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Covid Test for Free in Nantes

Covid Test for Free in Nantes

So this is coming up a bit at the moment and I’ve been asked a few times in private messages .. where can I get tested for free? Well over the last few weeks free tests have been conducted in two (I think) places in Nantes. This week it’s happening in the...
Forum des associations place Cousteau samedi

Forum des associations place Cousteau samedi

In case you’re interested joining a club or an association now could be the time to check some out Theatre / Martial Arts / Dance … there’s probably something for everyone 🙂
The Museums are Free 1st Sunday September 2020

The Museums are Free 1st Sunday September 2020

With the rentrée comes some form of return to normality? and yes the museums are free this Sunday the 6th of September 2020. So take your pick! Château des Ducs de Bretagne – Musée d’Histoire de Nantes Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle Musée Jules-Verne Musée d’arts de...
Folie des Plantes 2020

Folie des Plantes 2020

So if you feel like getting out of the house this weekend it’s the Folie des Plantes once again however this year it’ll be in a little bit of a different format. Masks will be required. There’ll only be Sellers / Artists on site selling their wares....
Free guided visit to the Glasshouses at the Grand Blottereau

Free guided visit to the Glasshouses at the Grand Blottereau

So if the free museums on Sunday this week aren’t doing it for you. Why not go for a guided tour of the glasshouses at the Grand Blottereau? 🙂 No you can’t just turn up for it you’ll need to book in advance or be really lucky Laissez-vous conter...
1st of March and the museums are free

1st of March and the museums are free

Yes, it’s another repeat post but thankfully this one isn’t about another Manif in the city centre. This weekend it’s the first Sunday of the month and as usual (September – June) that means that the museums are free. Château des Ducs de...
Carnaval de Nantes Open Day 2020

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...
Free Museums first Sunday of the month

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 🙂...
First Sunday of 2020 and the Museums are Free

First Sunday of 2020 and the Museums are Free

Well as per the title it’s the first Sunday of the month and yes that means that the museums are free. New Year / New Resolutions get out and do more? 🙂 https://www.nantes-tourisme.com/en/museums-nantes Which museums are included? Château des Ducs de Bretagne...
The Castle Advent Calendar 2019

The Castle Advent Calendar 2019

Have you visited the Castle yet to see the advent Calendar? Between work/protests/kids/life in general, I’ve not managed to make it in but I did this morning Pour sa quatrième Ă©dition le calendrier de l’Avent va, Ă  nouveau, se dĂ©ployer tout au long du mois de...
Kurious Christmas Drinks!

Kurious Christmas Drinks!

Fancy a glass of mulled wine and a chat in English? Well, Kurious is meeting up tomorrow evening (Wednesday 18th December 2019) at 6 pm just outside Fnac at the Christmas Market for DRINKIES! FNAC / Place du Commerce, BP 63215, 44032 Nantes, France I must admit vin...
Carols in English in Nantes

Carols in English in Nantes

This is becoming a bit of a tradition for us and hopefully, tomorrow will be no different. Not sure if there are any protests scheduled for the city centre just yet hopefully not for the sake of the shop keepers. That’s right it’s the Christmas Carols time...
Les Flâneries de Noël 2019 Trentemoult

Les Flâneries de Noël 2019 Trentemoult

Les Flâneries de NoĂ«l is on this weekend (17h – 20h Friday / 11h – 20h Saturday / 11h – 18h Sunday) in Trentemoult. What is it? Les Flâneries de Trentemoult ce sont 36 lieux, regroupant plus de cinquante exposants Ă  dĂ©couvrir au grĂ© des ruelles...
Hellfest 3 days passes on sale Wednesday the 9th October 2019

Hellfest 3 days passes on sale Wednesday the 9th October 2019

I still haven’t made it to Hellfest! I keep on saying one year I’ll go but I just never get around to it. That said I know lots of people who’ll be trying to get their hands on three day passes. They go on sale on Wednesday 9th of October at midday!...
La Folie des Plantes 2019

La Folie des Plantes 2019

Late notice but I’ve been busy this week … it’s the Folie des Plantes this weekend. What is it? For those new to Nantes it’s 2 days of plants plants plants! Things for the kids to do. Things for the adults to do. Buy plants / talk / pick up...
First of May on the farm (à la ferme de la Pannetière)

First of May on the farm (à la ferme de la Pannetière)

Once again if you’re looking for a nice day out this 1st of May .. you could do worse than spend part of it on the farm. Only problem if you’re taking public transport is … there probably won’t be any. Want a little taste of what it was like...