Hop in your car hire Nantes service and you can be at the beach in as little as half an hour. La Baule makes for an excellent day trip from Nantes. There is 5 miles of beautiful white sand to enjoy here. The town of Guérande is also worth considering for a visit.There are direct flights from Dublin Airport and Shannon Airport to Nantes (Aéroport Nantes Atlantique) offered by Ryanair. The airport is eleven kilometers from Nantes. Check out our value for money Car Hire Nantes Airport offers.
Nantes is the 6th biggest city in France. It is situated in the west of France on the Loire River. It is renowned in France for its high quality of living. Its bustling economy and well connected location make it a very prosperous city.
There are plenty of opportunities for those wishing to go shopping in Nantes. There is a shopping center called Passage Pommeraye which has three levels of shopping available. The busiest shopping street is Rue Crebillon. Stop off and a grab a coffee or a glass of wine at one of the many wonderful cafes dotted around the city. Crepes are a specialty in Nantes.
If you have ever read “Around the World in Eighty Days” or “Journey to the Centre of the Earth” then you will be interested to learn that Nantes is the hometown of author Jules Verne. There is a museum dedicated to Verne where you can find plenty of interesting items associated with the author.
The castle in Nantes dates back to the mid fifteenth century. The castle is well worth exploring and also houses a museum called the Salorge museum where you will find lots of information on Nantes history.
The Nantes Carnival takes place in March and is considered the biggest event of the year in Nantes. There are plenty of floats and street theatre to entertain all the family. Nantes was proud to host games during last year’s rugby world cup at Beaujoire Stadium.
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