Don't miss the specialities of Nantes!

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Tasting the marvelous Nantes specialties is one of the most pleasant activities during a weekend in Nantes. We do not imagine Nantes as a culinary destination and yet, gourmets will be very pleasantly surprised. Confectionery, cheese, charcuterie or good wine, everything is gathered for an unforgettable stay.

B&B HOTELS in Nantes takes you to discover the most memorable dishes: Breton pancakes, curé nantais or Loire wines. These traditional recipes come from the extreme heritage wealth of the city. Let's start our culinary journey together for the pleasure of gourmets of all ages.

The savory specialties of the city of Nantes: gluttony in its purest form

Among the emblematic dishes of the city, none is more typical than the Nantes coast. Cooked in working-class circles

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of the 19th century, this specialty takes its name from the braised pork ribs that compose it.

Restaurants serve you the ribs in a large dish, accompanied by offal and bacon. This hearty dish will allow you to visit Nantes with incomparable energy.

Fouées are charming Nantes bakery specialties. They are oven-baked bread balls that can be garnished with salted butter, rillettes or charcuterie.

Why not taste them with a good piece of curé nantais? It is a soft cheese made with raw cow's milk. Locals taste this cheese on a beautiful slice of bread covered with salted butter, accompanied by a glass of very fresh muscadet.

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Beurre blanc sauce is part of the historical heritage of the city of Nantes.

Already mentioned in a 17th century book, it has crossed the centuries to delight our taste buds.

Fish is very often accompanied by this white sauce composed of semi-salted butter, white wine, vinegar and shallots.

Meat lovers, we advise you to taste the Challans duck. Originally from a cross between local ducks and migratory ducks, it is renowned for the finesse of its flesh. Accompanied by an excellent salad composed of local lamb's lettuce, you will enjoy a delicious and healthy dish.

Sweet treats: Nantes specialties to indulge

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Continue your culinary exploration with sweet pleasures and in particular the Nantes cake. This pastry

emblematic is composed of almonds, butter and rum. The extremely soft texture is one of the advantages of these cakes whose ingredients are linked to the history of the city.

In the 18th century, the port of Nantes welcomed new products from the West Indian colonies, including cane sugar, amber rum and Bourbon vanilla. This is how the recipe of the pound cake is revisited and enriched for a stunning result.

The Nantes fouaces will be an opportunity for a pleasant break during the visit of the many monuments of Nantes. The fouace has existed for over a thousand years and its making created the profession of fouacier now disappeared. Revisited in the 19th century, the Nantes recipe has become a kind of sweet brioche roll.

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Softer than the famous berlingots, the rigolettes are confectionery made only in Nantes.

They are composed of a shell of crunchy sugar filled with a fruit marmalade.

It's a beautiful discovery to eat without moderation or to offer.

Let's not forget the unmissable and unique Petit Beurre, a delicacy that will make you fall back into childhood in an instant. Like some buildings and high places of the city of Nantes, this sweetness is an integral part of the Nantes identity! 

The delicious wines of the Nantes region to accompany your specialties

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The vine was brought to the region by the Romans in the 1st century BC. Thanks to the rise of Christianity, viticulture

spread during the Middle Ages. The wine is then used for the office and transported by river. This is how muscadet became known outside its native region.

Muscadet enjoys an important place in the local gastronomy and is the pride of the region. Thanks to its taste composed of floral and fruity accords, this dry white wine goes well with seafood as well as meat or desserts.

The oceanic influence gives the wine very typical notes that seduce amateurs from all walks of life.

Our B&B HOTELS in the Pays de la Loire are an excellent starting point to discover the region and all its delicacies. Are you wondering which district to choose to stay in Nantes? We offer a very beautiful range of B&B HOTELS in Nantes and its surroundings, adapted to each travel theme: 

• B&B HOTEL Nantes Atlantis Le Zénith
• B&B HOTEL Nantes Centre
• B&B HOTEL Nantes Savenay
• B&B HOTEL Nantes Rezé Saint-Sébastien
• B&B HOTEL Nantes Parc Expos La Chapelle
• B&B HOTEL Nantes Parc Expos La Beaujoire
• B&B HOTEL Nantes Aéroport

Whether you are organizing a leisure or business stay, our rooms offer you optimal comfort at very affordable prices. Enjoy the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet at B&B HOTELS which will delight gourmets of all generations.

Are you organizing a training session, a symposium or a team building? Some B&B HOTELS have seminar rooms to organize your professional events. These are equipped with all the equipment and furniture necessary for the success of your event.

It is very simple to book a room in a B&B HOTEL. To do this, go directly to the page of your favorite hotel. After entering your dates of stay, you will find the rates as well as the details of the equipment. Need help? Our advisors are available by phone for any questions. Once there, our teams are present to advise you.

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• The best addresses in Nantes and its surroundings
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We are happy to give you valuable advice to make the most of your stay in one of our B&B HOTELS Pays de la Loire.