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Cheap Flights to Nantes

Nantes overview

When is the best time to fly to Nantes?

Summers in Nantes, June through September, are warm with temperatures reaching the mid-20s (Celsius) making it peak season for travellers to book flights to Nantes. Winters are mild, and temperatures range from about zero to 10 degrees. Spring through autumn are the most popular times to visit to avoid the summer crowds and when there is higher availability of cheap flights to Nantes. If you find yourself in Nantes during April, be sure to attend the city’s exciting Carnival which welcomes a week of fun, pleasure, parades, music, dancers and cultural awareness throughout the beautiful historic city centre. The hallmark of the event is the night carnival which kicks off on the last day and is a sea of colour, lights and marks into the early hours.

Another great time to book flights to Nantes is during the Christmas period when travellers can experience the largest Christmas Market in western France. It provides the perfect opportunity to get into the festive swing amongst the hundreds of wooden cottages, decorations, crafts, jewellery, candles and children’s activities on offer.

Nantes overview

Nantes is France’s sixth-largest city and Brittany’s largest town. It’s known as a university haven, so many travellers on flights to Nantes are students. In fact, it was the town’s students who aptly named the busiest street in Nantes Rue de la Soif (street of thirst). The students in Nantes keep the city young and vibrant and add to the culture and energy of the city.

Nantes is built on the largest island in the Loire Valley's château country. The town welcomes travellers by boat, train and plane and it is one of France’s major seaport capitals. Visitors booking flights to Nantes enter a town oozing with knowledge thanks to its thousands of eager students and high-tech industries that provide economic stability for Nantes.

Getting around Nantes

To travel smartly within Nantes, buy yourself a “Pass Nantes,” which works on all public transport, including buses and trams. If you’re there for longer than a week, it’s probably worth buying a monthly tram pass. Validate your passes on the bus to avoid a fine. 

You can also rent a bike from Velocampus, a local rental company, which includes a tyre pump, maps for trails, and tickets to place on illegally parked cars. And if that isn’t enough, there are also river ferries and taxis to help you get around.

Getting from the Airport to the City

When you land on your flight to Nantes the Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) is located 5 miles (8 km) southwest of the city and you’ll find a multitude of transport options. The city has a TGV station and the longest tram network in the country. An airport shuttle timed to accommodate incoming flights will drop you off at Gare SNCF Sud, the largest train station in the city and the best place to hop aboard a train. It’s only a two hour ride to Paris and four hours to Lyon.

Nantes insider information

  • The town has ten parks. The Jardin des Plantes has 11,000 varieties in its botanic collections, and the Grand-Blottereau has agronomy greenhouses.
  • The castle of the dukes of Brittany is where Anne de Bretagne was born in 1477 and where Henri IV signed the Edict of Nantes in 1598, which granted Protestants rights to their religion. The Gothic cathedral has the magnificent black-and-white marble tomb of Anne de Bretagne’s parents.
  • Bouffay, the medieval quarter, is charming and beautiful. Some of its buildings date back to the 15th century.
  • Nantes has several museums including one dedicated to Jules Verne, the science fiction author of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in 80 Days, who was born in Nantes. There is also the Natural History Museum, Dobree museum, Fine Arts Museum and Museum of printing.
  • Rue Crebillon is Nantes’ fanciest shopping street. Pommeraye is the 19th-century shopping arcade. It houses elegant boutiques. For bargain-hunting, go to the Flea Market – place Viarme – on Saturday mornings. The Marche de Talensac is the town's biggest market.
  • The Lieu Unique is the old LU biscuit factory. It is an arts and community centre, bar and restaurant.
  • Close to Nantes are the Loire estuary and Atlantic Coast, the Nantes vineyard trail and Chateaux of the Loire.

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Airports for Nantes

How much do things cost in Nantes?

Transport
Taxi - fixed fee
R 58.95
1 hour taxi waiting fee
R 387.97
Petrol (1 litre)
R 20.21
One-way ticket (local transport)
R 24.50
Restaurants
Cheap meal
R 183.73
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 litre)
R 38.28
Cappuccino
R 37.32
Local draught beer (0.5 litre)
R 65.07
Clothing & Shoes
Pair of jeans
R 1071.74
Pair of Nike shoes
R 1199.32
Markets
Large bottle of water
R 8.57
Bottle of wine
R 76.55
Loaf of white bread
R 18.07
A dozen eggs
R 34.07
How much does an apartment cost in Nantes?
1 bedroom apartment in city centre
R 7327
3 bedroom apartment outside of centre
R 11993
3 bedroom apartment in city centre
R 15055
1 bedroom apartment outside of centre
R 6277
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More information about Nantes

  • Have a day out at Les Machines De L'Isle De Nantes and ride along the river on the 2-storey mechanical elephant
  • Look for deals on return flights to Nantes, and enjoy a traditional French experience in this beautiful city
  • Book cheap flights to Nantes from major UK airports and enjoy a relaxing holiday in the gorgeous Loire Valley
  • Treat yourself one evening by visiting one of Nantes’ concert halls, including the new Nantes Zenith
  • Hire a car and drive the short distance (some 50 km) to the sandy beaches along France’s Atlantic cost
  • Explore the idyllic countryside and picturesque towns in nearby Brittany, including Carnac, Rennes and Landerneau
  • Learn about the history of the city in the Musee d’Histoire de Nantes, situated at Chateau des ducs de Bretagne
  • Try to coincide your holiday to Nantes with one of city’s many festivals that take place throughout the year
  • One of France’s most beautiful cities, Nantes is a great place for a short break away
  • Discover Nantes’ magnificent Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, as well as several smaller churches

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