How to spend top weekend in Nantes - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Attractions of “Machine of the Isle of Nantes” Park
You will most likely be intrigued by the opportunity to visit an unusual amusement park. It is called "Machine of the Isle of Nantes". It is located in the central part of the city on the site where the shipyard was located in the past. The park is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day except Monday. You can reach it by tram number 1. The park's attractions combine the fantastic worlds of the writer Jules Verne and the mechanical inventions of Leonardo da Vinci.
The city is located just two hours away from Paris and is considered the western capital of the country. The Castle of the Dukes of Brittany has always been considered the main symbol of …
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The city of Nantes situated at the mouth of the Loire River is a tourist destination worthy of being explored. Besides the fact that Nantes boasts of a great many attractions and a rich …
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Active Leisure in Nantes
You can diversify your vacation and enjoy the beautiful scenery during your stay in Nantes. You should book a balloon ride or helicopter tour to do this. You can also go cycling or horse riding in the surrounding area. You can also take a trip by boat, kayak, barge, or small ferry on the river Erdre. It is a tributary of the Loire. You can sunbathe, fish, and sail on the sandy beach of La Baule.
View the City from Saint Anne’s Hill
If you are a fan of the work of Jules Verne you can remember his works and learn a lot about the biography of the writer. You should visit the museum for this. It was opened in 1978. The museum is located on Saint Anne’s Hill. If you get here you can look at the science fiction writer's manuscripts, personal belongings, and virtual collections. They are presented on multimedia displays. You can also stand on the hill and enjoy panoramic views of Nantes and the Loire River.
The main feature of local cuisine and culinary art is plenty of sea foods. As a complement to inimitable dishes local restaurants offer their gusts to try some popular sorts of wine produced …
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Walk along the Castle Wall
You can visit the castle of the Dukes of Brittany while visiting the sights of Nantes. Granite and white sandstone were used in its construction. It is a museum today. It is open from 10:30 to 18:00 on any day of the week except Monday. You can visit the castle grounds from 8:30 to 19:00 daily. You will pass over the drawbridge. You will have the opportunity to start exploring the architectural monument if you take a trip to the upper gallery of the fortress wall. You will enjoy a panoramic view of Nantes and explore one of the castle's towers. Then you can visit the courtyard. Its style matches the era of the Renaissance. You can see the facades decorated with stone carvings. You will be waiting for 32 halls of the castle after that. Museum exhibits are located there.
Climb the Brittany Tower
If you want to see Nantes, the Loire, and the Airfield from a height without taking a helicopter or balloon ride, you can climb the Brittany Tower. You should use the high-speed elevator to do this. You will be able to see the panorama of the city and its surroundings standing on the observation platform of the upper floor. You can see the port of Saint-Nazaire in good weather. Each wall of the platform contains an inscription about what the visitor is looking at. You can also visit the roof of the building. A cafe called "Nest" is open there. You can relax, enjoy the amazing view of the city, and take beautiful photos sitting at one of its tables.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Nantes and surroundings
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Nantes
♥ Restaurant 'Le Gressin' Nantes. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'L’Atelier d’Alain' Nantes. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'La Raffinerie' Nantes. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Maison Baron Lefèvre' Nantes. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Les Bouteilles' Nantes. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Le Gressin' Nantes. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'L’Atelier d’Alain' Nantes. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'La Raffinerie' Nantes. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Maison Baron Lefèvre' Nantes. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Les Bouteilles' Nantes. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.8 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Nantes
♥ Castle 'Château de Goulaine' Loire-Atlantique, 11.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Clisson' Loire-Atlantique, 25 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Blain' Loire-Atlantique, 32.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Ancenis' Loire-Atlantique, 32.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Tiffauges' Vendée, 39.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Goulaine' Loire-Atlantique, 11.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Château de Clisson' Loire-Atlantique, 25 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Château de Blain' Loire-Atlantique, 32.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Château de Ancenis' Loire-Atlantique, 32.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Château de Tiffauges' Vendée, 39.8 km from the center. On the map


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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.

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