You cannot end your trip without experiencing the thrill of Nantes shopping. From sweet treats to reading the written word, you can find what you are looking for in the city of Nantes. The streets of Nantes hold many delights as you explore the world of retail, fine fashion, small elegant boutiques, and malls. Bargain hunters will delight with flea markets and small shops.

Let the hunt begin! Rue Jean Jaures is a district packed with antiques, knick-knacks, and art. You can find craftsmen plying their trade as you stroll the shops looking for great treasures at bargain prices. On Saturdays, you can go through the stalls of the flea market and find those items that you simply must have. If it is a bargain you're hunting for, you are sure to find it here.

Mall Madness, large and small mall type shopping centers, can be found within the city that include movie theaters and major stores as well as a grocery store. You can find anything you are looking for in the major shopping centers and malls and spend a whole day in one. From designer clothes to luggage, there is something for every member of the group. It is a great way to spend a day and people-watch at the same time.

Few things in this world can compare to curling up with a nice glass of wine, a good book, and maybe a chocolate or two. Regional wines can be found at any of the wine shops available in the city. While you’re cruising the wine shops, don't forget those great little book boutiques. You can pick up a good book at any of the book stores in town. Nantes also delights in the sweeter side of life with special candy and chocolate shops that are worth visiting.

The main shopping streets have many great shops full of the latest fashions, artwork, jewelry, and specialty shops that sell mouth-watering butter caramels and salt for seasoning. Rue Crebillon may be small but it is a great delight to wander in and it opens up to Passage Pommeraye where original boutiques can be found and explored. You may also find great guides for touring the city and post cards to send home.

Tour the museums and you will find more than tombs, exhibits, and elegance, you can actually find shops. You can pick up replicas of exhibits, mementos of the trip, apparel, and great little gifts for family and friends back home. Museum shops are always fun to browse and you can find great treasures hidden away on the shelves.