Stanislas is one of the things in Nancy that makes this city come alive and feel like home to me. Whenever my feet cross over the vast square, there is a stillness that comes over my heart and, even if it is just the slightest bit, it brings me some peace. It is a wonderful place to spend quiet moments to yourself people watching from the edges or a joyful glass of panaché (or wine or coke or a diabolo or ice cream) amongst friends. Place Stan brings out the happiness in every moment spent there and I know that I will always cherish the wonderful memories and will always long to to be encompassed by it's majestic beauty and amidst it's borders.



Place Stanislas holds for me so many wonderful memories with some wonderful people. I've been caught numerous times in it's center under the pouring rain and couldn't help but to laugh and dance around enjoying the beauty that surrounded me. Many a time have I danced in circles with my arms out wide enjoying the wonder that this square has and always will hold for me. It's the place (punny, I know) that I long to bring my parents to so that they can finally see it's beauty. I know that while I won't be able to see it as often, I will return to enjoy it. Basking in the warm sunlight or shivering amongst friends in the rain, regardless of anything else, my heart will always be at home on the Place Stanislas.

P.S. Just for the record, Place Stanislas was voted the fourth most beautiful square in the world! It also boasts a live webcam where you can see in real time for yourself it's charm and wonder!