Nantes was the capital of Brittany in the middle Ages and is, therefore,
rich in history and still remains to a large extent Breton in its customs
and traditions today. Nantes is renowned for it's festivals and annual
events. Some of the best medieval buildings are situated in the Place du
Change and Place St-Croix where you'll find chic bars and restaurants.
Walks and cycling - more than 180 km of walks -
225 km of cycle paths
Castle - capital of the dukes of Brittany,
contains a museum of the history of Nantes
Musee des Beaux Arts important fine arts museum
include some of the Waterlily paintings by Claude Monet
Jardin des Plantes - beautiful flower-beds,
fountains and duck ponds
Jules Verne Museum - A museum housing artifacts
and replicas of inventions designed by futuristic author Jules Verne.
Planetarium - wonderful introduction to the
mysteries of astronomy for young and old alike
The Feydeau Island - in the centre of Nantes,
amazing 18thC residences testify to the richness of the Nantes ship
owners
Tepacap Activity Centre really unusual outdoor
activity theme park for children, zones for different ages, in a lovely
lakeside setting
La Baule - One of the leading resorts on the French
Atlantic coast, with a very beautiful beach several km long. A seafront
boulevard runs along above the beach, beautiful gardens. Around the town
are salt-pans and pinewoods planted to stabilize the dunes.
Guerande - A large area of salt pans where natural
salt is still produced.
Briere National Park - punt hire in the second
largest wetland in France
