Things to do in Nantes

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Place du Bouffay

Hang around in the oldest district of downtown Nantes! It is an ideal place to grab lunch or to have drinks at one of the cafés and restaurants with outdoor terraces. You can also check out boutiques selling a variety of items such as clothes, shoes, and anything you are looking for. It has it all.

Le Lieu Unique

Are you a fan of contemporary art? Check out Le Lieu Unique! It is a former old famous biscuit factory transformed into a national centre for contemporary arts. In addition to art exhibitions, it also features a bar, restaurant, hammam, a day nursery, bookstore and a gift shop.

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Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul

The Nantes Cathedral is the largest religious building in Nantes. Located near the city centre, it has many things you would want to see. First is the tomb of Francois II and Marguerite de Foix, the parents of Anne of Brittany. Second is an 11th-century crypt which houses a permanent exhibition about the history of the cathedral.

Passage Pommeraye

Shopping Passage Pommeraye is definitely one of the things you would want to do when you are in Nantes. Located in Rue de la Rosse, it is designed in a classy Renaissance style with marble staircases, statues and glass ceilings. There are many elegant stores in the building that you might enjoy.

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Jardin des Plantes

Jardin des Plantes is a beautiful botanical garden that is just north of the heart of Nantes. It has a greenhouse that is 300 sq m containing a fantastic collection of African and Asian Orchids. It’s a place you would want to go to see variety of plants and flowers

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After discovering Nantes with our City Game it is time to get out there! Which of the things to do in Nantes will you do? Let us know in the comments below and go check it out!