- Le Lieu Unique is a cultural centre at 2 Rue de la Biscuiterie, 200 m west of gare sud entrance. It has exhibitions, expositions, sauna, restaurant and bar. You can pay €3 to ascend its Tour LU.
- Planetarium is at 8 Rue des Acadiens next to Jules Verne Museum, open M-F 10:00-12:30, 13:30-18:00, Sa Su 13:30-18:00.
- Football: FC Nantes were relegated in 2026 and now play soccer in Ligue 2, the second tier. Their home ground Stade de la Beaujoire (capacity 35,300) is 5 km northeast of the city centre, off the bypass N844. Take Tram 1.
- Cinemas near the centre are Le Cinématographe north of the castle, Gaumont just south of Place Royale, and Katorza just north of Place Graslin.
- Hellfest is a heavy metal concert held in June in nearby Clisson.
- La Nuit de l'Erdre is a music festival in Nort-sur-Erdre in July.
- Stade Nantais the rugby union club play away down in the regional amateur leagues, at Stade Pascal-Laporte.
- Boat trips ply the river between Nantes and Saint-Nazaire. They sail May-Oct several days a week, daily in August, taking 2 hr 30 min each way. The riverbank is dotted with wacky artworks. You can return on the train, which you'll have to do if you take an afternoon boat.
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Plan a trip to Nantes, France — things to do, where to stay, food, transport, and local tips. Start with Château des ducs de Bretagne, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Île Feydeau has handsome 18th century architecture.
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Private airport and city transfers for Nantes — fixed price, driver waiting for you.
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- Keep a small local SIM as backup if you need a local number for calls.