So you’ve finally decided, this year you’re off to the Atlantic coast, and notably to Nantes. You couldn’t have made a better choice: as it stretches along the banks of the Loire, this is a city with a host of fabulous surprises around every corner. So grab your bags and en-route for a refreshing stay, where great food, amazing discoveries and fascinating heritage will be your watchwords.
Welcome to Nantes, city in the Loire-Atlantique, full of energy and surprises; with its own unique dolce vita and rich heritage, it never fails to charm all who visit. Whether on land or on water, there are a thousand and one ways to explore. So let loose your holiday desires and head off to discover this fascinating town without more ado!
And to recharge the batteries between two trips out and about, you can count on your Sandaya campsite. Free children’s clubs, aquatic area or beach, you’ll find all you could want for an unforgettable stay with the family, your friends or just the two of you together.
Visiting Nantes with your little tribe will be a real pleasure. Take your pick from its vast range of activities: begin with a visit to the Carrousel of Marine Worlds, a veritable 360° theatre set on the banks of the Loire. An incredible trip into the marine abysses to discover the steel sea creatures that await you. Both you and your little explorers are going to adore this unique experience!
And don’t miss seeing the city through the eyes of Jules Verne, the author who created Captain Nemo and Phileas Fogg. Your up-and-coming adventures will be in heaven! Finally, once back at the campsite again, make the most of the free children’s clubs and aquatic areas to provide the perfect end to a wonderful family day out.
Let Nantes be the perfect backdrop for your most romantic escapade à deux. Stroll hand-in-hand through the city streets, explore its hidden corners and immortalise each magical moment together for the photograph album. To make it even more special stop off for a mouth-watering break to discover its culinary specialities or call into one of the riverside “guinguettes” when it’s time for an aperitif and enjoy a drink in the distinctly festive ambiance offered by these traditional café-restaurants with music and dancing.
Love nothing better than a little sport together? How about an outing by kayak or canoe? And for love birds in search of something a touch more romantic, step aboard for a river cruise on the Loire and its tributaries for a moment out of time on the gently flowing water.
Calling all those with a sweet tooth and enquiring mind: visit the LU museum in the Château de Goulaine to follow the history of the famous biscuit factory and its mythical “petit beurre”.
Wander idly through the banana warehouse: brimming with works of art, clubs and trendy restaurants it covers nearly 8,000m².
Nantes is indissociable from the story of France’s slave trade: don’t miss a visit to the memorial on the Quai de la Fosse, dedicated to its abolition.
At the crossroads between the worlds of Jules Verne and Leonardo da Vinci, the Machines of the Isle will put stars in the eyes of young and old alike.
