A Peaceful Stroll Through Jardin de Plantes

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The Jardin de Plantes is a quiet spot in the middle of a busy city, and my niece came along for a walk through it with me — Pentax ME Super loaded with Kentmere 100.

That day there was a bonus: sculptures and installations from the Voyage à Nantes were dotted around the garden, mixed in with the usual plants and paths. Away from the noise of the city, it was an easy, unhurried couple of hours.

My niece explored every corner while I got on with the Pentax, the Kentmere 100 doing its usual job. Nothing dramatic, just a good afternoon out with a camera.

Capturing Nantes: A Photowalk Through Urban Charms

Posted on August 25, 2023July 1, 2026 Posted in Art, Black and White Photography, Film Photography, France, Nantes Photography, Street PhotographyTagged art in Nantes, artistic exploration, artistic wonders, bike shots, capturing city life, capturing moments, capturing urban life, Cigale café, city's essence, city's pulse, cityscape charm, classic photography, Combronne statue, creative exploration, Film Photography, Fomapan 100, France, hidden beauty, historical elegance, marine sculptures, Nantes attractions, Nantes landmarks, nostalgic charm, Pentax ME SUper, photo walk, Place Graslin, Place Royale, preserving memories, rollei rpx 100, timeless allure, urban art, urban exploration, urban photography, urban rhythm, urban storytelling, urban theater, urban tranquility, vintage camera, visual narrative, Voyage à nantesLeave a comment

This was a photowalk through Nantes with the Pentax ME Super, first loaded with Rollei RPX 100 and then Fomapan 100, taking in some of the sculptures and public art around the city, including a few pieces from that year’s Voyage à Nantes.

First stop was Place Royale, where the fountain is decorated with marine sculptures by the Belgian artist Maen Florin.

Next was Place Graslin, where the statue of Cambronne — the newer version, by Maya Eneva and the Cellule B collectif — stands outside the Cigale café.

A walk along Cours Cambronne took in two Voyage à Nantes pieces: “homme pressé” by the English sculptor Thomas Houseago, and “éloge à la transgression” by Philippe Ramette.

No Nantes photowalk is complete without the bike shots. It also allows people to keep fit and be very smug about not polluting…

Two rolls, one classic camera, and a decent look at some of the city’s public art along the way.