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<p>The best time to go will be <strong>from May to October.</strong> Summer can be hot in Nantes. If you don&#39;t tolerate high temperatures, choose April, May, October or November to stay in Nantes. </p><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/francja/nantes/nantes-5.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Nantes" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Nantes, France - © Brate</figcaption></figure><h2> How to get?</h2><p> The best way to get to Nantes is by plane. If you decide to travel by car, you will have to cover approximately 1,800 km from the center of Poland.</p>

When to visit Nantes?

<p>Museums, gardens, an amazing park of machines - Nantes offers many attractions. To see the most interesting ones, it is best to spend <strong>2 days in the city.</strong></p><h3> Les Machines de l&#39;Île de Nantes machinery park </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/francja/nantes/nantes-les-machines.jpeg?tr=n-hero" alt="Les Machines de l&#39;Île de Nantes" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Les Machines de l&#39;Île de Nantes, Nantes, France - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> Two passionate engineers created structures of enormous animal size in the former shipyard, and this is how an amazing machine park was created. <strong>The biggest hit is the elephant carrying tourists on its back.</strong> The ride is a must-see, but you&#39;ll get a bigger dose of adrenaline from the riverside carousel <strong>Le Carrousel des Mondes Marins</strong> . Daredevils sit on the backs of sea creatures to immerse with them in the water depths. There is also <strong>a workshop</strong> in the park where you can watch how new, amazing animals are created.</p><h3> Musée d&#39;Arts de Nantes</h3><p> The Museum of Art (Musée d&#39;Arts de Nantes) has a tradition dating back to the 19th century. The restored one now includes three buildings: the historic <strong>Palace of Fine Arts</strong> (Palais des Beaux Arts), the former chapel <strong>La Chapelle de l&#39;Oratoire</strong> and a modern structure connecting them, called <strong>the Cube</strong> . The museum presents works of art created between the 13th and 21st centuries. The exhibition includes 10,000 works, including a rich collection of Italian primitivism paintings and canvases created in the spirit of various trends in modern art.</p><h3> Castle of the Dukes of Brittany </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/francja/nantes/nantes-2.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Nantes" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Nantes, France - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> Before the Loire flows into the Atlantic Ocean, it must pass one more, the last residence built on its coast, the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany (Château des Ducs de Bretagne) from the 13th century. Today, its historic walls house <strong>the Museum of Decorative Arts</strong> (Musee d&#39;Art Decoratif ). There are also multimedia exhibitions presenting the history of the city. In addition to visiting the castle interior, it is worth taking time to walk around the courtyard and along the defensive walls.</p><h3> St. Cathedral Peter and Paul </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/francja/nantes/nantes-3.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Nantes" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> St. Cathedral Peter and Paul, Nantes, France - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> The cathedral in Nantes is one of <strong>the longest-built temples in France.</strong> Its construction took 400 years and brought an impressive result. The church&#39;s high vaults surpass even those in Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. In front of them stands a soaring, Gothic façade with two white stone towers. Inside the temple there is <strong>the grave of Francis II, Duke of Brittany and his second wife.</strong> <strong>The crypts</strong> are also an interesting part of the cathedral. The older one houses the cathedral treasury, the younger one houses an exhibition on the history of the cathedral.</p><h3> Verne Museum </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/francja/nantes/nantes-verne.jpeg?tr=n-hero" alt="Verne Museum" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Verne Museum, Nantes, France - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> Fans of Jules Verne&#39;s work cannot miss this attraction. The impressive 19th-century building housing the museum attracts attention from a distance. It stands proudly on a hill, with the Loire flowing at its feet. Verne was there often. Staring at the river, he looked for inspiration. Today&#39;s museum takes you to the world of this outstanding writer. It presents book manuscripts, notes, illustrations, objects and videos presenting the author&#39;s daily creative work.</p><h3> Monument to the Abolition of Slavery</h3><p> In the 18th century, Nantes was the largest center of the slave trade in France. An unusual monument (Mémorial de l&#39;Abolition de l&#39;Esclavage) commemorates the abolition of this practice. On the 7,000 square meters of green space along the Loire, there are 2,000 glass plaques with the names of slave trading places and ships that sailed from Nantes with black prisoners on board.</p>

What to see in Nantes?

