Photogallery of Nantes, France

visite dominicale
visite dominicale by Marc Lacoste @flickr
Place Royale - Nantes
Place Royale - Nantes by Sylaf @flickr
Nantes (Loire-Atlantique)
Nantes (Loire-Atlantique) by Sybarite48 @flickr
Nantes Planetorium
Nantes Planetorium by Reggestraat @flickr
Cour interieure du chateau des ducs de Bretagne (Nantes)
Cour interieure du chateau des ducs de Bretagne (Nantes) by Dalbera @flickr
Futur hotel
Futur hotel by Mypouss @flickr
Le Palais de justice (Nantes)
Le Palais de justice (Nantes) by Dalbera @flickr
Limousine  l
Limousine  l'opera by Mypouss @flickr
Nantes - Erdre
Nantes - Erdre by Eusebius@Commons @flickr
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More to see in Nantes
The city of Nantes is of great popularity among shopping addicts as the destination features numerous original stores and shopping centers, foods markets and consumer goods markets. The most popular souvenirs among city guests are various sorts of wine of local production as well as dainty confectionary products. Porcelain is also one of the popular souvenirs. The Pornic store offers an original choice of gifts and souvenirs. The store performs a wide choice of clothes and outfits, footwear and stylish accessories of marine theme. This is a place to buy some works by Jules Verne. Modern print offices publish the works of the famous writer in various languages of the world. The largest shopping center of the Nantes city is the Passage Pommeraye center which offers innumerable stores and shining show windows attracting many customers. A choice of goods is rather vast in the center. One will find brand clothes, high quality footwear, elite perfumes and luxury jewelry. Tourists traveling with kids should pay a visit to the Espace Quilly entertaining center. Young travelers will love a great choice of playing grounds and various attractions. While kids are trying in action intricate constructions their parents may enjoy a cozy rest area or visit one of the local restaurants. The Jardin des Plantes will surely be of great pleasure and interest for open air leisure enthusiasts. The territory of the botanical garden is about 7ha. The botanical garden presents a rich collection … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Nantes

Cuisine and top restaurants

The city hosts attractive restaurants of Italian cuisine among which the La Tavola eating house is the most remarkable one. A cozy hall featuring fine furniture, a rich menu, pizza prepared following original recipes and astonishing choice of wines are the main ingredients of a comfortable leisure. Travelers with kids give preference to the La Poissonnerie restaurant. Young visitors of the place love original … Open

Traditions and mentality of Nantes

Local residents are distinguished by an indifferent attitude to art and culture, which finds expression in literally everything. Even old industrial facilities and structures that are no longer used for their intended purpose were turned into amazing works of industrial art. In 2007, the opening of Les Machines de l'île took place in Nantes after three years of construction. The main objects of the theme park … Open

Travel guide to Nantes

Of course, be sure to visit the impressive Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, the construction of which began in the 13th century. It belonged to the noble family of the Dukes for hundreds of years and then became a royal residence. The castle that survived the Second World War houses a fascist bunker. In 1942, after the restoration of the castle, the historical museum was opened here. Today its extensive exposition … Open

Nantes for children - what to visit

The city of Nantes situated at the mouth of the Loire River is a tourist destination worthy of being explored. Besides the fact that Nantes boasts of a great many attractions and a rich history, which can be learned during tours (be sure to take the kids with you - they'll find it interesting for sure), it also has a lot of entertainment centers. Entertain yourself and the kids by visiting water parks, zoos, swimming … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

The most popular souvenirs among guests of Nantes are local sweets and wines, there are many specialized shops in the city. For hundreds of years, Nantes has been famous for porcelain manufacture. The famous Pornic factory operates in the city today. Now this factory produces dishware, gorgeous vases and decorative items from porcelain, which are sold in many local stores. Other unusual souvenirs to be brought from … Open

Advices for travellers

6. Bicycle is still a popular means of city transport. Special cycling lanes run along all the major roads of the city. The most popular bicycle rental center of the city of Nantes is considered to be the Bicloo center offering excellent quality bicycles for about 10 Euro per day of use. 7. One of the main features of Nantes is its weather changing all of a sudden. Setting off to the city … Open

Top sigths of France

Tourists with children are recommended to visit Paris Disneyland. This is a large entertainment complex, which territory is divided into several themed zones. Thrilling rides, characters from favourite fairy tales and cartoons, movie theatres, shops and cafes await visitors in every park zone. It is also possible to see main places of interest in France during a cruise on Seine. … Open

Photogalleries of neighbours of Nantes

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