MORE ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION
OF NANTES
Our local ambassadors discover the most authentic spots for you.
IS THERE ANYTHING MORE ROMANTIC THAN LOSING YOURSELF IN NANTES?
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La Folle Journée
Nantes is renowned as being a hotspot for music. One reason for this is its famous classical music festival, La Folle Journée (literally “Crazy Day”). For one long weekend, Nantes turns into the national, if not international, cap…
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The real Petit-Beurre from Nantes
Ever since I was little, I’ve always loved eating a Petit-Beurre biscuit, starting with its “ears” (the corners). Its smooth texture and its uniquely recognisable smell make it my equivalent of Proust’s madeleine. When I grew up,…
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Nantes Cake
Nantes cake is the local speciality when it comes to cakes in Nantes... and although I'm from Nantes, Nantes cake was a source of mystery for quite some time.My grandmother Hélène loved preparing this cake for large family gatheri…