January 2013La 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 2012Get 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.
April 2013La 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
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