TRADITIONS OF NANTES

Important Festivals: Nantes is a city with a vibrant culture. Numerous festivals and exhibitions are organized in the city. Some popular events of Nantes are Le Carnaval de Nantes, Le Defile de Jour, Carnaval des Enfants and Le Defile de Nuit. Many cultural festivals are organized in the city of Nantes throughout the year. The Festival des 3 Continents (cinema), the Festival des chœurs d'enfants and the Festival des Arts et des Traditions Populaires (folk art and customs) are some popular cultural festivals of Nantes. Les Allumees is a popular cultural festival that is a representation of the cultural life of a different foreign city each year.

Customs And Traditions:Nantes was the principal city of Brittany in the past. The port of Nantes was the first port of France. It functioned as the largest entry point for slaves into France. If you want to peek into the past of Nantes, then drop in at the Nantes Fine Arts Museum. You can see an interesting collection of paintings from the 13th century. The collection at the museum is chronologically divided. Ancient Art, XIX century, Modern Art and Contemporary Art are the various categories. There are 8 multi-screen cinemas and many theatres in the city. There are concert halls, a well-known opera and many famous museums.