Protests 8th December in the city centre
Protests once again. What does it mean? Apart from not being able to buy alcohol in the supermarkets ) it means there are going to be public transport issues in the city centre with the various lines cut. I suspect it’s probably going to put a dampner on...
Day 7: The Advent Calendar at the Castle
So I’ve not made it in to see the advent calendar at the castle just yet I’m afraid to say. Life, work, and the weather have gotten in the way. However if you’d like to see something a little bit different every day then why not visit the castle?...
Alcohol banned from sale for the weekend
Have just been out picking up the Christmas Tree. We’re back to the news that there’s a ban on the sale of alcohol from midday today until midday Sunday in all the shops. Don’t worry we stocked up with some Glühwein! from IKEA while we were there....
Day 6: Lets make some Christmas Cards
I’d a few ideas for what I’d like to post today but I don’t have so much time to write something. However Sara posted up a link last night to a video on facebook. It was a 5 minute video .. this one is a bit longer. As I normally do though I searched...
Day 5: Les Flâneries de Noël
This should really by my post for Friday but I’m giving you some advance warning as it starts this Friday. Les Flâneries de Noël is on this weekend. It starts on Friday and runs through to Sunday. What is it ? It’s an artists / creators market....
Day 4: Show me your Kitties!
We’re all been there right? A bottle of wine and suddenly … there’s the tiny pitter patter of little feet! Yes that’s right you’ve gotten a cat. First up I want to say that please remember that a cat (or a dog for that matter) is not just...
Day 3: A Christmas Tree for 4.99€
My day 3 post will get you a Christmas Tree for just €4.99 ok it’s not quite as simple as that. Head across to IKEA and pick up your Christmas tree for €24.99 and you’ll get a gift voucher for €20 The trees are Nordmann and on average 1.4m tall The small...
Day 2: First Sunday Free Museums, Open Shops, and Christmas Markets
So it’s day 2 of my “advent” posts and I’m back with some good news. The museums are free today. It’s the first Sunday of the month. What museums? Normally it’s five but it seems like the Jules Verne museum is shut for a bit...
Day 1: Good News Kids!
He knows if you’ve been good or bad but he’s not allowed to spank your arse! You know I actually thought that this one was already law but it would seem it wasn’t. The other night Thursday -> Friday the National Assembly voted in a bill making it...
New Yann Tiersen Album – All
I ended up seeing Yann Tiersen back in 2016 when he played in Nantes at La Cité des Congrès. He was touring for his new album EUSA. The concert was filmed by ARTE and was a pretty amazing concert to attend. He’s back again, though unfortunately not coming to...
What to do during the halloween school holidays?
It’s the Toussaint (Halloween) holidays and you know what that means? Yes it’s parents on holidays time! We’ve lucked out so we’re trying to take turns this week minding our son who didn’t manage to get a place at the activity center....
The SuperU Anniversaire Box
As the person who does most of the shopping chez nous I find it good to sign up for the club card for the super markets. I mainly shop at two supermarkets SuperU and Carrefour. SuperU because it’s the big one close by. Carrefour … cus they are everywhere....
Nandi’s Indian Restaurant in Nantes
It’s not often we get out in the evening. Kids and lack of family close by tend to do that a bit. However it was a special occasion a few weeks ago, namely my birthday. I asked Val if she’d like to try Nandi’s Indian and well I didn’t need to...
Everything is Awful
I see from a friend it’s world mental health day today … so cheer up buttercup … turn that frown upside down … and smile! … now if you can’t do any of those it’s ok. Some people are down at times, I’d guess we all are...
