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Chapters of the guide to Nantes
Cuisine and top restaurants
The city hosts attractive restaurants of Italian cuisine among which the La Tavola eating house is the most remarkable one. A cozy hall featuring fine furniture, a rich menu, pizza prepared following original recipes and astonishing choice of wines are the main ingredients of a comfortable leisure. Travelers with kids give preference to the La Poissonnerie restaurant. Young visitors of the place love original … Open

Traditions and mentality of Nantes
Local residents are distinguished by an indifferent attitude to art and culture, which finds expression in literally everything. Even old industrial facilities and structures that are no longer used for their intended purpose were turned into amazing works of industrial art. In 2007, the opening of Les Machines de l'île took place in Nantes after three years of construction. The main objects of the theme park … Open

Travel guide to Nantes
Of course, be sure to visit the impressive Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, the construction of which began in the 13th century. It belonged to the noble family of the Dukes for hundreds of years and then became a royal residence. The castle that survived the Second World War houses a fascist bunker. In 1942, after the restoration of the castle, the historical museum was opened here. Today its extensive exposition … Open

Nantes for children - what to visit
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 history, which can be learned during tours (be sure to take the kids with you - they'll find it interesting for sure), it also has a lot of entertainment centers. Entertain yourself and the kids by visiting water parks, zoos, swimming … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets
The most popular souvenirs among guests of Nantes are local sweets and wines, there are many specialized shops in the city. For hundreds of years, Nantes has been famous for porcelain manufacture. The famous Pornic factory operates in the city today. Now this factory produces dishware, gorgeous vases and decorative items from porcelain, which are sold in many local stores. Other unusual souvenirs to be brought from … Open

Advices for travellers
6. Bicycle is still a popular means of city transport. Special cycling lanes run along all the major roads of the city. The most popular bicycle rental center of the city of Nantes is considered to be the Bicloo center offering excellent quality bicycles for about 10 Euro per day of use. 7. One of the main features of Nantes is its weather changing all of a sudden. Setting off to the city … Open
