Your participation in the Congress and stay in Nantes can be the perfect occasion to discover the city and learn more about its past, present and future!

 

Indeed, Nantes features a harmonious blend of historical heritage and innovation, ranging from its Gallo-roman sites to the contemporary architecture by Jean Nouvel.

 

Stroll around the city by walk, tram, bus and visits its highlights:

• the Gallo roman site of Saint Lupien at Rezé
• the gothic Cathedral and its outstanding black and white marble tomb of the parents of Anne of Brittany
• the medieval quarter of Bouffay which has retained all its charm
• the Castle dating back to the Renaissance period
• the 18th century Place Royale and theatre and the l'île Feydeau buildings constructed by the rich shipowners during the golden era of the port trading
• The magnificent Passage Pommeraye, in neoclassical style with a sumptuous decoration, and La Cigale, a very fine brasserie in 1900 style
• The LU Tower, the old biscuits factory turned into an atypical art centre
• The Le Courbusier work at Cité radieuse at Rezé
• The newly built Palais de Justice by Jean Nouvel
• The Ile de Nantes is an exceptional 350-hectare territory located right in the heart of Nantes, and in front of the historical centre

and so much more: museums, parks and gardens, Jules Vernes, river cruising, shopping,
gastronomy….

 

If you have the chance to stay in the region a little longer, you should not miss:

• the Loire Estuary, with its canals, islands and natural reserves
• the Vineyard Trail where, among a large range of wines, you will be able to taste the famous Muscadet
• Picturesque Pornic or La Baule and all the Atlantic coast
• The Chateaux de la Loire, built by the kings of France from the 14th to the 16th century, the most famous being the chateau de Chambord (UNESCO world heritage)