Morning: Explore Château des Ducs de Bretagne and its museum. Lunch: Café in castle courtyard. Afternoon: Walk through Bouffay medieval quarter, visit shops and galleries. Evening: Dinner and drinks in Bouffay's vibrant restaurant scene.
Morning: Visit Musée d'Arts de Nantes. Lunch: Rue Crébillon area restaurants. Afternoon: Explore Cathedral and Place Graslin. Optional evening show at Théâtre Graslin.
Morning: Explore Île de Nantes and Les Machines de l'Île, ride the mechanical elephant. Lunch: Riverside restaurants. Afternoon: Walk Parc de la Gauche along the Loire. Evening: Sunset views and dinner on Île de Nantes.
Morning: Relax in Jardin des Plantes. Late morning: Visit Musée Jules Verne. Lunch: Café in botanical gardens. Afternoon: Explore Île de Versailles for Japanese gardens. Evening: Local bistro in residential neighborhood.
Full day trip: Drive to medieval Guerande (45km), explore walled city, visit salt marshes, lunch on fresh seafood, explore artisan shops, return by evening. Perfect day combining history, nature, and local gastronomy.