Discover the PDT-PDD 2026 social program
You will find below the presentation of the different animations included in the PDT-PDD 2026 congress.
All of these activities are included in your registration fee.
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Ephemeral gardens
Discover the ephemeral gardens of Nancy
About “Ephemeral garden”
Every year, Place Stanislas becomes an oasis of green during “Ephemeral garden”– trees, flowers, beds of plants, and original timber creations adorn the paved square as well as deckchairs or benches to rest on.
The city’s Parks and Gardens department imagines a new design inspired by a theme in the news which it reveals at the start of the summer. Travel, history, heritage, twin towns and science are some of the previous inspirations. At the end of September, after several months of work, the result is revealed for the public’s enjoyment.
Built from a sustainable perspective using recycled materials and plants which will go on to be used in other green spaces, the Jardin Ephémère is also an excellent showcase for nature conservation. It is a fine tribute to Nancy’s botanical traditions that so inspired the artists of the Ecole de Nancy.
Welcome reception
Welcome reception (26 October)
You are warmly invited to the Chambre du Commerce et de l’Industrie (CCI) of Nancy, from 19:00 to 21:00, for the welcome cocktail.
Share a convivial moment with the other participants and organizers around savoury appetizers and sweet reductions. The welcome cocktail will be held in the Chambre du Commerce et de l’Industrie (CCI) of Nancy, 53 rue Stanislas.
Convivial evening
Convivial evening, around appetizer platter and arcade games (27 October)
Come and share a warm moment at Le Palais which is located a few steps from Nancy station, around appetizer platters and arcade games. You will have the opportunity to play games with VR headset!
Gala dinner
Gala dinner in the great salons of the City Hall of Nancy – Thursday, October 29th, from 19:30
We invite you to the beautiful salons of the City Hall of Nancy in the heart of the Stanislas place, Thursday, October 29th from 19:30, for the gala dinner.
Dinner will be served in the large reception room.
From the balconies, you can admire the superb view of Place Stanislas, and enjoy an elevated view of the magnificent Ephemeral Garden.
About « City Hall of Nancy »
Remarkable illustration of classicism, the Nancy Town Hall is the key to the architectural ensemble of the eighteenth century, made up of the famous Place Stanislas, as well as Place Carrière and Place d’Alliance classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.
The doors open onto a peristyle that leads to the main staircase adorned with a wrought iron ramp in one piece, a true masterpiece of Jean Lamour.
The staircase, whose walls are adorned with frescoes by Girardet, leads to the Salon Carre, an Italian salon, which was the antechamber of the royal apartments.