TAN lines cut Saturday afternoon 31st March 2018
Didn’t I just post this the other day? Yes Yes I did … Once again there are protests going on this Saturday the 31st. As a result TAN is going cutting the lines in the city center between 13:30 and 17:30 (Those hours could change) If you need to get to...
It’s the 28th Spanish Film Festival in Nantes
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...
The great Easter egg hunt is on in Nantes
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...
Meet Hamza, our Resident Tech Repair Guy
0. Introduction I think Hamza got in contact in the summer last year and asked if he could post a link up to his business on the Knowing Nantes FB Group. In general KN is non commercial but in this case an English speaking phone repair guy? .. Fire right ahead 😀...
Les Tables de Nantes 2018
If you like eating out in Nantes you’ll probably know about Les Tables de Nantes. A yearly guide to all the best restaurants in … you guessed it … Nantes. This year’s guide has just been released so check it out 🙂 Also it’s available in...
On your bike! It’s the Bourse aux vélos
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...
La grande braderie de Nantes 2018
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)...
Tan Lines Cut Thursday Morning 22nd March 2018
With marches / protests taking place on Thursday the 22nd March you’ll want to check the Tan website if you’re relying on public transport to get around. Certain services will be cut from 09:30 and others from 10:30 you’ll want to check tan.fr for up...
Strike in the public schools 22nd March
Strike season is well and truly upon us. A National Public Service Strike is announced for Thursday the 22nd March 2018. If you’ve got kids and they are in the public schools you’re going to want to take a look at the link below. It may be a case of...
Learning French by yourself with Duolingo
I’m not sure when I entered this, but my profile on Duolingo is as follows I’m an Irish guy living in Nantes who doesn’t practice French enough. I’ll learn with my kids right? 🙂 It’s pretty much true though. There are all the things we...
Foil Arms & Hog St. Patrick’s Day
I know it’s late but have a little bit of Irish humour to celebrate St. Patrick’s / Paddy’s Day with some Foil Arms & Hog. Funnily I was actually involved in a conversation the other night about the origins of St. Patrick and a load of other...
Pinocchio’s Pizzeria
We were going to try Oncle Pho’s yesterday but there was a bit of a wait and in the end we both said Pinocchio’s? Which is just up the street. This is one of my favourite pizza places in Nantes and it’s always on our “we could always go...
Where to buy and sell things second hand?
If you’re just here short term or even if you’re looking to save a pretty penny then Second Hand goods could be for you. Yesterday I posted up an advert onto the Knowing Nantes Buy and Sell group Do you dream of climbing on board the property ladder? This...
Bringing Home the Bacon in France
No we’re not going talking about how to make a living in Nantes we’re talking about BACON!!!! REAL IRISH BACON!!! ( Apologies I get a little bit excited about food at times) With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner you might be missing the...
