Tuesday, 10/26/21
Today started a bit slowly. That big piece of duck that I ate last night did not sit that well, and charcoal capsules etc ensued. Still managed to go rent an electric bike and follow some or most of the tourist green line route around the city. The highlight being arriving during the mechanical elephant walking around. Seems like someone with great engineering skills and too much time put this together, But now, apparently Nantes supplies various types of these things around the world. Every year, the most popular festival in Nantes is when then bring them all back to show. It was really chilly this morning, but I picked up an electric bike and it was very easy to ride. Started by visiting the covered market, Tuesday really not being their top day. Then went to find the elephant and then through the old town. Even though I had the bike for the whole day, I’d had enough by late lunch time and turned it back, only 35 euros for the whole time. Had a low key afternoon and then met up with Etienne, who is a Nantes Greeter. He turns out to be a serious history buff and took me all over with excellent explanations. Very interesting. We stopped for some wine and tapas before calling it a day.
Seafood at the market 
Indoor halls, not busy on Tuesday 
Horse meet butcher 
Explanation of the mechanical animals 
Famous elephant 
Elephant rides 
Electric bike with Loire river in the background 
Castle in the center on Nantes 
Pl. Royale 
One of the few timber frame houses left in Nantes. 
Creative modern art signs 
Fountain at Pl Royale.
France Explorations 