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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Nantes: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Nantes
- Nantes is the capital city of the Pays de la Loire region in western France.
- It's a lively and pleasant city with a wide variety of things to see and do.
- The city's long history has left many historical sites to discover, and the dynamic spirit of the Nantes residents keeps the city in constant evolution.
- Nantes is a city full of interesting landmarks such as the castle and the cathedral, trendy venues, and technological fantasy.
- Nantes is well-known for its vineyards that produce Muscadet white wine and its artificial attractions.
- This complements the seafood caught 60 kilometres away on the Atlantic coast.
- Capital- Nantes
- International Airport: Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Population- 338,848
- Currency- Moneko
- Time: UTC / GMT +1 hour
- Driving side- Right side
- Main Electricity- 220V
- Official Language- Gallo and Breton
- Religion- Catholic
02
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Nantes
- Explore the ornate facade and soaring vaulted interior of this 15th-century cathedral are perfect examples of the flamboyant Gothic style in Nantes
- See, the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Nantes was built to house the museum's expanded collections.
- Tourists interested in discovering Nantes's old-world charm should visit the area surrounding the Château des Ducs de Bretagne.
- The elegant city planning of the 18th and 19th centuries is responsible for the stylish atmosphere of the Quartier Graslin.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Nantes
- Nantes can be seen all year, but June-July is the best time to visit due to ideal weather conditions, cheap travel costs, and avoiding peak holiday periods.
- The average maximum temperature in summer is around 24°C (75°F), but on the hottest days of the year, temperatures can reach as high as 26°C (79°F).
- Temperatures in the colder months, such as January, typically drop to an average low of 3°C (37°F).
- The sun stays up the longest in Nantes in July, so plan your daytime activities accordingly if you visit during this month.
- If you want to avoid the rain, stay away from Nantes in December.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Nantes
Château des Ducs de Bretagne
- The last château on the Loire before it empties into the Atlantic Ocean is the old seat of the Dukes of Brittany.
- The fortified palace is located in the eastern part of the old town, but the massive walls and towers that encircle the refined Grand Logis where the dukes lived are difficult to miss.
- The castle was built in the 13th century occupied by the Dukes 300 years before becoming a French royal residence in the 1500s.
- Still, you must pay to visit the Nantes History Museum, which depicts the city's evolution from slavery to its time as an industrial port.
- In the summer, the green space by the deep moat, the Douves du Château, is a spectacular spot for an afternoon break to spend the holiday in Nantes.
Les Machines de l’Île
- The artist François Delaroziere has brought whimsical animatronic creatures inspired by Jules Verne's writings and Leonardo da Vinci's fanciful gizmos to the west side of the Île de Nantes.
- All of these incredible machines are interactive: The Grand Éléphant, for example, stands 12 meters tall and can carry 52 passengers on its back for a walk where you can feel the vibration of each step.
- The Carrousel des Mondes Marins is a massive carousel with moving marine creatures, and the Arbre aux Hérons is a climbable sculpture in the shape of an enormous tree with ramps and stairways.
- Many more sculptures can be found in the indoor Galerie des Machines, showing how they were designed and built.
Passage Pommeraye
- This shopping arcade from 1843, located between Rue de la Fosse and Rue Santeuil, is a sophisticated place to shop and a clever piece of architecture and a photogenic sight.
- Built the passage on a steep incline, it accommodated the nine-meter height difference with a clever intermediate floor between the two street levels.
- Passage Pommeraye is still as beautiful as 160 years ago, with neo-renaissance sculpture and stonework, iron and glass roofs that let in natural light, wrought iron lamps and handrails, and a slew of luxury boutiques.
Jardin des Plantes
- The Jardin des Plantes, one of France's "remarkable gardens," contains 10,000 species spread across seven hectares.
- The gardens are located in the heart of the city, only ten minutes' walk from the Château des Ducs de Bretagne.
