Nantes, France
Globotrip ratingTM: 6.9
The breakdown:
ATTRACTIONS: 6.3
HOTELS: 7.0
RESTAURANTS: 7.5
TRANSPORTATION: 6.6
VALUE: 7.0
CITY: Nantes, France
POPULATION: 283,000
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE (high/low):
ºF : JAN: 47/37 · APR: 58/43 · JUL: 75/58 · OCT: 62/48
ºC: JAN: 8/3 · APR: 14/7 · JUL: 24/14 · OCT: 17/9
Five things to see/do in Nantes: The museum in the Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne (Castle of the Dukes of Brittany) has exhibits (some of which are interactive) relating to the area’s history and development.
Check out the impressive exterior and interiors of la Cathedrale Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul de Nantes (St. Pater and Paul’s Cathedral). A Nantes landmark, its construction was started in the 15th century and completed some 4 1/2 centuries later.
The Jules Verne Museum has an interesting collection of inventions by the famous French science fiction writer, as well as some items that belonged to him.
One of the biggest fine arts museums in France, the Musée des Beaux Arts de Nantes should be a stop on any art lover’s itinerary.
Don’t miss Les Machines De L’Isle De Nantes, a theme park/artistic project with a moving mechanical replica of an elephant, a carousel made of sea creatures, and more, located in the old shipyards area.
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