Henryk Sadura
Henryk Sadura

Kosher and Jewish Life in Nantes

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Nantes. Information about kosher restaurants, cafes, shops, bakeries or delis, kosher near me location based (GPS) search, & Jewish points of interest, such as shuls, mikvahs, kosher and observant friendly hotels and Jewish community centers in Nantes, France.

About Nantes

Nantes, a city on the Loire River in the Upper Brittany region of Western France, has a long history as a port and industrial center. It's home to the restored, 15th-century Château des Ducs de Bretagne, where the Dukes of Brittany once lived. The castle is now a local history museum with multimedia exhibits, and visitors can walk among its turrets. During the Gallic period the area belonged to the Namnetes, who were conquered by Julius Caesar in 56 BC. In 2003, the French weekly L'Express voted Nantes to be the "greenest city" in France, while in both 2003 and 2004 it was voted the "best place to live" by the weekly Le Point. Nantes has a Western European oceanic climate, with frequent rainfalls all year round and cool temperatures.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Nantes

A Jewish population was involved in the city from the 12th Century onwards. Over the years the Jewish community was expelled, killed at times, and re-admitted at others. The Jewish community of Nantes, which in 1808 numbered but thirty-five souls, now (1904) contained between thirty and forty families. There is a synagogue and Jewish community in Nantes.

Weather In Nantes

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Please note:

Shabbat times on this page are based on the common Candle lighting formulas - in most locations it is 18 minutes before sunset. If you have any comments or questions regarding Shabbat Times on this page, please contact us

What Is *JOFY?

JOFY, or "Jewish Observant Friendly" Establishments are lodging establishments offering special services for Jewish Observant guests such as Shabbat meals, accommodation on lower floors and regular keys for the rooms. It can also be a NON KOSHER establishment located in walking distance from the local Shul, community or kosher restaurants area.

Please note - *JOFY does NOT mean that KOSHER food is served on the premises!