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==Get in==
==Get in==
===By plane===
===By plane===
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'''Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport''' ({{IATA|ETZ}}) [http://www.metz-nancy-lorraine.aeroport.fr/] is a small regional airport, located about 30 km north of Nancy. The airport hosts only regional flights ([[Lyon]], [[Toulouse]], Mediterranean coast). Access to and from the city is provided by road (A31 motorway) or by shuttles (fare 8€).
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'''Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport''' ({{IATA|ETZ}}) [http://www.metz-nancy-lorraine.aeroport.fr/] is a small regional airport, located about 30 km north of Nancy. The airport hosts only regional flights ([[Lyon]], [[Toulouse]], Mediterranean coast). Access to and from the city is provided by road (A31 motorway) or by shuttles (fare €8).
===By train===
===By train===
Nancy is served by two major railway stations :
Nancy is served by two major railway stations :
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===By bus===
===By bus===
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International bus services are operated by Eurolines [http://www.eurolines.com]. Coaches usually stop at the Porte Sainte-Catherine, near the marina.
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International bus services are operated by [http://www.eurolines.com Eurolines]. Coaches usually stop at the Porte Sainte-Catherine, near the marina.
===By boat===
===By boat===
Nancy is crossed by the '''Canal de la Marne au Rhin''', which is open to navigation for small boats and ''péniches''. The '''Port de Nancy Saint-Georges''' offers dockage to visiting boats. It is conveniently located on the eastern edge of the city centre, 500 meters away from the place Stanislas.
Nancy is crossed by the '''Canal de la Marne au Rhin''', which is open to navigation for small boats and ''péniches''. The '''Port de Nancy Saint-Georges''' offers dockage to visiting boats. It is conveniently located on the eastern edge of the city centre, 500 meters away from the place Stanislas.
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| name=Harbour Master's Office | alt=Capitainerie | url=http://www1.nancy.fr/environnement/port-de-plaisance/presentation.html#c320 | email=
| name=Harbour Master's Office | alt=Capitainerie | url=http://www1.nancy.fr/environnement/port-de-plaisance/presentation.html#c320 | email=
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| address=Port de Nancy Saint-Georges - Boulevard du 21e Régiment d'Aviation, Nancy | lat= | long= | directions=Tramway station Division de Fer
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| address=Port de Nancy Saint-Georges - Boulevard du 21e Régiment d'Aviation | lat= | long= | directions=Tramway station Division de Fer
| phone=+33 383 376 370 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+33 383 376 370 | tollfree= | fax=
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As of 2012, there are very few stations outside the city centre. Be careful not to go too far, as you may not find any station to return your bike to and then be overcharged. There are, however, plans to cover the whole Greater Nancy area in the coming years.
As of 2012, there are very few stations outside the city centre. Be careful not to go too far, as you may not find any station to return your bike to and then be overcharged. There are, however, plans to cover the whole Greater Nancy area in the coming years.
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The long-term rental service is called ''VélOstan'boutic'' [http://www.grand-nancy.org/velostanboutic/index.php]. Users can rent bikes and accessories for up to one year. Price range from 2€ for half a day, to 80 € for a whole year. Reduction may apply in certain cases.
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The long-term rental service is called ''[http://www.grand-nancy.org/velostanboutic/index.php VélOstan'boutic]''. Users can rent bikes and accessories for up to one year. Price range from €2 for half a day, to 80 € for a whole year. Reduction may apply in certain cases.
There are 5 shops around the city, including one in the main railway station ''(exit Place Thiers)''.
There are 5 shops around the city, including one in the main railway station ''(exit Place Thiers)''.
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If you stay long enough to need your own bike, you can find cheap used bikes at the ''Atelier Dynamo'', a small collective workshop. Membership can be as low as 15€/year (for students), usable bikes can be found for 25€ or more.
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If you stay long enough to need your own bike, you can find cheap used bikes at the ''Atelier Dynamo'', a small collective workshop. Membership can be as low as €15/year (for students), usable bikes can be found for €25 or more.
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| name=Atelier Dynamo | url=http://atelierdynamo.fr/ | email=
| name=Atelier Dynamo | url=http://atelierdynamo.fr/ | email=
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===Taxis===
===Taxis===
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The fares are fixed by the authorities and can vary depending on your destination or the time of the day. Minimum fare is 6.20€ (as of January 2011). Taxis cannot be hailed on the street; you need to go to a taxi station or to call for one.
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The fares are fixed by the authorities and can vary depending on your destination or the time of the day. Minimum fare is €6.20 (as of January 2011). Taxis cannot be hailed on the street; you need to go to a taxi station or to call for one.
The major taxi companies are:
The major taxi companies are:
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| name=Le petit Cuny | url= | email=
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| address=93-95 Grande rue, 54000 Nancy | lat= | long= | directions=
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| phone = +33 3 83 32 85 94 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=A delicious winstub-like restaurant with local specialities, including the delicious "ardoise de fromages". Just next door, the bar "Le Lez'art" belongs to the same owner and serves delicious buffets on Sundays.
| content=A delicious winstub-like restaurant with local specialities, including the delicious "ardoise de fromages". Just next door, the bar "Le Lez'art" belongs to the same owner and serves delicious buffets on Sundays.
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| name=Média Services | url= | email=
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