Bateaux Nantais offers cruises along the river Erdre or the river Loire on their modern and sleek boats. Particularly popular are their lunch or dinner cruises and their themed evenings.
Bateaux Nantais
Dine on a river cruise along the Loire or the Erdre.
What to see
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Le Lieu Unique
Contemporary arts centre in the former Lu biscuit factory.
Le Lieu Unique is the national centre for contemporary arts. It opened in 2000 in the former Lu biscuit factory and is a space for artistic exploration and cultural effervescence. Offering activities across all arts, it is a unique setting with plenty going on.
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Cathedrale Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul
Cathedrale Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul
Immaculately restored 15th century Gothic cathedral.
This 15th century Gothic cathedral was built on the site of an earlier Romanesque cathedral. Taking nearly 500 years to complete, it was immaculately restored following a fire in the 1970s. Its crypt contains the tombs of François II, Duke of Brittany and his wife Marguerite de Foix.
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Musee Jules Verne
Museum dedicated to this significant science fiction author.
This small museum is dedicated to the world-renowned science fiction author Jules Verne who was born in Nantes. On the 150th anniversary of his birth, the city of Nantes decided to dedicate a museum to the writer in order to reflect the richness of his contributions. Books, articles, portraits and photography depict the personality of this famous figure.
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Galerie des Machines de l'Ile
Moving mechanical adventures on the Ile de Nantes.
On the Ile de Nantes, which has been transformed in recent years, this gallery in the old shipbuilding area features the mechanical designs of François Delarozière and Pierre Orefice whose imaginations were inspired by the works of Jules Verne. The huge moving urban sculptures, such as the Great Elephant and the Branch of the Heron Tree, are open for the public to experience, though bookings are required as they are extremely popular.
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Chateau de Goulaine, Haute-Goulaine
Historical wine-producing château.
This historic 15th century château of the Goulaine family has been producing wine for centuries and it is unknown when they first sold it commercially. You can wander around its rich rooms, see an exhibition dedicated to the biscuit Lu and tour the butterfly house.
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Camifolia
Discover this world of medicinal plants.
To show how important the medicinal plant sector activity is in the district, a group of producers decided to create a garden of medicinal plants using the garden of Chemillé's town hall. Its name, Camifolia, is inspired by the camomile which was the first medicinal plant to be introduced into the area. Chemillé, where 60 per cent of the Pays de la Loire production is concentrated, is the first French centre for medicinal plants with more than 70 species cultivated over approximately 600 hectares.
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Le Relais d'Artemis Restaurant Restaurant, Bracieux
Excellent food in luxury setting.
This wonderful restaurant run by Bernard Robin, the renowned chef, used to be a coaching house. Today is serves excellent traditional cuisine in a fine dining setting accompanied by an excellent wine selection. A top dining spot in the Loire with a Michelin star to match.
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Atelier Manzo Restaurant, Orleans 
Atelier Manzo Restaurant, Orleans
French restaurant in the heart of Orleans
This excellent restaurant in Orléans serves traditional French fare using quality local produce.
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Les Saveurs de Jean Restaurant, Chemille
Cosy creperie in the centre of Chemille
Sample their gourmet burgers, inventive salads, sweet & savoury pancakes and delicious sundaes.
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Favre d'Anne Restaurant, Angers
Excellent menu from chef Pascal.
This contemporary dining room is housed in a 19th century town house.
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Ferme Auberge la Lionniere Restaurant, Mareuil-sur-cher
Good hearty French fare from this farm restaurant.
Escape into the countryside and discover this rustic French restaurant serving traditional meals with pretty views of the gardens.
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BarJu Restaurant, Tours
BarJu Restaurant, Tours
Fantastic contemporary French cuisine with great fish and seafood.
This restaurant brands itself as 'almost traditional' and offers contemporary twists on classic French cuisine.
What to do
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Le Saint-Martin-de Tours 
Le Saint-Martin-de Tours
Guided trip along the Loire from Rochecorbon.
NaviLoire offers short guided boat trips on the Loire river from Rochecorbon, taking in cave dwellings, discovering the rich wildlife along the banks, as well as catching a glimpse of the wine-producing Château de Moncontour.
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Blue Green Avrillé Golf Course, Avrille
Par 71 course in the grounds of the Château Perrièrre.
In the grounds of the 17th century Château Perrièrre, the golf club is within ancient trees, water features and different plant varieties that create this undulating course offering a diverse round.
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Domaine de Vaugouard Golf Course, Fortenay-sur-Loing
Top course designed by Adam and Fromanger.
This 18-hole course is set in the grounds of an 18th-century château which is now a leisure complex with outdoor pool and tennis courts as well as a charming hotel.
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Bateaux Nantais
Dine on a river cruise along the Loire or the Erdre.
Bateaux Nantais offers cruises along the river Erdre or the river Loire on their modern and sleek boats. Particularly popular are their lunch or dinner cruises and their themed evenings.
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Nantes Carquefou Golf Course, Nantes
Martin Hawtree signature 18-hole course.
Built in the grounds of the Château de l'Epinay, this 18-hole golf course extends over 67 hectares. The 5,790-metre course has slightly wavy greens and small rivers, ponds and streams. A reasonably easy course with the Martin Hawtree signature.
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Saumur Golf Course, Saumur
Attractive 9-hole course.
This relatively new course, set in beautiful Saumur, is a pleasant 9-hole round if you're searching for a change from historical monuments and châteaux.
