Walk the line in Nantes - in pictures

  • A painted green line guides visitors to all the best sights in Nantes.
    A painted green line guides visitors to all the best sights in Nantes.
  • The Manny building in Nantes is also a pubic work of art. Photo: Martin Argyroglo
    The Manny building in Nantes is also a pubic work of art. Photo: Martin Argyroglo
  • Reimagined storefront signs by local artists in Nantes. Photo: Le Voyage a Nantes
    Reimagined storefront signs by local artists in Nantes. Photo: Le Voyage a Nantes
  • The Art Nouveau restaurant La Cigale in Nantes. Photo: Le gout et les couleurs / LVAN
    The Art Nouveau restaurant La Cigale in Nantes. Photo: Le gout et les couleurs / LVAN
  • Place Graslin in Nantes. Photo: Franck Tomps / LVAN
    Place Graslin in Nantes. Photo: Franck Tomps / LVAN
  • Nantes offers botanical gardens, free public artworks and an entirely walkable centre. Photo: Ville de Nantes
    Nantes offers botanical gardens, free public artworks and an entirely walkable centre. Photo: Ville de Nantes
  • A mechanical sloth at Les machines de l'Ile.
    A mechanical sloth at Les machines de l'Ile.
  • Public art installations are everywhere in Nantes. Photo: Nathalie Talec - Le Voyage a Nantes 2020
    Public art installations are everywhere in Nantes. Photo: Nathalie Talec - Le Voyage a Nantes 2020
  • Nantes doesn't shy away from its past, but shines a light on its slave-trading history as a warning for the future. Photo Franck Tomps / LVAN
    Nantes doesn't shy away from its past, but shines a light on its slave-trading history as a warning for the future. Photo Franck Tomps / LVAN
  • An artist designed storefront sign in Nantes. Photo: Hayley Skirka
    An artist designed storefront sign in Nantes. Photo: Hayley Skirka
  • Fountains and spires are commonplace in Nantes.
    Fountains and spires are commonplace in Nantes.
  • The Heron Tree will be part of The Extraordinary Garden.
    The Heron Tree will be part of The Extraordinary Garden.
  • Turrets and moats surround the Chateau des ducs de Bretagne.
    Turrets and moats surround the Chateau des ducs de Bretagne.
  • A mechanical spider that can carry six passengers at Les machines de l'Ile.
    A mechanical spider that can carry six passengers at Les machines de l'Ile.
  • Look up as you walk the Green Line to see more interesting details around Nantes.
    Look up as you walk the Green Line to see more interesting details around Nantes.
  • Wander narrow side streets where ancient carvings above doorways depict former home owners and the city's residents.
    Wander narrow side streets where ancient carvings above doorways depict former home owners and the city's residents.
  • A peaceful moment in Nantes.
    A peaceful moment in Nantes.