Three days in Nantes: Your in-depth travel guide
- Karyn Farrell
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Updated: 18 hours ago
View of Nantes from River Loire
"If I were French, I'd keep Nantes a secret too", says my husband on the last day of our trip. I know exactly what he means. As major European cities get busier, overcrowded and more expensive, and with complaints from residents about 'over-tourism', smaller cities like Nantes are still a pleasure to explore, and you'll receive a warm welcome wherever you go.
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Is Nantes worth visiting?
Nantes has all the ingredients for a perfect city break: a vibrant arts scene, great food and lively bars and, though there's loads to see and do, the pace of life is relaxed and laid back. Getting there is a breeze, with direct flights from Dublin and the UK (flight time from Dublin is just over 1 hour 15 minutes) From the airport it's a mere 20 minutes to the city centre.
Effortlessly hip without being hipster, there's an understated appeal to this city that has us hooked in a short space of time. It's a vibrant friendly place with a genuine warmth to its people. Cafés and bars are buzzy but never packed, and there's great value for money to be had too - think glasses of wine from €3-4 and hotel rooms including breakfast for little over €100. It's a small compact city: everything can be easily reached on foot but Naolib, their public transport system is super and very efficient. It's also completely free at weekends. Everything you need to know is here.
We leave wondering why Nantes is not more frequently rated as one of the must-visit cities in France. But maybe that's why we liked it so much - it felt like we'd been let in on a well-kept secret.
Where to stay in Nantes: an affordable hotel in a great location
After a quick tram ride, we're soon hauling our suitcases up a short but steep cobbled street to our hotel. We're staying in Billie Hotel, a stylish, design-led hotel in a great location, just a minute's walk from the elegant Place Graslin.
Our room is small but the bed is comfy and the décor is cool with vibrant geometric prints. We're happy to find both a bath and a shower with some wonderfully smelling French natural bath products. Breakfast is served in a light-filled room with plants and original artworks. It's standard Continental fare with fresh fruit, yoghurt, cheese, meats and sweet treats. As is unfortunately becoming standard, coffee is from a machine.
There were a few small issues like the bathroom room door not sliding fully closed, and a malfunctioning air-con system which gave out very little cool air. Because there were building works going on outside, it was too noisy to leave the window open so it was a little stuffy at nighttime. But in saying all that, we paid just over €100 per room per night, including breakfast, and the location was a dream
What to do in Nantes: a three day travel guide
Les Marches des Fiertés, Nantes
Nantes Travel Tip
Consider purchasing a Nantes Pass. They are excellent value for money if you plan on visiting lots of the main sights as most are included on it. Unusually it also offers access to contemporary exhibitions like the Hokusai in the Chateau (more on that below) and includes some cruise options on the river, and bike rentals too (reservations in advance may be necessary). It also covers travel on all public transport (tram, bus and Navibus) and one airport shuttle trip too (usually €10) We bought a 72 hour pass on arrival, used it multiple times a day and saved a fortune.
Nantes Pass rates: 24 hour = €29, | 48 hour = €39 | 72 hour = €47
Nantes: a three-day itinerary
Day 1: Morning:
Get your bearings by exploring the old town on foot. It won't take long - Nantes is an easy city to navigate, even for someone with a shocking sense of direction like me. The river Loire is a good navigational tool - it divides the city north and south and splits in two for a time, creating an island at the centre, the popular Île de Nantes.
River Loire, Nantes
If stately buildings are your thing, you'll be happy to note that all the main architectural highlights are within walking distance of each other. Place Graslin is our first port of call, home to the Graslin Theatre and Opera House. The monumental 18th century Neoclassical building looks particularly impressive when illuminated at night.
Mothership, Prune Nourry, Place Graslin
The commitment to cultural activities in Nantes is second-to-none. If you visit during the summer months, the city is transformed into an outdoor art gallery. From late June to late August, Le Voyage à Nantes hosts a festival of contemporary art with a remarkable range of public art works dotted across the city, accompanied by a programme of large-scale exhibitions and events. Some installations stand prominently, like the Mothership on Place Graslin, while others are secreted away on quiet squares. Full programme of activities here
Place Graslin, Nantes
Tip: follow the Green Line... All of the main monuments, works of art and places of cultural interest are connected by a Green Line which is quite literally painted on the ground and snakes around the city. The route includes both the temporary exhibits and the permanent ones - download the map for summer 2025 here
Latest Version, Willem de Haan, Place Royale
Next stop is Place Royale, an elegant square with a 19th century fountain at its centre. In summer 2025, the fountain looks a little different. The original classical statuary has been replaced by contemporary figures, noted by the artist as "embodying the social, economic, and cultural dynamics of the 21st, and chosen for their profession, their commitment, or their connection to the city's changes". Sometimes this kind of art can be gimmicky but in this instance I think it's really cool.
