Nantes overview

For a truly unique French experience, travellers to Nantes in the country’s north-west would be surely high on the itinerary for most visitors to France. The city features a large number of tourist attractions from the usual large number of architecturally stunning churches and museums which offer an insight into the depth of culture in the region. Nantes is abundant with restaurants catering for all tastes and budgets, and famous for its fresh seafood and large variety of locally grown wines. Trivia and food buffs alike would be interested to know that Nantes is that it is the birthplace of the Crepe, with those who prefer savoury tastes strongly advised to try the galettes de sarrasin. Nantes is ideal for the mid budget traveller, and has a range of accommodation options mostly ranging from three and four-star hotels, although budget travellers can choose from a number of centrally-situated hostels.