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Roya’s Guide to Nantes: France’s Most Underrated City
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This curated guide to Nantes brings together my favorite spots from the year and several summers I lived in the city, along with trusted recommendations from friends who are locals. It includes the best sightseeing highlights, places to eat and drink...
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Food & Drinks
 
Day Trips
 
Summer events & festivals

Sightseeing

 
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Jules Verne & Leonardo DiVinci inspired interactive machines gallery
Les Machines de l'Île
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15th century fortified castle in the center of the city featuring a museum and art expositions
Château des ducs de Bretagne
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Cathedral with the 16th-century tomb of Duke of Brittany and his wife Marguerite, as well as 11th-century and 19th-century crypts
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Nantes
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Shopping center known for its beautiful architecture, great place to grab souvenirs, chocolates or take photos
Passage Pommeraye
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First of its kind in Europe - moving memorial and close to Les Machines de L’ile so a great stop along the way
Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery
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Unique and colorful artist neighborhood, fun photo spots and cafes
Colorful Trentemoult Neighborhood
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Japanese inspired garden on an island in the river. Great for a stroll or picnic
Île de Versailles à Nantes - Jardin Japonais
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Food & Drinks

 
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Stunning art nouveau restaurant. Don’t miss it if you go to Nantes!!
La Cigale
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Delicious Spanish tapas restaurant with wine porróns
LA BODEGA, Nantes - Decré - Cathédrale - Restaurant Reviews, ...
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Highly recommended frites restaurant - must do in franceb
L'Entrecôte
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Recommended and centrally located French steakhouse
La Vache Nantaise
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Great French restaurant recommended by my friends who are locals!
Chez Maman
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Bar on a boat! Fun concept
La drôle de barge
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Live music bar in a central location, alt vibes
Le Chat Noir - Bistrot des Arts à Nantes
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Live music and dancing bar in the Hangar à Banane area
Le Ferrailleur
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Popular gay bar in the center. Fun spot!
Le Petit Marais
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Irish pub in a central location surrounded by other fun bars and restaurants
John McByrne Irish Pub | Nantes
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Chocolate shop with multiple locations, perfect for gifts
Debotté
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Riverside area with bars and restaurants, great for an afternoon drink or night out with lots of options
Hangar à bananes (Rezé)
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Popular night club in the center. My friends used to come here a lot when I was in college
Colors Club
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Day Trips

 
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Cute coastal town with beaches only 40 minutes from Nantes
10 Reasons to Visit Pornic
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Beautiful town with vineyards nearby
A Visitor's Introduction to Clisson
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Summer events & festivals

 
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Annual summer arts festival with installations across the city
Le Voyage à Nantes
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Fete de la musique is an annual holiday in France but I think experiencing it in Nantes is so special - and even better than Paris!
Fête de la musique à Nantes : les infos essentielles
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Annual free music festival with floating stages in late August
Les Rendez-vous de l'Erdre
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Annual metal, hard rock, and punk festival
Hellfest
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Free outdoor electronic concerts in the summer
Goûtez Electronique Nantes
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