Passage Pommeraye, Nantes
Close by, pay a visit to Passage Pommeraye, a beautifully ornate shopping arcade dating to the mid-19th century. Intricate ironwork, a grand clock and classical statuary topped with a glass ceiling make for a very enjoyable retail experience. Multi-level arcaded walkways are lined with quirky shops (great for unusual presents) alongside more high-end boutiques.
Passage Pommeraye, Nantes
Across Place Royale I spot the spire of the Saint Nicolas basilica and pop over for a visit. Inside it's all soaring vaulted ceilings, beautiful stained glass, including two rose windows, and a checkerboard floor of my dreams.
Basilique Saint-Nicolas de Nantes, Pl. Félix Fournier, 44000 Nantes
Lunch:
All that cultural activity makes us hungry. Our chosen lunch spot is Le Petit Boucot - a small cosy restaurant with a convivial atmosphere.
Le Petit Boucot, Nantes
We take a streetside table and the menu, written on a blackboard, is propped up on the opposite wall. Daily lunch deals offer €20 for two courses or €24 for three. We are by now in agreement that eating three-courses for lunch each day is not sustainable, for either our waistlines or our wallets, but with a menu like this, two is acceptable today (I am powerless in the face of any dessert with mascarpone...) I devour a hearty and comforting cod dish with beans and chorizo, and heroically manage to squeeze in that dessert: plums, cherries and thyme, served on a bed of crumble and topped with mascarpone. It's utterly divine.
Le Petit Boucot, 3 Rue Lekain, 44000 Nantes, France
Afternoon: Nantes for kids (and big kids...)
Cross the river to the Île de Nantes where you'll find the Carousel of the Marine Worlds, inspired by Nantes native Jules Verne and his novel 20,000 Leagues under the Sea.
Carrousel des Mondes Marins, Nantes
But it's the Galerie des Machines de l'Île which is one of the city's most popular attractions, an enormous steampunk playground in an old shipyard setting. Visits are by guided tour only and are interactive. The gallery showcases a group of enormous mechanised animals and birds, including sloths, hummingbirds and spiders and the children on the tour got to test out their functionality. One of the coolest is the heron with an enormous 8-metre wingspan which doubles as a plane, carries passengers and flies over the gallery. My inner child was crying out to have a go.
Galerie des Machines de l'Île, Nantes
It's a fun and engaging experience for kids and / or engineering nerds.
However, the real star of the show is Le Grand Eléphant, an enormous 12 metre-high mechanised elephant which can take up to fifty passengers. He stomps his way through the shipyard and walks along the concourse, cheekily spewing water at any onlookers who get too close.
Le Grand Eléphant, Galerie des Machines de l'Île
NB: The gallery and carousel are included in the Nantes Pass. The Grand Elephant is not and reservations in advance are recommended.
Machines of the Island, Parc des Chantiers, Boulevard Léon Office, 44 200 Nantes
And now for something cultural... On the southwest corner of the island is the HAB Galerie, a cutting-edge exhibition space for contemporary art. We're here to check out the Gloria Friedmann show as part of the summer programme of cultural events. It's superb - a selection of large-scale sculptural pieces and some works on paper. The show runs until September 28th 2025.
Gloria Friedmann, HAB Galerie, 21 Quai des Antilles, 44200 Nantes
As we walk back along the river, I'm struck once more at how good the French are at reclaiming their dockland spaces and turning them into vibrant places of culture and casual dining where people like to hang out. Even though the gallery is quite a long walk from the main areas of activity, there are lots of people milling about down here. Les Anneaux is a cool art installation running along the Loire as it opens onto the estuary - a series of 18 rings which frame different views and perspectives of the city. At night, they're illuminated.
