Passage Pommeraye
Nantes
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Built in 1843 and still unchanged in the 21st century. Built on a steep incline, the three floors are flanked by numerous shops and a monumental decorative staircase. It’s a heaven for shoppers needing a fix and has inspired many artists, the film-maker Demy and the designer Tardi. A new extension has been built in 2015, this forms part of a new arcade opening out onto the rue Santeuil.
Shopping
If you like shopping, you will love Nantes ! When people go window-shopping, they talk about "crébillonner" – which comes from Rue Crébillon – the city’s most famous shopping street and its area. Rue Crébillon houses the most important designer stores as well as a range of interesting local labels. The street leads to the famous Passage Pommeraye, a stunning 19th-century arcade with chic boutiques: a must-see for Nantes visitors. Don’t miss the Marché de Talensac on Place de Talensac, which is the town’s biggest market – open every day except Monday. Bargain-hunters should go to the shops on Rue Jean Jaurès and around Place Viarme, where the city’s flea market kicks off every Saturday morning.
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