PHOTOS: giant robot ‘dogs’ thrill crowds on streets of Nantes French troupe Royal De Luxe set out on a three-day parade with a new version of its hallmark giant puppets
Windy, welcoming Saint-Malo: my trip to city that blows visitors away Sally Ann Voak continues her journey through France in tribute to her late husband, this time enjoying a hair-raising mini-break on the Brittany coast and sightseeing in Nantes
Rail operators called to bid for Nantes-Lyon and Nantes-Bordeaux lines A new line between Nantes and Lille may also be created, depending on the proposal Winter flowers: The ‘extraordinary’ history of France’s camellias Anne de Bretagne: A symbol from birth of a ‘free’ Brittany City of Nantes’ transformation thanks to its cultural scene
City portrait of Nantes: Past is fused with present and machines rule Nantes is shedding its skin to re-emerge greener in every sense of the word. We highlight what not to miss in this intriguing and constantly evolving Pays de la Loire city
Nantes cathedral arson suspect questioned over murder of priest The Rwandan man had been denied asylum, sparking a political row as to why he was in France. The Interior Minister says he could not be extradited as he was under judicial review
Nantes: Dramatic rescue of baby from third floor fire captured on film Hero group caught baby dropped from window, then scaled burning building to help parents to safety
Nantes' new 1.2 hectare tropical oasis Jane Hanks meets the visionary gardener in charge of turning an old quarry into a remarkable visitor garden
Slavery to be remembered in French cities The throwing of a statue of slave trader Edward Colston into Bristol harbour has raised questions on how French cities with slave-trade links are dealing with their past.
Experts to mix a perfume to sum up… Nantes Three perfume creators are making a perfume to sum up the smell of Nantes.
New plans for Nantes airport confirmed Nantes Atlantique airport is to receive changes to operations - including fewer night flights, and a longer runway - the French junior transport minister has announced.
Second Down’s restaurant to open in France A restaurant which hires waiting staff with Down’s syndrome is set to open a new outlet in Paris in September.
Memorabilia of iconic French brand LU sold at auction A collector is selling part of his vast collection of memorabilia of the iconic French biscuit brand Lefèvre-Utile (LU), including archive documents, and tins; for a starting sum of at least €300,000.
France’s first long-term bike hire scheme launches A bike hire service launching today (Friday September 7) in Nantes is to give users “medium and long term” access to bikes - a departure from the usual “single trip” services usually seen in France. Nantes' elephant off parade as pilots strike French navy ship festival celebrates 30 historic years Memorial to slavery
Priceless golden ‘heart’ of Anne de Bretagne stolen The 16th century engraved golden case that once held the relic heart of Anne de Bretagne has been stolen from the Dobrée museum in Nantes (Loire-Atlantique, Pays-de-la-Loire). Nantes' Grand Eléphant back on parade for real thing U-turn on temporary street ads in Bordeaux and Nantes Nantes refuses to allow newly-legal pavement adverts Nantes house built by onsite 3D printer is world first Nantes' Grand Eléphant off parade for green refit
Nantes airport row mediator appointed New Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has appointment a mediator in the controversial Nantes airport project at Notre-Dame-des-Landes, so that a “clear” and “assumed” decision can be taken on whether it goes ahead.