Nantes airport hit by strike action, almost all flights cancelled Firefighters and rescue staff walk out over pay and staffing issues
Nantes wins award for its work on biodiversity in city The city was recognised in its category for initiatives including the ‘greening’ of tarmacked areas and environmental education in schools
Nantes cathedral which suffered arson attack in 2020 will reopen next year ‘It will be a wonderful celebration when the doors reopen and the bells ring out,’ said the Bishop of Nantes
news Mountainous French city has best quality of life in world, claims UK study Grenoble is one of two mid-size French cities in the top ten
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 The story of how these evergreen shrubs arrived in Europe is as colourful and fascinating and the flowers themselves
Anne de Bretagne: A symbol from birth of a ‘free’ Brittany She was the ruling Duchess of Brittany by the age of 11 and engaged for the first time in what would be along string of strategic betrothals. The life of one of Brittany’s most famous figures was full on from start to finish
City of Nantes’ transformation thanks to its cultural scene In 1989 when Jean-Marc Ayrault was elected maire, he had a plan: What the city needed was a booming 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 Experts to mix a perfume to sum up… Nantes New plans for Nantes airport confirmed
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 France’s first long-term bike hire scheme launches 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 Owners of much-loved mechanical attraction hope to raise €15,000 a year to help protect real-live animals
U-turn on temporary street ads in Bordeaux and Nantes The government is to suspend authorisation for temporary advertisements on city pavements in Bordeaux and Nantes, after opposition from the cities themselves.
Nantes refuses to allow newly-legal pavement adverts The city of Nantes has announced that it will not allow temporary adverts to be placed on its pavements, despite the practice having been legal since Christmas Day this year.
Nantes house built by onsite 3D printer is world first A house in Nantes is being partially constructed by 3D printer, making it the first of its kind in the world destined to be lived in by real residents, and to be built by a robot actually on location.
Nantes' Grand Eléphant off parade for green refit Four-storey high mechanical creature will be fitted with a smaller, cleaner hybrid engine as part of three-month makeover after 10 years of running on diesel
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.