Explore Nantes, France: Mechanical Dreams and Romance

1. Recommended attractions 1. The Machines Island - Highlights: Le Grand Éléphant, a giant mechanical elephant, and La Galerie des Machines, a mechanical exhibition hall where visitors can personally manipulate mechanical insects, birds, etc., and experience the exquisite fusion of machinery and art. - Address: Parc des Chantiers, Bd Léon Bureau, 44200 Nantes, France - Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 10:00-18:00, weekends 10:00-19:00, closed on Mondays. - Ticket price: Adults 9.5 Euros, Youth 7.5 Euros, Children free. 2. Nantes Botanical Garden (Jardin des Plantes) - Highlights: Covering an area of ​​about 20 hectares, it has the world's largest ash tree garden, as well as a variety of beautiful flowers and plants. It is a great place for strolling and taking photos. - Address: Rue Stanislas Baudry, 44000 Nantes, France - Opening hours: 8:30am to 8:00pm. 3. Nantes Cathedral - Highlights: One of Nantes' most famous landmarks, it has a Gothic architectural style and has beautiful carvings and stained glass windows inside. 2. Food Recommendations 1. Gâteau Nantais - Highlights: The main component is moist almond cake, flavored with rum and covered with white frosting, which is sweet but not greasy. 2. Beurre Blanc - Highlights: Light and smooth, with a sweet and sour aroma, it is often used with various seafood or fish dishes. 3. Tips for Playing 1. Transportation: Nantes has convenient railway transportation, connecting to major cities in France. In the city, you can choose to take the bus, subway or rent a car to travel. Nantes' public transportation TAN operates 3 tram lines, 1 BRT line, 53 regular bus lines and 2 ferry lines. The fare for a one-way ticket is 2 euros per trip when purchased from the driver, 1.6 euros per trip when purchased at a ticket machine, ticket booth or online, and a 24-hour pass is 5 euros per ticket. 2. Accommodation: There are many accommodation options in Nantes, and you can choose different types of accommodation such as hotels, hostels or B&Bs.