La Cigale
RestaurantNantes · Since 1895 · brasserie
brasserie in the town of Nantes
France
Nantes
city in Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire, France
9°C · this month$3,700/mo327,73452 m12 missions from 12 countries
Live & travel in Nantes
Monthly budget
$3,700/mo
Prices vs USA: 83%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 0.897 EUR
Internet access
89%
of people online
Air quality
8.2
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
French
Emergency
112 · 114 · 18
Plug types
Europlug, Type E
Calling code
+33
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Oct 20, 2026
Climate by month
Temperature °CRain mm
Best months:JulyAugust
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 83%
Embassies & consulates in Nantes
12 missions from 12 countries
Consulate General 1
Honorary Consulate 11
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Nantes
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Where to eat in Nantes
Restaurants and cafés
- Le Loo Librairie GourmandeBudget
22 Rue Baron
- Au Bureau NantesBudget
10 Quai Francois Mitterrand
- Au Petit RaphaëlMid-range
100 Rue des Hauts Pavés
- L'Instinct GourmandSplurge
14 Rue Saint-Léonard
- Le Lion et L'AgneauSplurge
40 Rue Fouré
- La Ripaille BurgerBudget
10 Rue du Château
- L'Épicerie de GinetteBudget
6 Place du Bouffay
- Fresh BurritosBudget
5 Rue de Gorges
- Le MolièreMid-range
2 Rue Racine
- Le Cambronne Bistrot ChicMid-range
6 Rue de l'Héronnière
- Le Bistrot Basque de NantesMid-range
5 Rue Beauregard
- La CigaleSplurge
4 Place Graslin
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Nantes · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Nantes?
The travel guide to Nantes lists Le Loo Librairie Gourmande, Au Bureau Nantes, Au Petit Raphaël, L'Instinct Gourmand, and Le Lion et L'Agneau.
Is Nantes safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates France at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 1.3 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Nantes?
Roughly $3,700 per month for a remote worker, based on France price levels (83% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Nantes in November?
In November Nantes averages a high of 21°C, a low of -5°C and about 88 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Nantes?
12 diplomatic missions, including Türkiye (Consulate General).
Cities in France
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.