Advice

Let’s take a short break from the tour to give you a short introduction to all the other points of interest that we weren't able to include to this itinerary. Among the top attractions in Nantes, one cannot forget its famous Machines on the Island. This incredible project, creatively blending the worlds of Jules Verne and Leonardo da Vinci, quickly became the ultimate symbol of the city! The machines on the Island fascinate and attract almost 800,000 visitors each year. They are housed in the former factories of Nantes’ shipyards, which produced a variety of ships and submarines for more than 300 years. The idea was to reconnect the industrial past of this abandoned site and populate it with new machines dwelling in a magical territory. You'll see an 8-metre heron flying overhead, a giant spider weaving its web, and the now-famous mechanical elephant wandering outside the factory. Imagination and inventiveness come together for an unforgettable show and a technical feat that will appeal to young and old alike! The whole island is definitely worth a visit. A truly artistic and underground district with daring and original urban planning, you'll love watching a giant measuring tape, free trampolining on the moon, immersing in street art at La Fabrique or watching the rings on Quai des Antilles change colour! Another atypical and charming visit not to be missed in Nantes is the Jardin des Plantes, with its bushes trimmed in the shape of animals! It's a garden like no other, sure to delight the curious and those who enjoy taking original photos! If you're visiting Nantes for a weekend and seek to experience the true Nantais way of life, then head to the Talensac market. It is the oldest and largest in the city and the perfect place to discover local products from the entire region and delight your taste buds! Culture lovers’ wont’ be left out thanks to Nantes' various museums. To name just a few, don't miss the interesting Jules Vernes Museum, the Museum of the castle of the Dukes of Brittany or the Natural History Museum. Finally, if you have a few days in Nantes, head for the little fishing village of Trentemoult. Peaceful, typical and artistic, it's definitely worth your time! Well, with all this, you've got plenty of things to do if you feel like staying in the area for a while.