Nantes
Flights to Nantes take visitors to elegant shopping and medieval buildings. After trips to Nantes' Renaissance 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 and foodstuffs, 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 September and October, Celtomania celebrates Celtic culture.