<p>There are over <strong>100 gardens and green areas</strong> in Nantes. In total, they cover 1,000 ha, which means that there is as much as 37 square meters of greenery per inhabitant. This number is impressive not only in statistical censuses. It becomes more real in the city space, making the Nantes gardens one of the most recognizable symbols of the city.</p><h3> Jardin des Plantes botanical garden </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/francja/nantes/nantes-les-plentes.jpeg?tr=n-hero" alt="Jardin des Plantes Nantes" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Jardin des Plantes, Nantes, France - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> 7 hectares of green space, filled with sweet-smelling magnolias, red tulips, mighty sequoias and cedars. Among them, flower beds bloom in rainbow colors and fountains gush with water. Finally, a 19th-century greenhouse with palm trees and cacti emerges. The vegetation, as befits an English-style park, grows freely. <strong>The Jardins des Plantes park is one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in France</strong> and the most visited park in the city. Every year, 2 million Nantes residents and tourists walk its alleys.</p><h3> Park de Procé</h3><p> Parc de Procé <strong>was once the private garden of the bourgeoisie.</strong> Today, available to everyone, it delights with its amazing vegetation. You can see old tree species there, such as redwoods and cedars. The Chézine River flows slowly between them. Depending on the season, the park shows its different face. In spring it is colored with camellia and azalea petals, and in summer it blooms with dahlias and fuchsias. There is a castle in the park and an exotic-looking tulip tree in front of it.</p><h3> Parc de la Chantrerie</h3><p> The Park de la Chantrerie, characterized by its rich vegetation, is one of the most natural green spaces in Nantes. Beautifully situated along the banks of the Erdre River, it offers a view of its waters shimmering in the sun and, on the other hand, many species of trees. During the walk you can see, among others: beeches, sycamores, spruces, cedars. The picturesque landscape is complemented by pastures for animals.</p><h3> Erdre River </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/francja/nantes/nantes-9.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Nantes" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Erdre, Nantes, France - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> The Erdre River is an important part of France&#39;s natural heritage. They are entering Nantes from the north. They travel along a picturesque route, filled with the greenery of nature and architectural treasures: castles, shipowners&#39; residences, and 18th-century manors. You can admire them during a boat trip or walking along the river bank.</p><h3> <strong>Nantes-Brest Canal</strong> </h3><figure id="attachment_71597" class="wp-caption alignleft hero-image"><img class="size-medium wp-image-71597" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/francja/nantes/nantes-8.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Nantes" width="500" height="326"><figcaption class="caption"> Nantes-Brest Canal, Nantes, France - © Brate</figcaption></figure><p> The best place for cycling and walking is the Nantes-Brest canal. It is considered one of the greatest achievements of 19th-century technology. It was created to connect two seaports: Nantes and Brest. <strong>Today it is one of the most popular and picturesque bicycle routes.</strong> It is 390 km long and runs through charming Breton towns and allows you to admire the incredible natural wealth of the region.</p>

Nature in Nantes

<p>Surprising, sometimes kitschy modernity neighbors Nantes with historic sites. The city will not deny its history. A story of fame and glory that earned him the honorable title of the capital of Brittany and the leading port of <a href="https://brate.com/europe/france/">France</a> . Nevertheless, Nantes is spoken of today as the city of the future. Until recently, thoroughly industrial, it gained a new face at the beginning of the century. </p><div id="attachment_81673" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 500px;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-81673" src="https://media.brate.com/images/europa/francja/nantes/nantes.jpg?tr=n-hero" alt="Nantes" width="500" height="334"><p class="caption"> Nantes, France - © Brate</p></div><p> The urban space has become green with parks and gardens. Industrial areas have been revitalized and turned into friendly areas, being centers of creative culture. So much so that <strong>today Nantes is considered the most pleasant city in France and the second, after</strong> <a href="https://brate.com/europe/france/paris/">Paris</a> <strong>, cultural center.</strong></p><h2> For whom?</h2><p> <strong>If you are passionate about culture,</strong> visit Nantes&#39; museums and art galleries. Are you a <strong>fan of Jules Verne&#39;s prose?</strong> Then don&#39;t miss the museum dedicated to him. <strong>Or do you like amusement parks?</strong> Expect adrenaline spikes here. If you are attracted to the beauty <strong>of nature,</strong> be sure to discover in this city the huge space of green areas, covering a total area of 1000 ha.</p>

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2 nights at the Saint-Patrick Hotel. The facility is well connected to the station, I arrived easily and quickly. The room was quite modestly furnished, but clean. And the bed – super comfortable. Typical French style breakfast. It was tasty, but paid extra. A big plus is the hotel&#39;s location close to attractions and shops.

Hôtel Saint-Patrick

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A budget hotel in a quiet spot in the city center. It is located close to the tram stop, bus station and the most important monuments of the city. The facility offers spacious rooms with a large, comfortable bathroom. Good breakfast at an additional cost. Great value for money.

Hotel Le Petit Duquesne 

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Perfect hotel for a stopover if traveling by car. Access to the facility is easy, and you can park in a free parking lot on site. The center is a few minutes away by car or public transport. The hotel offers clean, well-equipped rooms with private bathrooms. Breakfast for an additional fee. Good value for money.

Campanile Nantes Centre - Saint Jacques

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An elegant hotel located close to the Nantes parks and the most important monuments. On site you can leave your car in a guarded parking lot. At your disposal is an elegant, tastefully decorated room with a bathroom. You can eat a carefully prepared, varied breakfast for an additional fee. Very good value for money.

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