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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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The cranes of Nantes
The Grues Titan are an iconic part of the Nantes skyline. Much like the Tour Bretagne, the Machines de l'Île and the Île Feydeau, they make photos of Nantes instantly recognizable. They are both testament to the city's industrial…
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The White Queen of Nantes
La Reine Blanche is without doubt my very first cinematographic memory of Nantes. This Jean Loup Hubert film was shot in my beautiful city in 1991, where Hubert was actually born. It tells a story of young love between the beautif…
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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,…