I liked the city of Nantes but as we went there last time, we had not the possibility to explore the city so now I go for an overnight stay. I book a hotel and go to the train station. The next departure was a bus and I arrive in Nantes at lunch time.

Witing for the bus to Nantes

I decide to check into the hotel to get rid of the bag and then go to the castle to get deeper into its history. There were no tours available but I get a good audio guide and learn more of this historic city that used to be the capitol of Britanny. The castle museum is oriented around the citys history as well as the castle since their history is intertwined.

Back at the Nantes castle

Model of Medevial Nantes

It is nice to walk the streets. Beautiful views and I just walk around in the city and soak up the Friday afternoon atmosphere. Bands are playing in the street and it is really a bright and nice day. Brings me into a good mood!

The Passage Pommeraye

Nantes

Mobile drummer duo

Band playing in the street

As I walk along, I visit the rooftop bar of the Brittany Tower . From the top you have a nice view over the city and I can follow the path that I have been walking. When I come to a new town, I usually go to these towers as it gives you a birds eye and makes city walking so much easier afterwards

The Brittany tower

View from Brittany Tower, Cathedral in center and castle on the right

View from Brittany Tower

I end the evening at the “Quimper Creperie” which turns out to be a good choice. Their salmon, spinache and Gruyere galette turns out to be the best crepe I had.

A nice galette

Outside the castle on my way home