Paku Paku Japanese Restaurant in Nantes
So what’s the best Japanese restaurant in Nantes? I’m going to have to go with Paku Paku … damn, wait … I’m meant to put this in towards the end of the review. Saturday saw us heading out as a family for my wife’s birthday, her...
The Carnaval Workshop 2020
As I posted up last week … the Carnaval workshop was open last Saturday and Sunday to the public. It’s always worth a wander around it with the kids (Unfortunately I just stopped by on Sunday on the way to the market) the weather was pretty bad in the...
Manif Thursday 20th February 2020
Once again Manif notice … which will mean transport in the city centre will be closed on Thursday the 20th February 2020 ( yes I’m including the year just in case π ) From at least 9:30 am until 2 pm lines are going to be cut in the city centre so if...
Cycling in France Laws
An interesting topic springs up this morning on one of the forums .. What are the laws concerning cycling in France? π Do you have to wear a helmet? Do you need high visibility clothing? Lights? A bell? First up do you need a helmet? Un enfant de moins de 12 ans doit...
The Tan Navibus gets a new line
In case you didn’t know it there’s a new navibus service in Nantes. If you’ve ever wanted to get over to Trentemoult you could grab a shuttle bus from the Gare Maritime stop. Today the service is getting a little bit bigger. A new line the N2 is...
Carnaval de Nantes Open Day 2020
In case you’re looking for something to do with your little ones this weekend, the open days at the Carnaval de Nantes workshop is on. That’s right if you’ve forgotten Valentine’s day and are looking to make things up to your partner why not...
Jimmy’s Home Made Coconut Naans
Naans make a great addition to any Indian curry. Below is a recipe I’ve used quite a few times now I find it rather forgiving and I’ve yet to go wrong with the recipe. 125ml of warm water 1 sachet of yeast 1 teaspoon of sugar 300g flour 1 sachet of baking...
Spinach and Potato Curry
So I’m back with my wife’s favourite curry! It’s quite a quick curry to get going. It’ll take about 40 minutes in total to cook. I’m also just using my normal phone for the photos so hopefully, the quality is ok π As always you can adjust...
Manif Thursday 6th Feb
Manif 6th February 2020. Expect the tan lines to be cut from 14:30 until around 19:00 in the city centre. As always check the TAN website for more up to date details π I’m starting to think I should save one of these posts as a draft
The perfect crepe recipe? with Raymond Oliver
Have you found yourself struggling to pick a crepe recipe today? Well don’t worry here at Nantes Today we’ve got you covered WARNING: You might not want to try this one at home I mean I kinda feel drunk just watching it π Huge thanks to Maiwenn...
Free Museums first Sunday of the month
It’s the first Sunday of the month again and you know what that means … FINALLY FINALLY January is over and we can drink again!!! no no … not that … we can eat meat again?? .. no no .. not that either … it means the museums are free π...
La Chandeleur / Pancake DAY!!!
Today is PANCAKE DAY!!!! (In France) That’s right it’s La Chandeleur … so I’m going to share with you my easy galette recipe π Have you noticed flour / Nutella / Breton cider on special in the supermarkets over the last week? π You’re...
Manif Wednesday 29th January 2020
Quick post … if you’ve got plans to be in the city centre today please be aware there’s another manif. This means that as usual the tan will be cut. It looks like it’ll be cut from 14:30 until 19:00 and that may change. As always check the...
Manif Friday 24th January 2020
Quick post .. another Manif … more travel disruption Lines will be cut in the city centre between 10am and 3pm at least … who knows if they’ll block the depots in the morning on top of things! Here’s hoping they don’t as I’ve places...





