Here’s a detailed 7-day itinerary for exploring Nantes, focusing on historical monuments, gardens, nature, shopping, and gastronomy, including recommendations for budget-friendly accommodation and dining options.
### Day 1: Discovering the
Historic Center
- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **La Cigale**, a famous brasserie in
Nantes.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Explore the **Castle of the Dukes of Brittany** and
visit the **Museum of Nantes History**.
- **12:00 - 13:30**: Lunch at **Le Nid**, a restaurant with panoramic
views of the city.
- **14:00 - 16:00**: Stroll through the **Jardin des Plantes**, a
beautiful botanical garden.
- **16:30 - 18:00**: Visit the **Passage Pommeraye**, a historic
shopping gallery with lovely boutiques.
- **19:00 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Le Bistrot du Coin**, a restaurant
offering local dishes at reasonable prices.
- **21:30**: Return to accommodation.
### Day 2: Culture and History
- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Boulangerie Pâtisserie Le Fournil**.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Visit the **Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul Cathedral**
and the **Printing Museum**.
- **12:00 - 13:30**: Lunch at **Le Bon Accueil**, a restaurant with
traditional cuisine.
- **14:00 - 16:00**: Explore the **Butte Sainte-Anne** district with its
colorful houses and picturesque streets.
- **16:30 - 18:00**: Visit the **House of Wines** for a tasting of local
wines.
- **19:00 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Le Bistrot du Port**.
- **21:30**: Return to accommodation.
### Day 3: Nature and Relaxation
- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Café Méliès**.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Excursion to **Parc de Procé**, a large park ideal
for relaxation and walks.
- **12:00 - 13:30**: Lunch at **La Table de la Bergerie**, a charming
restaurant near the park.
- **14:00 - 16:00**: Visit the **Japanese Garden** located near the park.
- **16:30 - 18:00**: Enjoy a boat ride on the **Erdre River**, a
picturesque river.
- **19:00 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Le Saint-Petersbourg**.
- **21:30**: Return to accommodation.
### Day 4: Excursion to Clisson
- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at the hotel.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Depart for **Clisson**, a charming medieval town.
Visit the **Clisson Castle** and the **Contemporary Art Center**.
- **12:00 - 13:30**: Lunch at **La Terrasse du Château** in Clisson.
- **14:00 - 16:00**: Explore the **Parc de la Garenne**, a beautiful
landscaped garden.
- **16:30 - 18:00**: Return to Nantes.
- **19:00 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Le Café du Marché**.
- **21:30**: Return to accommodation.
### Day 5: Discovering the
Machines of the Isle
- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Le Pain Quotidien**.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Visit the **Machines of the Isle**, a unique
amusement park with mechanical creatures inspired by Jules Verne.
- **12:00 - 13:30**: Lunch at **La Cantine du Voyage** on the Isle of
Nantes.
- **14:00 - 16:00**: Explore the **Park of the Isle of Nantes** and its
artistic installations.
- **16:30 - 18:00**: Visit the **Museum of Arts of Nantes**, nearby.
- **19:00 - 21:00**: Dinner at **La Maison Café**.
- **21:30**: Return to accommodation.
### Day 6: Shopping and Culture
- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Les Fleurs du Mal**.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Shopping at the **Beaujoire Shopping Center** and
explore the **Graslin District**.
- **12:00 - 13:30**: Lunch at **Le Comptoir des Neiges**.
- **14:00 - 16:00**: Visit the **Jules Verne Museum**, dedicated to the
famous Nantes author.
- **16:30 - 18:00**: Walk through the **Parc de la Chézine**.
- **19:00 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Le P'tit Bar**.
- **21:30**: Return to accommodation.
### Day 7: Discovering the Natural
Environment
- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at the hotel.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Excursion to the **Brouage Marsh Nature Reserve**,
to observe local wildlife and flora.
- **12:00 - 13:30**: Lunch at **Le Marais de Brouage**.
- **14:00 - 16:00**: Return to Nantes and visit the **Museum of
Habitat**.
- **16:30 - 18:00**: Enjoy a final walk in the city center.
- **19:00 - 21:00**: Farewell dinner at **Le Sud**.
- **21:30**: Return to accommodation.
### Budget-Friendly Accommodation
- **Ibis Budget Nantes Centre** – Good value with simple but comfortable
rooms.
- **Hotel du Gros Plan** – Located in the city center, offering
affordable rates.
### Affordable Restaurants
- **Le Bistrot du Coin** (City center)
- **Le Bon Accueil** (City center)
- **Le Saint-Petersbourg** (City center)
- **Le Café du Marché** (City center)
- **La Maison Café** (Isle of Nantes)
- **Le P'tit Bar** (City center)
- **Le Sud** (City center)
This itinerary will allow you to explore Nantes in depth, balancing
history, culture, nature, and gastronomy, while keeping accommodation
and dining options within budget. Enjoy your trip!
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