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On the Loire River in western France, Nantes delights with the mechanical machines of Île de Nantes and an innovative art scene. The former capital of Brittany combines history with modern creativity.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 26°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (10°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
9°
Jan
11°
Feb
13°
Mar
16°
Apr
20°
May
24°
Jun
25°
Jul
26°
Aug
22°
Sep
19°
Oct
14°
Nov
10°
Dec
Sunshine hours
5h
Jan
5h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
12h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
5h
Nov
4h
Dec
Rain days
12d
Jan
9d
Feb
15d
Mar
10d
Apr
12d
May
9d
Jun
8d
Jul
9d
Aug
12d
Sep
14d
Oct
13d
Nov
13d
Dec

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Nantes as a Vacation Destination

Nantes is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 26°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
FR