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Most amazing monument in Nantes is probably the castle, in the city center.
Well, I like the idea that we have a CASTLE in the city center, and people live near from it as if it was pretty common (I personnaly do). Funny experience to see people taking the tramway to go to the railway station and going near the castle without even looking at it. Well, I even forgot to mention it in the travel pages for many months and just remembered we had one... ;) Ah, when beauties are near you all the time, you sometimes dont pay attention anymore.
So, what about the castle? Main historic tip: it used to be THE castle of Briton kings, among other the Queen Anne de Bretagne. Havent been inside for a long time but remember it is nice and a must do if interested in history. Leave a Comment
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This place is a JEWEL of Art Nouveau.
Passage Pommeray is a place that sets some shops. Passage in english could be translated as "path" but its more than that.
Sure, it links to streets: rue Crébillon (one of the biggest shopping street) and another one (whose name I dont remember). But its a big path with stairs and many shops.
Its art deco style, that is beginning of XXth century and has a very rich architecture inside.
It will take you only a few minutes to stay there but it will make you go to another world. Leave a Comment Address: Passage Pommeray (city center)Directions: It is better to enter from rue Crébillon, near la place Graslin
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For the little story, the cathedral's roof got burnt a few decade ago. Major event in Nantes, for you could see the roof burning from far away. Well, it got rebuilt since then...
Another little story: it is located on Place Louis XVI (yes, the king who was killed during the French revolution) but the real name of the place is Place du Maréchal Foch. Nantais keep on calling it Place Louis XVI because of the statue of Louis XVI that is raised in the middle of the place. By the way, only 3 cities in France have a statue of Louis XVI... Leave a Comment Address: Place Louis XVI (place du Maréchal Foch)
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If interested, check my travel pages on Noirmoutier, La Baule, Saint Nazaire. Leave a Comment
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It is one of the biggest Musée des Beaux Arts of France. I think 3rd after Paris and Lyons and has a great collection of permanent paintings.
They do quite often excellent exhibitions. I remember one from Kandinsky a few years ago that was truely amazing. They had like 50 to 100 paintings and drawings from Kandinsky. Leave a Comment Address: 10 rue Georges ClémenceauDirections: Near the cathedral
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l'Opéra Graslin raises in the city center. Named from its architect Graslin, who built it in the XIXth century. It is one of nantes' major work of art. Beautiful outside and inside. Only been inside when I was a kid with my school. Remember it was quite amazing. So, if you are really lucky and plan it a long time before you might have the opportunity to assist to one of the few operas that are played here each year (6 or 7 operas this year). Sure it will be a pleaseant trip back to the XIXth century.
Otherwise, you can enjoy it from outside and take a cup of coffee "sur la Place Graslin" in either La Cigale (see restaurant tip) or Le Molière, one of Nantes' most famous café and one of the most expensive one. Leave a Comment Address: Opéra Graslin
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It is a great place to wander, stop for a coffee and enjoy the nightlife. For those who have been to Rennes, it may remind you of the old city from this town.
Briton style, with some wooden houses, creperies, paved streets. Leave a Comment Address: Le BouffayDirections: Quartier Le Bouffay
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For those interested in ethnology and archeology, the Musée Dobrée may be a good place to go. Located in the city center, 5 minutes walking from Place Graslin, in an old house with a relaxing park. Have been to an exhibition of greek vases, which was interesting. Nothing to compare with Metropolitan Museum though... Leave a Comment Address: rue Voltaire
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If you like beaches, this is the place to be. Leave a Comment Other Contact: More about this beach you can se
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