Do you feel like having thrills and going on an adventure? But the weather is not favorable, or you simply do not have the time? Paulette has your back! Discover the city of the Dukes of Brittany by living micro-adventures that will make you feel the adrenaline of the big ones!

1. Travel on the back of an elephant

You read it right! The city of Nantes is famous for its Machine Island, installed in the hangars of the old shipyards. With its 12 meters high, 8 meters wide and its 48,4 tons, the majestic elephant can welcome up to 50 people. You want more? The Carrousel of the Marine Worlds, 25 meters high, houses 36 marine creatures. A ride like you have never seen before, for an amazing journey!

2. Follow the green line

The Nantes tourist office has set up a circuit allowing you to discover the city of the Dukes. Cultural stages, monuments, works of art, you will not miss anything! You just have to follow the green line drawn on the ground. This route will take you to every corner of the city, on foot but also by bike, thanks to the 600 kilometers of bike paths and lanes and 7,000 parking spaces in Nantes! Find our favorites by clicking here! 

3. Immerse yourself in the vineyards of Nantes

You will cycle along the towpaths of the Sèvre River, which will lead you straight into the Nantes vineyards. A customizable route: from Nantes, to Vertou, to Le Pallet or to Clisson.  Find the itinerary by clicking here! What would be an experience in the Nantes vineyard without tasting? Fortunately for you, your route is strewn with exceptional cellars that will welcome you for a visit and a tasting. The return by train to Nantes is perfectly feasible. It can also be done in tandem!

4. Eating in the dark

We promised you chills! Because adventure is not limited to surpassing yourself athletically speaking, let yourself be surprised by this funny experience! Ranked among the 10 most original restaurants in the world, Dans le Noir, offers you a unique sensory adventure. The principle? Eat in the dark a gastronomic and creative cuisine and reappropriate your perception and sense of taste! An experience to live in downtown Nantes, within the Radisson Blu Hotel, to be found by clicking here. Don't forget the digestive stroll along the quays of the Loire, on foot or by bike!

5. Get in the water

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the Nantes metropolis and discover the Loire, Erdre or Sèvre rivers from a different angle than cycling, on a boat cruise or a canoe trip, ideal means of transport to discover the fauna and flora of the rivers and their banks. Find some addresses right here. 

Stay tuned for more adventures with Paulette!

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