Les Anneaux, Daniel Buren & Patrick Bouchain, Nantes
Apéritif:
With friendly staff and a wide range of reasonably priced beers and wine by the glass, Kraken became our favourite spot for a pre-dinner drink. Tables on the terrace fill up pretty quickly but there are great tunes playing so we're happy to sit inside. There's something so appealing about that particular brand of French electro pop - it's great for creating a vibe but is not intrusive or loud.
Kraken, 23 Rue Saint-Léonard, 44000 Nantes
Dinner:
The standard of food in Nantes is pretty exceptional. We had dinner in three different restaurants and each one was superb in their own way. Unbelievable value for money too, considering the quality of the food.
Amuse bouche, Art'N Blum restaurant
When I think of Classic traditional French dishes, the first word that comes to mind is butter and a tendency towards heavy, rich ingredients. There's nothing wrong with that of course, but in moderation. These days, there's only so much rich food I can eat. But things are changing and we were happy to see so many modern restaurants adopting a 'nouveau cuisine' approach with lighter dishes, innovative combinations and flavours, and a particular focus on presentation.
Art'N Blum restaurant
Evening one and we're off to Art'N Blum, renowned for its creative cuisine and innovative flavours. Menus are seasonal and change frequently featuring dishes like hake tartare with chorizo, goats cheese Burrata or tuna with Asian noodles. Every course is superb. Things get really interesting at dessert with a mix of sweet and savoury - mascarpone and raspberries sit on a buttery Sablé Breton. I'm momentarily thrown by the shallot petals on top but somehow it works and the flavours complement each other.
Art'N Blum restaurant
Menu: €35 for two courses or €40 for three. This does not take into consideration all of the freebies including an amuse-bouche and a deliciously zingy melon gazpacho.
Art'N Blum, 10 Rue Léon Blum, 44000 Nantes
Day 2: Morning:
Jardin des Plantes, Nantes
Spend the morning in nature at the tranquil Jardin des Plantes, a verdant oasis in the centre of town. It's one of the largest botanical gardens in France with a vast collection of exotic plants and flowers. It's beautifully laid out across multiple terraces with fountains, greenhouses and a stream.
Jardin des Plantes, Nantes
Artworks are dotted throughout the grounds, some temporary, as part of Le Voyage à Nantes summer festival, and others more permanent like the giant bench and the adorable sleeping Dormanron.
Located just across the road from the train station, it's a perfect spot to kill an hour while waiting on a train.
Dormanron, Jardin des Plantes, Nantes
Jardin des Plantes, Rue Stanislas Baudry, 44000 Nantes
River Erdre, Nantes
Sticking with the theme of nature, hop on tram line 2 to visit the tranquil Japanese Gardens of Île de Versailles. In just a few stops north, the environment changes entirely. Before long I'm on the banks of the Erdre, Nantes' second river. Colourful houseboats line its banks and the whole effect is not unlike Canal St Martin in Paris, even down to the monumental ironwork bridge.
Japanese Gardens, Île de Versailles, Nantes
On the other side I find the Japanese Gardens, complete with a traditional wooden lodge, footbridges, rockeries and waterfalls, an abundance of colourful exotic plants and of course, Japanese maples. Inside the pavilion is a fabulous photographic exhibition on the Gardens of Japan.
Île de Versailles, Quai de Versailles, 44000 Nantes
Lunch:
Ker Breizh, Nantes
We can't leave Nantes without a visit to the Ker Breizh, the iconic Breton crêperie. It's famous for a reason - its galettes are perfection and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Our waiter is smiley and friendly, but looks utterly confused when I order the Vegetarienne. With ham. 'C'est bizarre non? I say. He laughs and says diplomatically that taste is a personal choice.
Ker Breizh, 11 Rue de l'Héronnière, 44000 Nantes
Afternoon:
Monument to the Abolition of Slavery, Nantes
Along the river we find the Monument to the Abolition of Slavery - a powerful and thought provoking memorial devoted to the slave trade and its abolition. It serves as a reminder of Nantes' history as the most active slave-trading port in 18th century France. It also acknowledges those who were historic victims of slavery across the world, and those who are still in servitude today.
