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Nantes
France · NTE
A mechanical elephant, Loire châteaux, and Atlantic light.
About
Nantes is a city in the Loire-Atlantique department of France on the Loire, 50 km (31 mi) from the Atlantic coast. The city is the sixth largest in France, with a population of 327,734 in Nantes proper (2023) and a metropolitan area of over 1 million inhabitants (2022). With Saint-Nazaire, a seaport on the Loire estuary, Nantes forms one of the main north-western French metropolitan agglomerations.
Source: Wikipedia — Nantes (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- family friendly · excellent
- affordability · good
- architecture · good
- dining · good
- historical · good
- nightlife · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan49°F14d wet
- Feb52°F12d wet
- Mar55°F13d wet
- Apr61°F9d wet
- May67°F12d wet
- Jun74°F11d wet
- Jul77°F7d wet
- Aug77°F8d wet
- Sep72°F10d wet
- Oct64°F13d wet
- Nov55°F12d wet
- Dec50°F13d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
4x4 crossing in a Private Estate in Pays de LoireFrom $183 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Towed buoy session in Loire AtlantiqueFrom $30 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Führung in den Salzgärten von GuérandeFrom $12 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Visit of the Domaine, tasting and Wine courses near NantesFrom $46 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Nantes Private Walking Tour With A Professional GuideFrom $360 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
AddictCamp Nantes - Route AddictFrom $33 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), about 5.2 mi away.
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