Nantes Fiori Fiorista

The city of Nantes in western France is a cosmopolitan mix of history, culture and industry. Situated on the River Loire this buzzing city offers the visitor a wealth of sight seeing opportunities including museums, art galleries and the gothic cathedral of St Peter and St Paul. One of the most innovative attractions is the “Machines De L’Ile”. Set in what was formerly the shipyard , this artistic project has brought life back to this industrial area under redevelopment. The most famous of these mechanical beasts is the Gigantic Sultan’s Elephant – quite a sight to behold. Set right in the heart of the city is the beautiful oasis that is the Botanical Garden. Here the weary visitor can expect to find a delightful green space in which to relax. Meander through the ancient trees and colourful flowerbeds taking in the beauty of the camellias or Hectot’s Magnolia which has magnificently graced these gardens for over 200 years. If this has whetted your appetite why not visit the Ile de Versailles Garden? Here in this Japanese themed garden one will be enchanted by the display of azaleas, bamboos, pretty flowering cherry trees and of course impressive purple leaved acer trees. These are but two examples of green spaces in Nantes. With over 100 parks and gardens to choose from the keen plant lover can spend many a happy afternoon exploring and soaking up the sights, colours and fragrance of the many different species on show.