Luxury Travel Guide: Nantes

Accommodation

$180-400 per night

4-5 star hotels, luxury boutique properties, high-end apartment rentals, château accommodations

Food & Dining

$80-180 per day

Fine dining restaurants, Michelin-recommended establishments, premium wine experiences, hotel dining

Transportation

$40-100 per day

Private transfers, frequent taxis, car rentals with driver, premium ride-sharing services

Activities

$80-250 per day

Private guided tours, exclusive experiences, premium Loire Valley tours, luxury cultural activities

Shop at local markets and supermarkets instead of tourist areas - typically 40-60% cheaper for food

Use the TAN public transport network instead of taxis - saves 70-80% on transportation costs

Visit museums on first Sunday mornings when many offer free admission

Eat lunch at local brasseries rather than dinner - same food typically costs 30-50% less

Book accommodation in residential areas rather than city center - usually 25-40% cheaper

Take advantage of happy hour at wine bars typically 4-7pm for 30-50% drink discounts

Use bike-sharing systems for short trips - much cheaper than taxis and faster than walking

Eating only in the historic Bouffay district tourist zone - typically 100-150% markup over local neighborhoods

Taking taxis for all transportation instead of the efficient tram system - costs 4-5x more

Booking last-minute accommodation during events like La Folle Journée - prices increase 200-300%

Only doing organized tours instead of self-guided exploration - guided tours typically cost 3-4x more

Drinking wine only at restaurants instead of wine bars during happy hour - restaurant markup is typically 200-400%