Things to see and do Pays De La Loire

In 2002, Old Mans became La Cité Plantagenet. The house of the Red Pillar, the House of the Green Pillar, the House of the two Friends, the Maison Saint-Paul, the Maison de l'Annunciation, the House of the Drapier, the House suspended… Many are those houses which marked the path of the walk in the heart of the city. Exploring the pavés of the old town allows you to discover a unique heritage of incomparable charm: winding streets, cobbled stairs, typical houses, special hotels, small squares, churches… The Gallo-Roman enclosure, perfectly preserved, stretches over 1300 metres, dotted with eleven towers. It is made of colored stones forming geometric drawings. The cathedral of the cathedral is the best preserved from the ancient Roman Empire after those of Rome and Byzantium.

They are 18 rings lined up on the quay of the Antilles, along the Loire. Established in 2007 as part of the Biennale d'Art Contemporain Estuaire, they are now part of the cultural heritage of Nantes and are one of the stops on the green line of the Voyage à Nantes itinerary. Designed by the famous French visual artist Daniel Buren, to whom we owe "Les deux plateaux" in the courtyard of the Palais Royal in Paris, with the help of Patrick Bouchain, they offer perspectives and cut-outs on the river landscape. Call to the sea in one direction, views of Nantes, its towers and bell towers on the other. At night, these large steel rings, 4 metres in diameter, light up in red, green and blue, offering even more perceptions. The Rings were created to give way to visitor interpretation, but they also echo the city's history, evoking the rings of slaves during the triangular trade of which Nantes was the hub in the 18th century. They also evoke the union of the river, the sea and the land.

Located near the city centre and South station, this small urban park is the most recent of the city since its construction dates back to 2008. It owes its name to the fact that it connects the two banks of the Sarthe, between the two arms of that river. An amphitheatre and a playground have been set up. A large grassland, below, serves as a spillway in the event of flooding. The construction project would not have been created without the determination of the members of the association of the Island aux Planches. The land belonged to EDF, and their wish was to cede it to promoters for a real estate project (two columns, at the entrance to the park, evoke EDF and SFM).

Its creation dates back to the early th century, when the commune decided to carry out a few tests to set the dunes of the Falaise cliff. He was then called "wood of Calvary." Testing tests, this wood located in the heart of the city and near the beach, will eventually form a beautiful forest together of 4 ha 77 and become the green lung of the city. All generations are found around children's games, tennis and basketball fields and boules.

To enjoy the Planetarium, no need to wait for the night: sit comfortably in an armchair, observe the screen and discover the secrets of the universe. Depending on your age and your level of knowledge, different sessions are available. For children, " L'astronomie des petits " (Astronomy for the little ones), for 3 to 4 year olds who want to prepare themselves for the special atmosphere of the planetarium. Polaris, for 4-8 year olds invited to follow the adventures of James the penguin and Vladimir the polar bear. Junior Planet and Junior Starry Sky. Teenagers and adults are also invited to attend. Also noteworthy, during the school vacations, specific workshops for 7-12 year olds with fun experiments, amazing manipulations to understand a little bit of astronomy in one hour. Don't forget to book in advance via the online sales service. You should also plan to be there 15 minutes before the beginning of the session. Astro-themed evenings are organized every month for teenagers and adults.