Photos: Selbymay, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Loudumo, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Statue: UnknownUnknown ; architects of the site: Jean-Baptiste Buron and Hippolyte Durand-Gasselin.Eusebius, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
Photo credits
Photos: Selbymay, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Loudumo, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Statue: UnknownUnknown ; architects of the site: Jean-Baptiste Buron and Hippolyte Durand-Gasselin.Eusebius, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
Le Nid, the city from a rooftop bar
Your local guide
Solène Mercier
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Highlights
- A skyline view from near the top
- The cathedral and château, picked out
- Evening light changing over the rooftops
- A tower once the region's tallest
- A calm session to end the day
About this tour
This call shows the city from height, in a bar near the top of one of its tallest buildings, as the evening light changes over the rooftops. You see the wide skyline first, with the cathedral and the château picked out, then a look at the bar itself and the building it sits in. I explain a little of the tower's own history along the way.
We settle near a window as the call begins and let the view do most of the work, taking questions as the light shifts outside. A short note naming the landmarks visible that evening follows by message.
This suits anyone who wants a calmer, scenic session to close out a day of calls. It also works well as an introduction before exploring specific neighbourhoods below.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Nantes before heading out.
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The city skyline 15 min
The camera pans slowly across the rooftops from height, and I point out the cathedral tower and the château against the rest of the skyline as the light starts to fade.
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The bar's own history 15 min
You see the interior of the rooftop bar itself, and I explain how the tower it sits in was once considered the tallest building in the region.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Nantes: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Gâteau nantais and Bouffay, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Paris time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Nantes, showing you The city skyline and The bar's own history live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Is this suitable if I do not drink?
Yes. Say so when you book and the guide will focus on the atmosphere and venues rather than the drinks list.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet, the link comes with your booking. I show the view live from a table near the window.
Times shown in Paris time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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