Guinguette evenings on the banks of the Loire
As soon as the weather is nice, the banks of the Loire in Nantes transform into venues for celebration and music.
Ephemeral open-air guinguettes flourish every summer, offering convivial moments filled with music, snacks, and sunsets.
If you're visiting Nantes with family, a loved one, or friends, this is the perfect place to spend a pleasant evening.
Moored in the heart of the Île de Nantes, this iconic guinguette embodies the festive spirit of the quays.
Conceived by the creators of the Machines de l'île, the Bateau Lavoir offers a varied artistic program including concerts, shows, DJs, and street food all week long.
Enjoy this unique setting by sipping a drink as the sun sets on the pontoon while listening to music.
📍Quai Ceineray 44000 Nantes
📅from March 31 to October 12, 2025
Nestled on the banks of the Sèvre, La Cambuse is another Nantes institution.
Located along the Sèvre, this festive open-air café offers a wide range of activities, including pétanque tournaments, workshops, and even salsa lessons.
Every Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., a giant barbecue is held where everyone can bring their own grilled food.
It's the perfect place for a festive moment!
📍Berges Sellier Goudy - Pirmil Nantes
📅 Open Tuesday to Sunday
La Guinguette du Belvédère comes alive every evening on the banks of the Loire for a drink, to admire the view, or to dance the night away.
Between jazz, Latin, blues, electro, and hip-hop, enjoy the many concerts and street art shows.
📍23, Bd Gaston Doumergue 44200 Nantes
📅 Monday to Sunday from 12 p.m. to midnight
Nestled in a green setting, in the Bellevue area of Sainte-Luce, La Sablière offers a view of the river with its refreshment bar, pétanque court, and large tables.
Here, you can enjoy galettes, as well as appetizer platters, crepes, and homemade ice cream.
Every Friday, local artists perform during blind tests.
📍1 Allée Robert Cheval 44980 Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire
📅 from April 17 to September 14, 2025
Le Beaujoire welcomes you, a 50-meter walk from the Parc des Expositions in Nantes and 10 minutes from the city center.
Discover our 47 peaceful rooms near the Erdre River, offering a cozy atmosphere with private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV.
Enjoy our restaurant's market-fresh cuisine featuring homemade products, as well as a gourmet breakfast served as an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Free private parking is available during your stay.
Book your vacation in Nantes now.
Ephemeral open-air guinguettes flourish every summer, offering convivial moments filled with music, snacks, and sunsets.
If you're visiting Nantes with family, a loved one, or friends, this is the perfect place to spend a pleasant evening.
Guinguettes: unmissable summer evenings on the banks of the Loire
Le Bateau-Lavoir
Moored in the heart of the Île de Nantes, this iconic guinguette embodies the festive spirit of the quays.
Conceived by the creators of the Machines de l'île, the Bateau Lavoir offers a varied artistic program including concerts, shows, DJs, and street food all week long.
Enjoy this unique setting by sipping a drink as the sun sets on the pontoon while listening to music.
📍Quai Ceineray 44000 Nantes
📅from March 31 to October 12, 2025
La Cambuse
Nestled on the banks of the Sèvre, La Cambuse is another Nantes institution.
Located along the Sèvre, this festive open-air café offers a wide range of activities, including pétanque tournaments, workshops, and even salsa lessons.
Every Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., a giant barbecue is held where everyone can bring their own grilled food.
It's the perfect place for a festive moment!
📍Berges Sellier Goudy - Pirmil Nantes
📅 Open Tuesday to Sunday
La Guinguette du Belvédère
La Guinguette du Belvédère comes alive every evening on the banks of the Loire for a drink, to admire the view, or to dance the night away.
Between jazz, Latin, blues, electro, and hip-hop, enjoy the many concerts and street art shows.
📍23, Bd Gaston Doumergue 44200 Nantes
📅 Monday to Sunday from 12 p.m. to midnight
La Sablière in Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire
Nestled in a green setting, in the Bellevue area of Sainte-Luce, La Sablière offers a view of the river with its refreshment bar, pétanque court, and large tables.
Here, you can enjoy galettes, as well as appetizer platters, crepes, and homemade ice cream.
Every Friday, local artists perform during blind tests.
📍1 Allée Robert Cheval 44980 Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire
📅 from April 17 to September 14, 2025
Your stay at the Le Beaujoire hotel and restaurant in Nantes
Le Beaujoire welcomes you, a 50-meter walk from the Parc des Expositions in Nantes and 10 minutes from the city center.
Discover our 47 peaceful rooms near the Erdre River, offering a cozy atmosphere with private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV.
Enjoy our restaurant's market-fresh cuisine featuring homemade products, as well as a gourmet breakfast served as an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Free private parking is available during your stay.
Book your vacation in Nantes now.
