Aaaahhh....relax...
LE JARDIN DES PLANTES (opposite the main entrance of Nantes station) This garden was formerly an Apothecary garden. In 1688, Louis XIV issued an order for the development of the Jardin des Plantes, which he said would be "extremely useful for caring for the sick, and will help to adorn the town". At first it was the place to grow medicinal plants which the doctors of the French navy and the Royal Marines needed. Late, Louis XV issued an order to the ships' captains to bring back the widest range of plants from their voyages. This garden now holds an extraordinary collection of magnolias, as well as 400 varieties of camellia. Hot and cold glasshouses also contain a magnificent collection of epiphytes. This garden is rightly considered to be one of the most remarkable in France.
You can find a detailed walk around the park by Simon, a Knowing Nantes Member on our blog, just click the pic of the sculpture to read it....
WATCH A FRENCH MOVIE...Just click the pick for a selection
Why not try a relaxing turkish bath at the hamman at Le Lieu Unique, just click the pic for more info...
COLLECT ART OR BRIC A BRAC?
Follow breakfast with a stroll around Nantes' famous Flea Market, each Saturday morning at Place Viarme. I bought a lovely old chair there a few weeks ago for just 10 euros!
The famous Talensac market is just around the corner which is fab on Saturday mornings. You can find the finest foods from the best local supplliers, clothing, homewares, gifts and more.
Review by Sweeeez
Take a stroll...up to the Isle of Versailles, which in the 1950s was totally abandoned. The City of Nantes decided to renovate the Island in the 1980's and employed architects to re-design it to a Japanese style. The result today is very beautiful, for both young and old with Japanese pavilions housing collections of art and fish. Boating and canoeing, rock pools with stepping stones (which our children love to jump over) and a beautifully landscaped park.
Quai de Versailles 44000 Nantes
FANCY A QUIET NIGHT IN? You can always read Jules Verne's romantic novel, The Green Ray.
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