- The Palm House is a fabulous late-nineteenth-century metal and glass structure with plants.
- You'll see mature trees like the 220-year-old magnolia, and two massive sequoias planted 150 years ago as you walk the paths.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Nantes Off the Beaten Track
Downtown
- There is also the Place du Commerce, an energetic area with various all inclusive bars and restaurants.
- Because of the abundance of shops in this area, it is ideal for shopping excursions.
- The most greedy will be able to succumb to the allure of Nantes's oldest district, Bouffay, located in the heart of the city.
- It is ideal for exploring the region's gastronomy, with its markets and covered market where you can stroll.
- In the city centre, staying in Nantes also means being close to the city's main attractions.
- The Cathedral of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, the Dukes of Brittany's castle, and the famous Jardin des Plantes are all located here.
- Nantes's city centre, which combines old historical and famous districts, has a diverse cultural heritage.
- Many old houses have recently been renovated, making them real bargains for your future purchase.
- It's also worth noting that Nantes is a green city, and staying in the city centre will put you right in the middle of some of the city's most beautiful parks and gardens.
Ile de Nantes
- The Ile de Nantes is often a favourite with visitors and newcomers. This 350-hectare district is located south of the city centre, between two arms of the Loire River.
- It is currently undergoing significant changes, and it is expected that its population will double in the coming years.
- Once an industrial area, it is now home to more innovative companies and young working people, making it a prime location for your accommodation in Nantes.
- Many inhabitants fall under its charm because of its cultural and creative aspects. The island of Nantes is primarily known for the famous Machines de l'île, which attracts visitors worldwide.
- These mechanical creatures, inspired by the novels of Jules Verne (a native of Nantes) and the city's industrial history, were built by a group of artists.
Dervallières-Zola neighbourhood
- The Dervallières-Zola district, located near the Loire and Chézine rivers, is Nantes's second-largest population, making it an ideal residential area if you're looking for a place to stay in Nantes.
- Dervallières-Zola is well-known for its many parks and shops.
- Combining its river walks and parks makes it a desirable neighbourhood for residents seeking a quality environment while only short of the city centre.
- It is ideal for newlyweds and families.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Nantes Culture and Traditions
- Nantes has a large number of magnificent eighteenth-century houses. Many of these can be found in the Feydeau district, once a Loire island.
- The Château of the Dukes of Brittany, the last castle before the sea, has a lot to offer, including ramparts, a courtyard, a garden moat, and the Musée d'Histoire de Nantes (History of Nantes Museum).
- Nantes is a cultural city, right down to the famous Pommeraye passage, filmed numerous times for film. It's the best place to linger or go shopping.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Nantes: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Rigolettes
#Food
- Rigolettes sweets, invented by Charles Bohu over a century ago, are essential for Nantes' gastronomic heritage.
- This traditional sweet has a rugged, crunchy outer shell filled with a fruit marmalade in conventional flavours of pineapple, blackcurrant, lemon, raspberry, and mandarin.
Petit Beurre
#Food
- With its unique shape, you can't help but fall in love with this crunchy, buttery biscuit.
- According to legend, it has 52 teeth (for the 52 weeks of the year), four ears (for the four seasons), and 24 small holes (for the 24 hours in a day).
Gâteau Nantais
#Food
- You'll love the rich, moist texture and exotic flavour with a hint of rum in the Gâteau Nantais!
- This cake, made with eggs, ground almonds, flour, sugar, butter, and rum, has made foodies' hearts skip a beat' since 1820.
- Nantes is also well-known for its savoury products.
- Wine, cheese, duck, and other local delicacies make flavorful enthusiasts' taste buds dance! And, of course, there are delicious specialities.
Challans duck, or the 'Nantes duck.'
#Food
- This duck with red flesh is famous for its incomparable flavour, with a reputation extending far beyond Nantes' tables.