Monument to the Abolition of Slavery, Nantes
Artistically it's also very effective and affecting. A staircase leads visitors from the boardwalk to an underground passage with the Loire River on one side, and a glass plate wall on the other side featuring texts from all continents impacted by the slave trade
Monument to the Abolition of Slavery, Passerelle Victor-Schoelcher, Quai de la Fosse, 44000 Nantes
Château des ducs de Bretagne, Nantes
One final thing to squeeze in before dinner - a visit to the magnificent Château des ducs de Bretagne. The Castle of the Dukes of Brittany is a vast imposing structure on the outskirts of town - a monumental fortress with no less than seven towers, enclosed by a vast curtain wall and surrounded by a 500-metre rampart walk. The drawbridge and moat appealed very much to my inner adventurous child. All of the outer aspects of the castle are freely accessible to the public.
But the main reason we're here is to visit the Hokusai exhibition in the gallery showcasing 150 works, most of which had never left Japan before. It's an extraordinary show that deserves hours of attention to fully appreciate the minute levels of detail in his prints and paintings.
Worth noting: temporary exhibitions like this are also included in the Nantes Pass. While it looked like it was sold out online, there was a separate queue on the day for those without reservations or with a Nantes Pass. The exhibition runs until 7th September 2025. Don't miss it!
Château des ducs de Bretagne, 4 Pl. Marc Elder, 44000 Nantes, France
Apéritif:
Rue Léon Blum, Nantes
We have a soft spot for the bars on Rue Léon Blum and gravitate towards this street for a drink most evenings. Bar Le Sauvage catches our eye but all the outside tables are taken. We sit on high stools inside and enjoy the Indie playlist with a refreshing Pils. It's very much a local vibe here. The barman is friendly and knows everyone, and pints of beer are only €5.
Bar Le Sauvage, 12 Rue Léon Blum, 44000 Nantes
Dinner:
Restaurant ICI, Nantes
ICI is a gastronomic tour-de-force, a restaurant on the higher end of the culinary spectrum. Waiters are formally dressed, in white shirts and black trousers, and there's an air of refined elegance but it's not at all pretentious. Our young server is irresistible with a huge smile and an easy manner, though a consummate professional. We comment on this all the time - how the French treat service with such reverence and are so skilled at carrying it off with such passion and interest.
Restaurant ICI, Nantes
He asks if we'd like to speak in English or French. We say French and I note how he intentionally speaks slowly to make sure we understand everything. And then the first question - would we like a menu or would we prefer a surprise? I hesitate but M is adventurous and immediately says 'a surprise'. Très bien, he says and looks delighted. All we need to do is inform them of any dietary requirements or allergies and they will tailor a five-course tasting menu for us.
Restaurant ICI, Nantes
What follows is an epic meal and an endless series of courses, with little snacks being popped on the table in-between. We ate our way through a series of beautifully presented dishes (fish for me and meat for M) : explosions of colourful, contrasting and complementary flavours, each one a work of art.
Restaurant ICI, Nantes
At the end of the meal, the chef pops out to say hello, a charismatic soul with a shaved head and large black-rimmed glasses. He asks us if we enjoyed it, and what our favourite dishes were. Too many to mention, we say.
Restaurant ICI, 1 Rue Léon Blum, 44000 Nantes, France
Day 3: Morning:
View of Nantes from The Hermitage
On day three we head southwest along the river towards Quai Marquis d'Aiguillon to visit the Jules Verne Museum. On the way we encounter a fabulous piece of public art on Esplanade Jean Bruneau: a statue of Captain Nemo and a young Jules Verne. The captain stands, looking out across the Loire with telescope. A youthful Jules Verne as a child sits on a bench, lost in thought. There's space for you to sit next to him. The tree-lined viewing point overlooks the river with expansive city views in the distance.
Nearby I'm struck by a powerful art installation on the steps of the Hermitage - Le Bruit des Bottes (literally the sound of boots) another excellent piece of public art as part of the summer festival.
Le Bruit des Bottes, Romain Weintzem
A series of combat boots line the steps of the Hermitage building in a ghostly procession with a pair of clown shoes at the top. The artwork is a social commentary, with the phrase 'the sound of boots' referencing the rise of authoritarianism and extremism. According to the artist statement, it speaks to "the escalation of violence, the path to war. The group is led by a clown, a madman who uses his position to discipline a group toward a seemingly unclear goal" It's a really excellent piece of public art.
Our next port of call is the Jules Verne Museum. The writer was a native of Nantes and the museum is dedicated to his work, showcasing a wonderful collection of books, manuscripts, documents, illustrations, posters, photos, models and interactive multimedia exhibitions.
