For more than 40 years Alain Batt has made artisanal chocolates, confections and Lorraine specialties including the IGP Bergamote de Nancy and macarons de Nancy. Its range sells at the Rue du Tapis-Vert shop in Nancy and through a full online store.
Best for Chocolate, confiserie, bergamote de Nancy, macarons
Founded in 1840, Lefevre-Lemoine sells macarons de Nancy, bergamottes, pain d'epices and mirabelle specialties. Its Au Duche de Lorraine shop opposite the station, with heritage-listed fittings, is open daily alongside an online boutique.
Best for Confiserie, biscuiterie, chocolate, macarons de Nancy
Les Freres Marchand is a Nancy cheesemonger ageing its own cheeses in the city's cellars and selling them at its Grande Rue shop and Marche Central stalls. It also runs an online fromagerie shipping across France, plus poultry, charcuterie and a cheese restaurant in the old town.
Guardian of the Nancy macaron since 1793, this family Maison holds the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label and follows a secret recipe using French almonds. Its macarons, IGP bergamot, mirabelle sweets and handmade chocolates are sold at the Rue Gambetta shop and shipped worldwide.
Best for Macarons, bergamote de Nancy, chocolate, confiserie