- These free-roaming ducks result from a cross between local ducks and migrating mallard drakes. It is typically served with a muscadet sauce.
Beaulieu
#Fashion
- The Beaulieu shopping centre is located on General de Gaulle Boulevard and is open six days a week from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- They drove there via Busway line 4, stop Beaulieu, Chronobus line C5, Conservatory stop, or Ile de Nantes.
- Line 26 of the bus will take you there. With 120 shops, you can choose from Camaieu, IKKS, and Naf Naf for fashion, Carrefour, Leonidas, and Coffea for supplies, Grand Optical, Yves Rocher, and Sephora for health and beauty, and Nature & Discoveries, Micromania, and La Grande Recre. Not to mention children, high-tech, and home and decoration.
Atlantis
#Fashion
- The new centre has three health areas and a large selection of children's fashion, women's fashion, and men's fashion.
- Not to mention the Apple Store and IKEA. Younger people discover the ride.
- Megan will heal their beauty with its tanning and teeth whitening services.
- There are Baby Shoes and Aubert stores and ticketing and fitness mode with Basic-Fit for children.
- With 151 stores and the E. Leclerc hypermarket, it is France's largest western regional shopping centre.
- Film buffs will make a beeline for the UGC or Pathé time a canvas.
Paridis Mall
#Fashion
- Paridis mall sometimes opens until 10 p.m. and has 68 fashion boutiques, shopping, ready-to-wear, and restoration options.
- The centre allows for E. Leclerc home runs and refuelling shoes, leather goods, jewellery, and gifts for all ages and tastes.
- If you're hungry, go to Quick, Subway, or Paul.
Fun
#Fun
- The Carrousel des Mondes Marins, across the Loire River from the Musée Jules Verne, appears to have been conceived in the bowels of the Île de Nantes, the city's most maritime location.
- Adults and children alike are immersed in the same fictitious world of this fantastic mechanical aquarium, which you can explore at your leisure.
- This authentic 360° theatre is also a magnificent sea-themed sculpture. Visitors may witness bizarre and scary sea animals whirl about in a three-story structure.
- From the seafloor to the depths, you'll experience the sea like never before.
- This massive carousel, which stands about 25 meters tall and has a circle of 22 meters, is a reimagining of fairground art.
- Three carousels are placed in concrete lacework, topped by a Big Top ornamented with pediments and guarded by 16 fishers from every ocean.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Nantes: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- Planète Sauvage (the Wild Planet) is only 15 minutes from Nantes and offers a 10-kilometre safari walk across the savannah. The latter can be accomplished by automobile.
- This is perfect for getting as close as possible to the 1000 animals that are maturing inside this area, including giraffes, rhinos, lions, zebras, and elephants.
- After that, walk the 4 km footpath through the brush way and the Inca trail to see what additional animals you can find.
- Go to the Cité Marine to continue this out-of-the-ordinary adventure. Several times a day, you may enjoy aquatic shows in the presence of dolphins in this underwater area.
- Remember to visit the 1 000 meters long underwater gallery to learn about the world of cetaceans.
- The zoo offers numerous pricing choices, one of which allows you to become a trainer for a day. Accompanied by an animal guide, learn about this fascinating profession by assisting the park's keepers with their regular tasks.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Nantes Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- The city's most significant music festival occurs in early February, and the Festival des 3 Continents takes place in November.
- It is one of France's oldest film festivals, held every year since 1979. The festival honours African, Asian, and Latin American national cinemas. The festival's program has grown dramatically throughout its existence.
- They give honorary prizes to the most significant producers and actors and funding for a film created as part of its structure.
- The city's most significant music festival occurs in early February, and the Festival des 3 Continents takes place in November.
- It is one of France's oldest film festivals, held every year since 1979. The festival honours African, Asian, and Latin American national cinemas.
- The festival's program has grown dramatically throughout its existence. They give honorary prizes to the most significant producers and actors and funding for a film created as part of its structure.
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