Planning a trip to Nantes in 2026? This complete audio travel guide takes you deep into one of France’s most creative and underrated cities.From the medieval Château des Ducs de Bretagne to the 12-meter mechanical elephant of Les Machines de l’Île, Nantes blends Celtic heritage, industrial history, and pure Jules Verne imagination.In this episode, we explore:• The identity question — is Nantes part of Brittany?• The Green Line (Le Voyage à Nantes) and how to use it• The city’s maritime and slave-trade history• The Island of Machines and the famous Giant Elephant• The Passage Pommeraye and Art Nouveau architecture• Local food: galettes, seafood, beurre blanc & Muscadet wine• Budget transport hacks from the airport• The best areas to stay and when to visitWhether you’re visiting western France for the Loire Valley, Brittany, or the Atlantic coast, Nantes deserves more than a day trip.If you’re exploring France, check out our other deep dives on Lyon, Strasbourg, Bordeaux and regional French food culture.Subscribe for structured, audio-first travel guides designed to help you understand a place. Chapters00:00 Why Nantes Is Unlike Any Other French City01:12 Is Nantes Part of Brittany?02:51 The Green Line Explained03:22 Medieval Nantes & The Bouffay District04:20 Slave Trade History & Memorial05:48 19th Century Nantes & Place Royale05:52 Les Machines de l’Île & The Giant Elephant07:12 Château des Ducs de Bretagne07:57 LU Tower & Industrial Reinvention08:26 Passage Pommeraye08:30 Green Spaces & Botanical Garden09:16 Jules Verne Museum09:33 What to Eat in Nantes10:21 Muscadet & Breton Cider11:17 Airport & Transport Money-Saving Tips12:45 Best Time to Visit Nantes13:16 Why Nantes Is Worth Visiting