Essey-Lès-Nancy brings together several reasons to visit: Saint Georges Church and the Upper Castle, Butte Sainte Geneviève with its views over the Meurthe Valley, and the annual Essey Chantant festival. There is also a conservation orchard and activities organised by the Association des randonneurs de Saint-Max, Essey, Malzéville. If you are looking for a holiday rental, you can first decide whether cultural history, landscapes and walking routes, or a festival will be the focus of your trip.
Church and Upper Castle
Saint Georges Church was built between the 13th and 15th centuries. Its furnishings include an 18th-century marble altar and a painting by Demange Prot from 1672. The construction period, painting and altar therefore provide different points of reference for the art and architectural history of the area.
The Upper Castle is a 15th-century building. Its top floor is intended for temporary exhibitions. The Upper Castle park is open daily. Alongside its historical significance, the building therefore offers both an exhibition space and a park.
Landscapes, Orchard and Walking Routes
Butte Sainte Geneviève is shared by Essey-Lès-Nancy and Dommartemont and is an ancient Celtic oppidum. It rises above the Meurthe Valley and offers a remarkable panoramic view. This hill combines scenic vistas with historical significance.
The conservation orchard is home to old and rare apple varieties, and walking routes pass through it. The Chemin stratégique leads up to the plateau. These routes serve different purposes: paths run through the orchard, while the named Chemin stratégique describes the ascent to the plateau.
The Association des randonneurs de Saint-Max, Essey, Malzéville (ARSEM) organises hikes and health walks, as well as Nordic walking, walking with dynamic poles and snowshoe hikes. Marking walking routes is also among its activities. Its range of offerings therefore includes different forms of hiking and walking; it is not limited to a single type of route.
Essey Chantant
The Essey Chantant festival takes place every year. The 2025 edition included concerts at the town's festival hall and in Parc Maringer. The audience also had the opportunity to meet and talk with the performing artists. If you are travelling for a particular edition, check its event dates. This annual event is a distinct reason to visit, alongside the area's historical and landscape attractions.
For a festival-focused stay, the dates of the edition you want to attend provide a practical basis for planning. Those more interested in cultural history or walking routes can give these themes greater weight when choosing when to travel and what to include in their itinerary.
Discover more destinations: Saint-Nicolas-De-Port, Gondreville, Jaulny, Laxou, Méréville, Rehainviller, Rouves, Cerville
For the broader travel overview: Meurthe-Et-Moselle.
