What’s Happening in Nantes
Apr 17, 2018 | Events
Just a quick update. The night time carnaval which was postponed Saturday due to the Manif is now going to happen on Friday the 27th of April at 21:30. I wonder if Friday was chosen as there probably won’t be any protests happening that day. Oh well I’ll...
Apr 15, 2018 | Events
Well the Flea Market season is well and truly upon us. I say this constantly but one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. I love that wooden chessboard I picked up for 50 cents. The unopened lego ambulance I picked up for 5 quid (instead of 30 new). The...
Apr 13, 2018 | Events
We couldn’t make it to last weeks parade or to the one on Wednesday with work commitments. We were planning on heading along tomorrow though. Now it looks like it is postponed due to protests (again) with the new night time date to be announced this evening....
Apr 1, 2018 | Events
Today is the Annual 1st Sunday of April Flea Market in Trentemoult. Flea markets are big in France and I suspect this is one of the bigger ones in Nantes with 200 – 300 people selling their goods. You’ll have kids selling their old toys .. people selling...
Mar 29, 2018 | Events
If you’re Spanish or Spanish speaking and living in Nantes you’ll probably already know this. If not and movies are your thing then the 28th Spanish Film festival launched yesterday You can find more details on their...
Mar 28, 2018 | Events
Whether you’re Catholic / Protestant / Jewish / Muslim … I don’t really care! We’re talking about magical bunnies delivering chocolate eggs!!! If you are looking for something to do this weekend with the kids the Secours populaire ( a charity...
Mar 24, 2018 | Events
The Bourse aux vélos / Bike sale happens I think it’s twice a year once back in September / October and the other time is today! If you’re looking to pick up a cheap second hand bike then this is for you. In fairness I don’t think the deals are that...
Mar 22, 2018 | Events
The what now? Every year The city of Nantes organises La grande braderie with around 800 vendors selling their goods at bargain prices to make room for the spring / summer stock. Where? All over the place (mainly the city center) When? Friday the 23rd (in the shops)...
Mar 10, 2018 | Events
Fancy a free guided visit to the to the Tropical Glasshouses at the Grand Blottereau? You’re in luck 🙂 Wednedays at 15:00 and Saturdays / Sundays and Bank Holidays at 15:00 and 16:30 Spices / Rare Woods and plants more than a century old. I’ll try getting...
Mar 8, 2018 | Events
The exhibition La Guerre du Jazz is only on for another few days (it ends on Sunday) I had a quick visit at lunch (it opens at 13:30 during the week and at 14:00 at the weekend) It’s FREE! It’s on display at the Cosmopolis (It’s at the back of the...
Mar 2, 2018 | Events
Here’s a reminder that yes this weekend it’s the first Sunday of the month and as such the museums are free in Nantes. This includes: Château des Ducs de Bretagne – Musée d’Histoire de Nantes Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle Musée Jules-Verne...
Feb 24, 2018 | Events
If you’ve got kids in school you’ll no doubt know it’s the School Holidays If you don’t … then you may notice that public transport is about to switch from Jour Bleu to Jour Vert on the time tables. Maybe you’re bundling up the kids...
Feb 24, 2018 | Events
Yes it’s the Carnival Open day this weekend, or should that be open days. You can find the workshop at Ateliers Maurice Parois, 188 Route de St Luce à Nantes. That sounds complicated to get to I hear you say? Well if you’re taking the tram take the line...
Sep 22, 2017 | Events
In case you’re in the mood for something a little different and FREE Les Nuits Féériques (Nights of the Fairies) is on tonight and tomorrow nightin the Jardin des Plantes (22nd and 23rd September 2017). It kicks off at 9pm and probably runs till around 11pm. The...
