Nantes, Take the journey !

When planning a summer getaway, a number of classic European cities spring to mind. However, some destinations like Paris, Amsterdam and Burges are roamed by crowds of tourists.

When I woke up that morning I knew that by the end of the day I will have reached the Atlantic coast and it seemed like a real milestone in the journey. A lot of people I’d met on the way were fini…

With it's strong Celtic heritage, breathtaking coastline and plenty of friendly people. Brittany is one of the most unique French regions to explore. It is the most north-western region, and is famed for its Pink Granite Coast. When booking a french holiday, most people automatically consider a city break to Paris or Strasbourg, a ski…

There’s more to the Loire than its châteaux. Follow the Loire towards the Atlantic and you’ll reach Nantes, a sprawling city with a vibrant arts scene, historic buildings aplenty and over a hundred parks and gardens. We had just shy of eight hours to see as much of the city as possible, and true to…

Looking for a day trip outside of Paris? Nantes, France has long been something of a hidden gem. Located about an hour south of Paris, it has all the trappings of a typical charming French town: historic buildings, excellent cuisine, and a genuine castle. But it also has a healthy dose of quirkiness. Once a renowned shipping port (and the birthplace of Jules Verne), it has reinvented itself as a hub for the arts, with a variety of public projects and festivals celebrating the creative spirit of the place. And by far the most interesting of these projects is Les Machines de l’ile, a steampunk theme park that owes as much to Leonardo Da Vinci as to its famous native son. The park is still very much a work in progress, which is part of what makes visiting it so delightful. Even more exciting? Seeing the amazing inventions that are already there.

There’s nothing like a home from home. With designers persistently upping the ante, why settle for vanilla digs when you could stay somewhere extraordinary?

If you arrive by boat to Nantes in western France, you’ll quickly understand what makes the city (the country’s sixth largest) such an unusual and thrilling place. Scattered all along the Loire river on the way into the city are massive public artworks, including a skeletal sea-snake and a typical French stone house that’s sat…

ArchDaily's news editor Niall Patrick Walsh travels to the French city of Nantes, documenting architectural landmarks, art, hotels, food, and more.

Nantes is a beautiful city, well worth a visit! I particularly recommend visiting it in July-August, which is when the yearly “Voyage à Nantes” takes place. In a nutshell the Voyage à Nantes is an artistic trail past temporary or permanent installations of public art works throughout the city of Nantes: a painted green line…

Celebrating art and culture, the French city of Nantes will once again turn into a city-wide summer festival from the 30th June to the 26th of August. Named  Le Voyage à

Brittany boasts beautiful beaches, but there is much more to this beautiful region in Northern France. Here are five inspiring cities to visit in Brittany

Le Voyage à Nantes: the quirky festival that's transforming Nantes

Installations, sculptures, walk-in art: Other cities shut them away in galleries and museums, but in Nantes, you meet them every step of the green line

The best things to do in Nantes France in the Pays de la Loire region. Visit Nantes Cathedral, the Jardin des Plantes de Nantes, île d

A 7 day family trip to France with a 3 day focus on Normandy and historic WW2 sites, stopping also in Nantes and Paris

While technically not in the Brittany region, Nantes is still a city which has its roots in Brittany's culture. Located about an hour's drive from Rennes, it was where I ended my extended Easter weekend during my first year teaching in France. Although I didn't stay too long in town, I got to get a…

Nantes played a major role in the European slave trade. Its museum and memorial are a model for other French cities grappling with their histories.

Forget Paris. A 2.5-hour train ride away, Nantes is a charming medium-sized city in the Northwest of France. I started my journey through the heartlands of France in Nantes, interested in exploring its historical ties to the region of Brittany in France.

Past and future collide in Nantes, creating a glorious mix of modern art, steampunk fantasy and industrial heritage that has seen its rebirth as one of France’s coolest destinations

These former churches and monasteries in France have been turned into hotels where you can have a quirky but peaceful vacation.

Now in its seventh year, le Voyage à Nantes in 2018 sees a whole host of new artworks and exhibitions alongside those from previous years of the festival in Brittany's eclectic forme

For those who love long rambles through the countryside, some good news: the lovely little riverside town of Clisson, just 20 minutes by train from Nantes, is the perfect place to wander. After a visit to the castle ruins, make your way across the little stone bridge to the other bank. If you wander to Continue Reading

Nantes, on the Loire River, is an artsy city with plenty of charm. Clara Dorrington explores... 

“During the summer the city becomes everyone’s garden.” With a mechanical menagerie, city-wide contemporary art and cheese at every turn, Nantes is making a name for itself.