The Free Aux Heures d’Été (Summer Hours) Nantes Festival takes place in Nantes (44 Loire Atlantique. Pays de la Loire) 9 July – 9 August 2024
. This free festival held in numerous parks and open spaces across the city features music of all kinds, cinema, artists workshops and other attractions transforming the city – a Festival of Cultures!
A major Atlantic seaport at the mouth of the Loire River, Nantes has seen massive investment in recent years. From history buffs to thrill-seekers, from shopaholics to gastronomes, Nantes has something for everyone. There’s a fun but laid-back atmosphere to the place and after a few days here, you’ll begin to understand why ‘Time’ magazine once named it ‘the most live-able city in Europe.’And the banks of the Loire transform it into a vibrant place in the middle of summer.
For more info see www.auxheuresete.com (in French)
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