It's a lovely little museum and a visit only takes about 30 - 45 minutes. Don't miss the hidden garden at the back with a terrace overlooking the river. Rates: €4 for an adult or free with Nantes Pass.
Musée Jules Verne, 3 Rue de l'Hermitage, 44100 Nantes
Jules Verne Museum
The museum is located at the top of Butte Sainte-Anne, a steep flight of steps overlooked by a statue of St Anne, her arms extended out across the city.
Jules Verne Museum and Butte Sainte-Anne
This is clearly an outdoor gym for many locals - we marvel at the number of people running up and down multiple times, interspersed with lunges and jump squats. In 28 degree heat, I might add. Meanwhile, we're out of breath just walking up. We stop and pretend to take a photo but really it's just to catch our breath. Our weekly diet of bread, cheese, croissants and wine has finally caught up on us...
Butte Sainte-Anne
Lunch:
Lunch is nearby at the popular Les Lapins de la Butte. The gregarious host shows us to the last table on the terrace with some very dark clouds looming overhead. Thankfully they never manifest into rain. We order two huge chicken Caesar salads with a delicious dressing and chilled glasses of local Rosé. Leisurely lunches are de-rigueur in France and we'd like to linger but the Planetarium awaits and we have to leave before dessert or even a coffee.
Les Lapins de la Butte, 2 Rue de la Garennes,
Afternoon:
Just a short walk away is the Planetarium. All visits are by way of guided multimedia tour with a number of different themes per day like Stars, Planets and the Sky at Night. There are specific shows for young kids and adults so check the schedule in advance to plan your visit. It's worth noting that most tours are in French so you'll need to book an English-specific one if you don't speak the language.
Planetarium, Nantes
We're shown to a spherical room with very comfy seats. We lie back and are transported into space, guided on a French-speaking Planets tour, delivered at high-energy breakneck speed but we catch the main points. His enthusiasm for the subject is infectious and all of the kids in the room are engrossed and gasping at some of the facts.
Rates: €7 for an adult and €3 for a child. The Planetarium is also included on the Nantes Pass.
Nantes Planetarium, 8 Rue des Acadiens, 44100 Nantes
Trentemoult
Across the river to the south is the charming and wonderfully colourful old fishing village of Trentemoult. Not dissimilar to Burano off the coast of Venice, every street looks like a postcard with vibrant colours, and window-boxes bursting with flowers and plants. Lots of cats too.
It feels like a world away but it's a mere 10 minute boat trip across the river from Nantes Gare Maritime on the Navibus (free with the Nantes Pass) Before long, the picturesque little port comes into view. Buildings lining the harbour have maintained their traditional signage and façades.
We take a stroll and stop for a refreshing beer at Le Bistrot du Port, an unsurprisingly popular spot with tables right on the water. Inside, the décor is a little bit extra - vintage and maritime themed, less is definitely not more here.
Le Bistrot du Port, Quai Robert Surcouf, 44400 Rezé
The Navibus is frequent and by 5 pm, we're back in Nantes city centre. Everything feels easy and stress-free here, despite the vast areas of ground we're covering every day.
Apéritif:
It's been a busy day so an apéritif is in order. We head for a bar with streetside tables close to where we're dining. It's a cool part of the city we haven't yet visited. The bar is Haiti Chéri, and has a very local neighbourhood vibe (and very local prices too) We're surrounded by French speakers and like it immediately. Our server apologises for not having a sparkling wine and brings a chilled local Rosé instead. It's a balmy Thursday evening as we sip our drinks and people-watch.
Haiti Chéri, Nantes
I nip into the bar to pay and everyone seated at the bar turns to say hello and ask me how I am. I respond with 'très bien merci' and they smile. Our two glasses of wine cost less than €5. I smile too. Such an interesting cast of characters inside including a cheery Haitian woman who seems to be in charge and an older man drinking a bottle of Guinness, of all things. Out of the bottle. I love this city.
Haiti Chéri, 45 Rue Léon Jamin, 44000 Nantes
Dinner:
La Mandale, Nantes
Dinner on our last evening is the wonderful La Mandale. Let's just say it deserves all of the rave reviews we've seen online. From the moment we're seated, we know this is going to be one of the dining highlights of our trip. Serving a small menu focused on local and seasonal ingredients, this is my favourite kind of restaurant - fuss-free but with with great attention paid to all the details. There's passion and energy behind it and that shows in every way. It's excellent value for money too.
