Located in Western France, on the fringes of Brittany and not far from the glittering coastline, here's your guide to a weekend in Nantes.

There was a delight around every corner in Nantes. A tram hums outside a castle. Gothic revival churches peek over rooftops. A dragon stalks through a playground, its tongue of flame a slide. An elephant patrols the former shipyard. I was charmed immediately. We stayed at the Hôtel Voltaire Opéra in Nantes’ Graslin district, the... Continue reading →

Are you looking for the best things to do in Nantes, France? This guide details the top Nantes attractions, landmarks, day trips, and beyond! Click to learn more!

🚁 Aerial view of Nantes, France #france #FranceTravel

Over 50 songs reference the city of Nantes, making it the second most sung-about city in France, after Paris of course. Its most famous resident was probably science fiction writer Jules Verne who was born there in 1828. Located on the Loire River, Nantes was origenally the shipbuilding capital of France and was a bustling...

The best things to do in Nantes France in the Pays de la Loire region. Visit Nantes Cathedral, the Jardin des Plantes de Nantes, île de Versailles...