About Nantes
Nantes is one of France's major cities, home to around 325,070 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Where to eat
Local favourites
La Ripaille Burger
Above-average quality at this sit-in fast-food cafe.
L'Épicerie de Ginette
Friendly small grocery cafe.
L'endroit
Small brasserie just north of Feydeau.
Café du Passage
Pleasant cafe-bar for coffee and light bites next to the Basilica.
Fresh Burritos
Good Mexican food.
Le Loo Librairie Gourmande
Pleasant coffee-shop and bookshop.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
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Novotel Nantes Centre Gare
Efficient central chain hotel.
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ibis Styles Nantes Centre Gare
Comfy mid-price hotel, the family rooms are spacious.
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Ibis Centre Gare Sud
Comfy simple chain hotel.
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Ibis Centre Tour de Bretagne
Slick clean budget hotel with its own parking.
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Radisson Blu
Great reviews for this smart business hotel in a former courthouse.
In pictures
Nantes gallery
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