Nantes, the city of the Dukes of Brittany, of Jacques Demy and his unforgettable Lola, but also a contemporary city with the island and its "Quartier de la Création", is a city worth visiting on foot, passing through its historic quarters. These include the immaculately white Gothic Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral, the Château des Ducs de Bretagne with its curtain walls and parapet walk, and the more modern LU tower with its Gyrorama, a reminder of an industrial past that is still very much alive. Nantes is also a city whose contemporary architecture can be admired as you stroll around.

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When to go to Nantes?

With permanent vitality, numerous museums and attractions, the proximity of the ocean, vineyards and castles to visit, the presence of the Loire and other rivers to navigate, quality accommodation and major events all year round (water sports, horticulture, music, cinema, live entertainment...) you can schedule your visit to Nantes throughout the year. And if you like music, plan your stay in January or February where you can enjoy the rich cultural programme of the Folle Journée de Nantes. To discover the famous Floralies, you can do it in advance, it's only every 5 years!

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Due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, Nantes has a temperate oceanic climate, whose influence is facilitated by the presence of the Loire estuary and the absence of relief. Winters are mild (5°C on average) and rainy. Summers (17°C /35°C) are hot every year. Throughout the year, rainfall is frequent but not very intense. Nantes experiences numerous but not very violent windy episodes.

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Grand Eléphant et branche - Les Machines de l'île, Nantes. Jean-Dominique BILLAUD LVAN
Le château des ducs de Bretagne Photlook - Fotolia
Le pont Éric Tabarly à Nantes Λεωνιδας - Fotolia
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul. Photlook - Fotolia

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