An airline ticket to Nantes takes visitors to elegant shopping and medieval buildings. After trips to Nantes' Renaisance Château des Ducs de Bretagne, there's plenty to explore in the historic Bouffay and Graslin quarters.

Things to do

Nantes highlights range from 13th- to 21st-century art at the Nantes Museum of Fine Arts in the city centre to walks around the medieval Bouffay and neo-classical Graslin quarters. On the Ile de Nantes, you can take trips on Nantes' mechanical elephant and other Machines of the Isle.

Shopping

On a Nantes city break, you'll discover luxury shopping in the Graslin quarter, bursting with fashion and style, especially in 19th-century Passage Pommeraye. For bargains, it's fun to travel to Nantes' traditional Talensac Market.

Restaurants

After flights to Nantes, you can enjoy affordable French cuisine and traditional Breton fare in the city centre or Graslin area. For elegant modern gastronomy, Atlantide Restaurant is Nantes' premiere dining establishment.

Nightlife

Nantes' Bouffay quarter is the focus for pubs and music bars. At Hangar à Bananes on Ile de Nantes, you'll find upbeat clubs. Eighteenth-century Graslin Theatre and city centre Le Lieu Unique host first-class stage performances.

When to go

KLM has frequent flights to Nantes. Book your Nantes ticket to catch top events. August brings riverside jazz for the Rendezvous de l'Erdre, while in October and November, Celtomania celebrates Celtic culture.