Nantes

Overview

“Go on a Journey to Nantes ! »  Why does the town turn crazy in just a few Days? How can a contemporary work of art make rain and sunny weather? How many tons does the Ile de Nantes’ galloping elephant weigh?

Located 45 minutes away from the Atlantic Ocean, Nantes is standing out as an envied destination as a town of art and culture in France. The rich cultural heritage of Nantes will embark upon a more enriched experience and truly…out of common!  An absolute must is a visit to the Marine Worlds Carousel and maybe even a ride on the Giant Elephant. Located on the banks of the Loire River, opposite the Jules Verne Museum the Marine Worlds Carousel will surprise you! The public can access the Giant Crab, the Retrorocket Squid, the Bathyscaphe, the Manta Ray… A total of 32 elements!

The Castle of the dukes of Brittany is also not to be missed! This Breton monument houses a royal palace and a modern multimedia exhibition in its history museum.  Along the Loire River, the Isle of Nantes is a veritable reawakening of housing, trendy places, seafaring, a real cultural melting pot. The artistic trail called « Estuaire » plays a part in this creative buzz. A house on the Loire River that seems to sink in the river but that will not, artists rooms in an elegant castle, a river cruise, a panoramic view on the Loire …

Nantes gastronomy glows also with freshness: fish and seafood, vegetables, Muscadet… The cuisine in Nantes isn’t defined by a simple set of recognisable recipes. Nantes is between the land and the sea, sweet and savoury, animals and vegetables. It’s at the crossroads between Brittany, the Vendée and the Loire River enriched over the centuries by flavours brought to its port from around the world.

Nantes contains 1,001 assets, but above all the one that makes you want to keep coming back again and again… one more time!

In 2013, Nantes will be the European Green Capital and you will have even more opportunities to impress you! In summer 2013, Nantes will present a town won over by culture in all its forms, especially by art, in places dedicated to art but also in everyday life spaces, in streets, squares, bars and shops.

Welcome and enjoy your visit!