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A L'Ardoise
Restaurant

Succumb to its flavors of home cooked dishes...

Suggested by Yannick Morel, 1er de Réception, Hôtel de France*** Nantes

A L'Ardoise

J'aime ce lieu pour son cadre, son accueil, sa convivialité mais tout particulièrement par la qualité et le raffinement de sa cuisine traditionnelle. Comme moi, vous ne manquerez pas de succomber aux saveurs de ses petits plats entièrement concoctés maison à base de produits frais et de saison, renouvelés toutes les semaines sur l'ardoise ; et en plus à ne pas négliger ce petit restaurant offre un très bon rapport qualité / prix !
Mon pêché mignon et qui vaut le détour "Le Foie gras maison" très réputé et en plus vendu à emporter !
Pour finir, après cet agréable moment rien ne vaut une petite promenade digestive sur les bords de l'Erdre, tous proches !!!

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Atlantide
Restaurant

Atlantide, The only one in Nantes to receive a Michelin Star

Atlantide

The only one in Nantes to receive a Michelin star – The chef’s cuisine has successfully borrowed from other cuisines’ traditions, especially from Asia, where he practised his art; a Michelin star.

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Baron Lefèvre
Restaurant

Il fait bon se retrouver dans cette épicerie-bistrot gastronomique pour un voyage gourmand...

Suggested by Equipe Oceania et Escale Nantes, Hôtel Oceania**** Nantes Aéroport

Baron Lefèvre

A former hangar reworked into a loft. The place is divided in two, with the first part a grocer’s and the second part with a dining room; a wonderful place where wood, zinc and concrete blend together. It’s pleasant to be in this gourmet grocer-bistro for a gourmet tour.

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Bateaux Nantais
Ride, Hiking

A beautiful boat-ride

Suggested by Thomas, Hôtel Escale Oceania*** Nantes Aéroport

Bateaux Nantais

This ride will take you on the Erdre "the most beautiful river in France", according to François 1er. This tour is guided and will give you all the information on the rivers, its numerous castles, its fauna and Flora...

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Bouffay District
Visit

An area steeped in history...

Bouffay District

The medieval district, with many timber-frame houses where a large number of restaurants stand side by side. You’ll love the very lively outdoor dinners on the terraces in the summer.Take a break and come to the Carli pastry.

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Cafe Graslin
Bars

Le seul bar à bières de Nantes...

Suggested by Equipe Oceania et Escale Nantes, Hôtel Oceania**** Nantes Aéroport

Cafe Graslin

The Graslin is a Breton pub but also and above all Nantes’ only beer bar. Its beer list has 250 choices of beers.

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Chateau des ducs de Bretagne
Monument

Welcome to knights time...

Chateau des ducs de Bretagne

In the centre of Nantes’ medieval district, discover the Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and its history museum.

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Galeries Lafayette
Shopping

The site for your Nantes shopping...

Suggested by Equipe Oceania et Escale Nantes, Hôtel Escale Oceania*** Nantes Aéroport

Galeries Lafayette

The Galeries Lafayette has a wide choice of items on four bright, spacious floors.

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Graslin theater
Theatre

A cultural and architectural heritage !

Suggested by Geneviève Cadiet, Hôtel de France*** Nantes

Graslin theater

This place is a wonderful place, as soon as i crossed the doors of the Opera, I'm transported to a magical world.It is a real Italian theater ,it's so beautiful.
Don't forget a programation of rare quality,I'm sure to spend a exceptional evening.

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Havana Cafe
Bars

Ambiance latino et cours de salsa en terasse !

Suggested by Equipe Oceania et Escale Nantes, Hôtel Oceania**** Nantes Aéroport

Havana Cafe

The Havana Cafe delights many of the people of Nantes thanks to its privileged location in the centre of the Bouffay district. In the summer, you can enjoy the sun on the lively terrace. Salsa class on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.

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Ile de Versaille
Ride, Hiking

Ideal for a relaxing moment !

Ile de Versaille

This small island houses a Japanese-style park, games for children, and gardens right in the centre of Nantes.

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Inspirations
Shopping

An inspiring shop

Suggested by Edith, Directrice, Hôtel de France*** Nantes

Inspirations

This shop is a really beautiful place that will give you a lot of ideas of presents. All the products for sale are made by independent designers.

