We are in Nantes’ city centre and it’s summer, so people shop, eat, drink, visit places and hang out outside. The city is alive, almost too alive at nights when drunks take over the city and “sing” in the middle of the street.
Cultural Snapshot – 5 Things Found in Nantes
Cultural snapshots of smart vending machines, a funny moment in an art gallery and French-size coffee and more!
The Majestic Three-Masted Belem is Moored in Nantes
The ship hasn’t changed but Mark did—last time, he was barely crawling, this time, he explored it by himself and marveled at the Loire River flowing fast below.
Mark is Addicted to Churches (And It’s Awkward, We’re Atheists!)
Like last year, Mark wants to visit every single church we pass. And there are at least six or seven churches within walking distance of my parents’ place, in the city centre.
The Best Way to Dive Into French Food Culture
On Sundays, all the stores are closed but a couple of bakeries and a bunch of bars (French can’t live without a supply of booze). Even though these quiet Sundays are kind of a recurring event and a tradition in France, most people still need to shop.
You’d Be Surprised, The French Take Summer Holidays Seriously
The holidays serve as an all-purpose excuse. Spending too much money? Bof, c’est la vacances! Drinking too much? Les vacances! Eating out? Mais oui, c’est la vacances! Whatever happens, on verra en septembre.