A Trip on the Elephant in Nantes

A Trip on the Elephant in Nantes

Sunday saw us home alone with our son for the afternoon. What to do, what to do! The weather being OK and having a free ticket for the elephant (Thanks July Cocoon) we had to use (limited date) it was decided. If you don’t know the elephant you’re really...
The 17th December Strike in Nantes

The 17th December Strike in Nantes

Lots more protests going on tomorrow. It’s starting early and scheduled to go on all day. If you’ve got places to be in the city centre be prepared and have alternative routes planned. Trams and buses are going to be cut once again in the city centre no...
A new app for cyclists in Nantes – Vigilo

A new app for cyclists in Nantes – Vigilo

I’ve recently enough started to cycle to work. It has had its ups and downs … but that’s mostly due to the little hills around Nantes. One thing however that does bug me is the blatant disregard for cycle paths at times by motorised vehicles. Hey,...
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...
Tan Lines Cut in the city centre

Tan Lines Cut in the city centre

That’s right folks the Tan lines are cut at various places around the city. Is there ever a good time to do this? It always seems like they do some key things right bang in the middle of the tourist season. Not ideal when it’s not always clear ot a...
Les Tables de Nantes 2019

Les Tables de Nantes 2019

It seems like only last year I was announcing the 2018 edition of Les Tables de Nantes … ( oh yeah ) … well it’s back … 15 new addresses (and I’m not a fan of two of them) , some major love for Muscadet! … 3 new “fast”...
Le Printemps Du Cinema

Le Printemps Du Cinema

It’s the Printemps du Cinema .. the what now? Spring at the cinema and as such It’s an excuse to get to the cinema cheaply for just 4€ a ticket. I believe that most cinemas that are part of La Fédération Nationale des Cinémas Français are taking part....
Carnaval 2019 – Behind the Scenes

Carnaval 2019 – Behind the Scenes

This is always a fun thing to do with the kids. While you probably can’t really make a day of it you can happily spend an hour visiting the various floats in construction. With refreshments available on site you can probably happily spend lunch here too....