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Jardin des Plantes
Ride, Hiking

The " Remarkable garden" of Nantes!

Jardin des Plantes

Covering 7 hectares, the Jardin des Plantes offers the general public an important collection of vegetation where the plant life of the Armorica grows alongside that of America.

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Jules Verne Museum
Museums

Follow Jules Verne in Nantes !

Jules Verne Museum

All year long, the Musée Jules Verne in Nantes honours this writer who was one of the most imaginative and popular in the world.

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La Cigale
Restaurant

Brasserie centenaire tout proche de l'hôtel !

Suggested by L'équipe Réception, Hôtel de France*** Nantes

La Cigale

La Cigale – a restaurant not to be missed in Nantes – is a restaurant unlike any other. It is not just another one of those French brasseries that opens at 7.00 a.m. and closes at midnight.

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La Cigale
Restaurant

The must restaurant of Nantes

La Cigale

La Cigale – a restaurant not to be missed in Nantes – is a restaurant unlike any other. It is not just another one of those French brasseries that opens at 7.00 a.m. and closes at midnight

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La Comédie des Vins
Bars

A very friendly wine bar!

Suggested by Edith, Directrice, Hôtel de France*** Nantes

La Comédie des Vins

A few steps from the hotel, in the Garslin neighborhood, you will appreciate this wine bar held by a very nice couple of sommeliers!

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Le café de l'Orangerie
Restaurant

Nice restaurant in the center of Jardin des Plantes

Suggested by Geneviève, Chef de réception, Hôtel de France*** Nantes

Le café de l'Orangerie

Located in the Jardin des Plantes, it's a nice place. Ideal for your
business lunch, in family or with friends.

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Le Katorza
Bars

A great cinema!

Suggested by Edith, Directrice, Hôtel de France*** Nantes

Le Katorza

It was opened in 1920! This cinema broadcasts many different styles of movies from different countries in original version.

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Le Lieu Unique
Exhibition

Visit the famous cracker's factory!

Suggested by Equipe Oceania et Escale Nantes, Hôtel Escale Oceania*** Nantes Aéroport

Le Lieu Unique

In the former Lu factory, along the Saint Félix canal, it is a place where the people of Nantes meet and where you’ll find a restaurant, bar, temporary exhibitions and Europe’s largest Turkish bath.

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Le Lieu Unique
Cultural and leisure center

A former factory

Suggested by Edith, Directrice, Hôtel de France*** Nantes

Le Lieu Unique

This used to be a factory and is now a place dedicated to creation. There is also a bar, a restaurant, a bookstore... You can also visit the tour of the factory "LU" which gives you a great view over the city of Nantes.

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Le Petit Train
Visit

Visit the city center by train!

Suggested by Thomas, Hôtel Escale Oceania*** Nantes Aéroport

Le Petit Train

The Cathedral, the castle of the "Ducs de Bretagne", the Feydeau island... The little train will take you to major cultural places in Nantes as well as to picturesque areas.

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Maillé Brézé
Museums

First naval museum afloat in France !

Maillé Brézé

The Maillé Brézé’s long silhouette has been at Nantes’ port since 1988. It is France’s first floating naval museum. Over the years, it has become a major monument of France’s heritage.

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Maison des Vins de Loire
Shopping

Discover our wines!

Suggested by Thomas, Hôtel Escale Oceania*** Nantes Aéroport

Maison des Vins de Loire

This new address in the city center of Nantes is open from Tuesday to Saturday. You will discover (and probably enjoy!) the wines of the Nantes area.

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Museum of Fine Arts
Museums

The Museum of Fine Arts, so beautiful outside as inside!

Suggested by Escale Oceania et Oceania Nantes, Hôtel Oceania**** Nantes Aéroport

Museum of Fine Arts

It represents one of the greatest successes of the end of the 19th century in terms of museum architecture: a collection that ranges from the Italian primitives to the great contemporary artistic movements.

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Museum of Natural History
Museums

Discover our world... come in the Museum of Natural History

Suggested by Equipe Oceania et Escale Nantes, Hôtel de France*** Nantes

Museum of Natural History

A museum built at the end of the 18th century that has a vivarium, a fish gallery, an ethnology gallery, etc. The museum has cultural and scientific programmes throughout the year for all audiences...

