Here I share what I tell visitors during my tours, and everything that does not fit into two hours of walking: itineraries, favourite spots, the history behind the monuments and the stories of the city.
2 November 2026 · 10 min
My favourite hidden gems in Nantes
A motorway handed back to nature, an Art Deco treasure, a pagoda in Chantenay, a giant sea serpent… my favourite hidden gems in and around Nantes.
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2 October 2026 · 8 min
The Machines de l'Île: the incredible story of La Machine and the Great Elephant
Royal de Luxe, shipyards, the Great Elephant, the Heron Tree: the story of the Machines de l'Île told by a Nantes guide, with practical info for 2026.
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30 September 2026 · 9 min
Visiting Nantes in one day: a local guide's itinerary
Only one day in Nantes? A local guide's walking itinerary: the Dukes' Castle, Bouffay, Île Feydeau, Graslin, the Pommeraye passage and the Machines de l'Île.
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3 June 2026 · 9 min
A few recommendations to make the most of the rest of your stay in Nantes
I'm often asked for the best spots to grab a drink, eat or party in Nantes. I've gathered it all in one article, with only the very best, just for you!
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May 2026 · 10 min
What to do during a weekend in Nantes?
25+ spots to make the most of a weekend in Nantes, in sunshine or in the rain, from the must-sees to the hidden corners.
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