We enjoy chatting to the passionate young server who clearly loves his job. He is only too happy to recommend a wine to suit our food, and describes its qualities in the most poetic but unpretentious way, like only the French can. The one he brings is excellent and on the money.
At the end of our meal we decide we'd like another two glasses. 'Vous me faites confiance?' he asks us. Yes we say, we trust you, and once again he nails it. It's a little gem of a place with elevated food but a casual vibe.
Evening menu: €33 for two courses and €38 for three. The lunch menu is even better value. A vegetarian version is available on request.
La Mandale, 32 Rue Léon Jamin, 44000 Nantes, France
Day 4: Squeezing in one final activity before flying home
Morning:
Musée d'Arts de Nantes
Alas it's our final morning in Nantes. We want to stay longer but have promised each other we'll come back again soon. We have a few hours to kill before a late afternoon flight so we head for the Musée d'Arts de Nantes. This is part of the joy of visiting a small city - there are no vast distances to travel between sights and everything feels easy.
Le Lieu Unique, Nantes
We get off the tram at Duchess and admire the strikingly ornate Lieu Unique building on the other side of the river. A former biscuit factory advertising the LU biscuit brand in the early 1900s, it was restored to its original glory and reopened as a contemporary arts centre in 2000. Temporary exhibits are included in the Nantes Pass.
Musée d'Arts de Nantes is a wonderful museum with treasures from the 14th century to present day included in their permanent collection. There are 24 rooms in total so it's worth dedicating some time to your visit. Standouts include a wall of exquisite Kandinskys, a Picasso, a Rodin and some extraordinary 19th century portraits by Hippolyte la Roche.
The museum is also included in the Nantes Pass.
Musée d'Arts de Nantes, 10 Rue Georges Clemenceau, 44000 Nantes
And with that, our holiday is over and my whistle-stop Nantes travel guide concludes We've really loved spending time in this city and are planning to come back for an extended trip in the future. There is so much more to see.
Practical Information: Getting to and around Nantes
We visited Nantes as part of a 10 day trip which also included La Rochelle and Île de Ré. You can read about our experience in beautiful La Rochelle here and Île de Ré here.
Antipodes, Iván Argote, Nantes
Nantes by plane
The closest airport is Nantes Atlantique, 9 kms from the city centre, with direct flights with Aer Lingus from Dublin. Journey time is just over 1 hour 15 minutes which is a huge bonus for a city break.
Worth noting - the airport is small which means no queues at security or passport control. On the con side, Starbucks and Pret-a-Manger are two of the main food options - disappointing in a city where we've enjoyed some of the best food we've eaten in years.
The airport shuttle is the most convenient option: it runs every twenty minutes and costs €10 one-way. Journey time is 20 minutes to Gare Sud. It also stops at Lieu Unique and Hotel Dieu - see details here. One shuttle trip is included in the Nantes Pass. Make sure to validate before boarding.
If you don't have plans to explore any further afield, there is very little need for a car in Nantes. The public transport system is excellent, as is the cycling infrastructure, but aside from that, it's compact enough to cover on foot.
However, if you do decide to hire a car, one of the best value sites we've used to date is Discover Cars, comparing prices across 700 suppliers and doing all the hard work for you. We've used them on multiple trips and have always gotten good value.
Traveling with a group? Welcome Pickups offer excellent value for money and a reliable airport transfer service. We've used them in multiple countries and the service has been flawless. It might be a better option than hiring a car. Book your transfer here
Nantes by train
Nantes is located on an express regional line which terminates in Bordeaux and serves La Rochelle.
Worth noting - as train stations go, this is a pretty great one. It's big and bright with lots of glass, and a piano where waiting passengers can show off their skills. We were treated to a beautifully unexpected performance of Chopin and Erik Satie. You'll also find one of the branches of the renowned Vincent Guerlais pâtisserie - take my word for it, their cakes are a work of art and taste like heaven.
Nantes train station
And as I mentioned before, the serene Jardin des Plantes is just across the road from the train station, if you need to kill some time before departure.
Omio is my go-to site of choice for train bookings: it's user-friendly with a great app, and allows you to compare prices for trains and buses across Europe. Book here.
Bonnes vacances!
Karyn xx
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