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Nantes Tours, le bus Touristique
Visit

Visit Nantes by bus

Suggested by Thomas, Hôtel Escale Oceania*** Nantes Aéroport

Nantes Tours, le bus Touristique

An original way to visit Nantes! Your ticket is valid for 24 hours. Hop on, hop off at one of the twelve stops and take all the time you need to visit museums, monuments, parks...

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Nantes’ Boats
Ride, Hiking

Découvrez l'Erdre au Fil de l'eau grâce aux Bateaux Nantais

Nantes’ Boats

Discover the Erdre thanks to Bateaux Nantais (Nantes’ Boats) – they take you on a ride from Nantes to Sucé on the Erdre, the time it takes to have a meal. A delight for the eyes as well as the palate.

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Printing museum
Museums

Discover the traditional techniques of printing!

Printing museum

Conservatory of techniques, the municipal museum of printing introduces you to the techniques of manual and mechanical typesetting.

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The Appartment
Bars

Sip delicious cocktails in a cosy atmosphere!

The Appartment

In a warm atmosphere, you can enjoy cocktails or in the afternoon,
take a tea with originals flavors.

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The Bagadou Bar
Bars

Bagadour bar, the must bar in Nantes !

The Bagadou Bar

The Bagadou is a cosmopolitan bar. It’s the place to meet to start your evening right.

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The grilled nose
Restaurant

Charming restaurant on the banks of the Loire...

Suggested by Mathilde Le Roy, Hôtel Oceania**** Nantes Aéroport

The grilled nose

Located on the banks of the Loire, this charming little restaurant, you'll be greeted by very young cosy owners.
You taste of succulent meats grilled before your eyes. A wine list can accompagned your meal.
Without forgetting the desserts that are unmistakable. An ideal place for a great evening with family or friends.

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The Island’s Machines
Exhibition

A magical moment for all !

Suggested by Equipe Oceania et Escale Nantes, Hôtel Escale Oceania*** Nantes Aéroport

The Island’s Machines

A team of Machine builders set up their workshop in the heart of the island of Nantes under the ships of the former naval shipyards. Their imagination explores the tops of trees, the savannah or the seabeds; they build a bestiary of living machines that escape the workshop to populate this ever changing land. The Great Elephant, the Marine Worlds and the Heron Tree are urban sculptures that are accessible to the general public. Like doors opening into dreams or travel, they give this island a mysterious air as it was when ships were launched there for travel everywhere in the world.

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The Island’s Machines
Night out

A magical moment for all !

Suggested by Patrice Blondeau, Hôtel Oceania**** Nantes Aéroport

The Island’s Machines

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The Marlowe
Bars

Pour danser jusqu'au bout de la nuit...

Suggested by Equipe Oceania et Escale Nantes, Hôtel Oceania**** Nantes Aéroport

The Marlowe

It is one of Nantes trendy nightclub bars. You can dance there all night long in a location decorated in a 1960’s US style. Go ahead and try one of the many explosive cocktails.

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The Molière
Bars

Welcome in Nantes literary cafe

Suggested by Equipe Oceania et Escale Nantes, Hôtel Escale Oceania*** Nantes Aéroport

The Molière

The classical interior decoration of this great cafe evokes the illustrious playwrights whose works are performed at the adjoining Graslin Theatre.

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The Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Cathedral
Monument

Nantes cathedral, historical monument...

The Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Cathedral

The Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Cathedral of Nantes is located on the Place Saint-Pierre in Nantes. It is the cathedral of the diocese of Nantes, seat of the bishop of Nantes. Its construction lasted 457 years, from 1434 to 1891, but these delays change nothing of the quality or consistency of its gothic style. It was classified an historic monument in 1862.

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The shed of bananas
Night out

The hot spot of the night in Nantes!

The shed of bananas

Located on the island of Nantes, the Hangar à Bananes is a new trendy spot for going out in Nantes: bars, restaurants, exhibition hall, and discotheque.

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The Univers Cafe
Bars

Black coffee, espresso,cappucino or latte....Happiness is in the cup !

