Sightseeing

January 2013
La Folle Journee de Nantes runs from 30 January to 3 February celebrating French and Spanish music from 1860 to the present day. Info from the tourist office or the website (follejournee.fr).

October 2012
Get some ink at the Tattoo Convention on 6-7 October at the Halle de la Trocardiere or check out the Salon Zen & Bio (Relaxation and Organic Living Expo) on 12-14 October at La Beaujoire Exhibition Hall. The tourist office has details.

Key Areas

April 2013
La Boissière du Doré is a fab zoo just out of town that's notable for its rare white rhinos and white tigers. Kids will love the petting park. www.zoo-boissiere.com