Without any doubt, you are familiar with the name Jules Verne, but did you know that the French author was born in Nantes and spent his childhood there? Nantes inspired Jules Verne like Jules Verne continues to inspire the cultura…

As somebody who has always had a sweet tooth, I couldn’t resist rigolettes for long!Everything began when my parents, who were fond of Nantes berlingots (a local variety of boiled sweets), decided to equip my sisters and I with br…

La Cigale is one of the most iconic restaurants in Nantes. Even if you're only passing through town, it is a place worth stopping by for a few minutes. While the menu is certainly enticing and the service is always friendly,  it i…