Suggested by Equipe Oceania et Escale Nantes, Hôtel Escale Oceania*** Nantes Aéroport

The Univers Cafe

A warm and colonial setting with many varieties of imported coffees and teas from throughout the world. Jazz concert & drinks three times a month.

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The Zigidi Saloon
Bars

Live the Nantes nights... come in the Zigidi Saloon

Suggested by Escale Oceania et Oceania Nantes, Hôtel Escale Oceania*** Nantes Aéroport

The Zigidi Saloon

Very near the Bagadou, the Zigidi is the place to make your evening last all night long in a very friendly atmosphere.

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Versailles Island
Gardens and botanic parks

A unic place for a moment of hapiness!

Suggested by Charlotte Gautun, Hôtel Escale Oceania*** Nantes Aéroport

Versailles Island

The Versailles island is a small park on the banks of the Erdre.For me it is a little corner of paradise in the heart of the Nantes.This park is a place where you can relax and walks surrounded by many bambous.Come recharge you!

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A L'ArdoiseRestaurant

A L'Ardoise

AtlantideRestaurant

Atlantide

Baron LefèvreRestaurant

Baron Lefèvre

Bateaux NantaisRide, Hiking

Bateaux Nantais

Bouffay DistrictVisit

Bouffay District

Cafe GraslinBars

Cafe Graslin

Chateau des ducs de BretagneMonument

Chateau des ducs de Bretagne

Galeries LafayetteShopping

Galeries Lafayette

Graslin theaterTheatre

Graslin theater

Havana CafeBars

Havana Cafe

Ile de VersailleRide, Hiking

Ile de Versaille

InspirationsShopping

Inspirations

Jardin des PlantesRide, Hiking

Jardin des Plantes

Jules Verne MuseumMuseums

Jules Verne Museum

La CigaleRestaurant

La Cigale

La CigaleRestaurant

La Cigale

La Comédie des VinsBars

La Comédie des Vins

Le café de l'OrangerieRestaurant

Le café de l'Orangerie

Le KatorzaBars

Le Katorza

Le Lieu UniqueExhibition

Le Lieu Unique

Le Lieu UniqueCultural and leisure center

Le Lieu Unique

Le Petit TrainVisit

Le Petit Train

Maillé BrézéMuseums

Maillé Brézé

Maison des Vins de LoireShopping

Maison des Vins de Loire

Museum of Fine ArtsMuseums

Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Natural HistoryMuseums

Museum of Natural History

Nantes Tours, le bus TouristiqueVisit

Nantes Tours, le bus Touristique

Nantes’ BoatsRide, Hiking

Nantes’ Boats

Printing museumMuseums

Printing museum

The AppartmentBars

The Appartment

The Bagadou BarBars

The Bagadou Bar

The grilled noseRestaurant

The grilled nose

The Island’s MachinesExhibition

The Island’s Machines

A L'Ardoise
Restaurant

Atlantide
Restaurant

Baron Lefèvre
Restaurant

Bateaux Nantais
Ride, Hiking

Bouffay District
Visit

Cafe Graslin
Bars

Chateau des ducs de Bretagne
Monument

Galeries Lafayette
Shopping

Graslin theater
Theatre

Havana Cafe
Bars

Ile de Versaille
Ride, Hiking

Inspirations
Shopping

Jardin des Plantes
Ride, Hiking

Jules Verne Museum
Museums

La Cigale
Restaurant

La Cigale
Restaurant

La Comédie des Vins
Bars

Le café de l'Orangerie
Restaurant

Le Katorza
Bars

Le Lieu Unique
Exhibition

Le Lieu Unique
Cultural and leisure center

Le Petit Train
Visit

Maillé Brézé
Museums

Maison des Vins de Loire
Shopping

Museum of Fine Arts
Museums

Museum of Natural History
Museums

Nantes Tours, le bus Touristique
Visit

Nantes’ Boats
Ride, Hiking

Printing museum
Museums

The Appartment
Bars

The Bagadou Bar
Bars

The grilled nose
Restaurant

The Island’s Machines
Exhibition

The Island’s Machines
Night out

The Marlowe
Bars

The Molière
Bars

The Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Cathedral
Monument

The shed of bananas
Night out

The Univers Cafe
Bars

The Zigidi Saloon
Bars

Versailles Island
Gardens and botanic parks