The Hangar à Banane, the new party centre!

Built in 1901, the Hangar à bananes was first used in 1929 to store and ripen bananas imported from Guadeloupe, Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire. This activity continued until the 1970s, when it gradually fell into disuse. It wasn't until the early 2000s that its potential was reconsidered to accommodate new cultural and leisure activities, while preserving the site's industrial-port identity. In 2007, with the opening of the first bars, a new life began for the Hangar à Banane.

Getting to the Hangar à Banane 🚌

The Hangar is quite far from the centre of Nantes. The most pleasant way to get there is to take the tram to the "Gare maritime" stop (line 1) and then take the navibus that crosses the Loire arm and drops you off right in front of the hangar (summer only).

The Buren rings

A stroll around the Hangar à bananes is an opportunity to admire the Rings, a permanent work by Daniel Buren, the contemporary artist who also created the famous columns in the Cour d'honneur of the Palais Royal in Paris. Lined up along the Quai des Antilles are 18 majestic rings, each 4 metres in diameter, which light up at night in red, green and blue, bathing the site in an almost unreal atmosphere. Buren drew his inspiration for this work from Nantes' memory of slavery. The rings are reminiscent of those worn by slaves who were deported to France. Along with the elephant in the Machines, they have become one of the symbols of the Île de Nantes.

A bit of culture:

Because art is never far away in Nantes, the HAB gallery at Le Hangar puts on some great, and often quite crazy, exhibitions. Stop by the gallery shop, which offers a wide range of art books and a selection of unusual objects by local designers.

Covering an area of 7,800 m², the Hangar à bananes is home to bars, restaurants, a theatre, a nightclub and an exhibition hall dedicated to contemporary art. Whether you prefer a quiet afternoon diabolo, a sunset aperitif or a wild night out, there's something for everyone here!

Stroll along the quays and let us guide you to the venue of your choice.

Here are our favourite addresses to help you do just that.

Where to eat? 🍴

The Hangar à bananes isn't necessarily the best place in town to eat out, but if you're crying out for food, here are a few addresses.

If you're more of an aperitif with boards to share with friends, the Terrasse de l'Île, affiliated to the Warehouse club welcomes you in a Jungle spirit from Tuesday to Sunday. The Australian Café also has a great selection of well-stocked aperitifs.

And because it's always a safe bet, La Romana is the ideal place to enjoy a good pizza at Le Hangar.

And for those late-night cravings, the chip shop stays open late every weekend.

Where to see a concert?

📍 Le Ferrailleur :

Perhaps the Hangar's best address. A favourite with all music lovers in the west, Le Ferrailleur's reputation is well established. With its top-quality rock line-up and friendly atmosphere, it's the ideal place to get your feet tapping with a good beer! At the end of the concerts at 11.30pm, Le Ferrailleur transforms into a club with DJ sets until 4am.

Every summer since 2016, the venue has also been organising Concerts sauvages, free concerts on the terrace where you can discover promising young talent. What could be better after a tiring day of sightseeing than to relax with a musical aperitif overlooking the Loire?

2 or 3 times a week from 7pm to 8pm.

Note that the Rond-Point and the Australian Café also offer a musical programme.

Where to get a drink? 🍷

In summer, THE place to enjoy a drink in the sunshine is La Cantine du Voyage, a temporary spot that takes place every summer at Le Hangar. Relax on one of the colourful deckchairs and enjoy the no-fuss, homemade, one-course meals (vegetarian option available) at very reasonable prices (main course + dessert + drink at €14). At La Cantine, you'll also find petanque courts and a colourful, original play area to keep your children occupied while you relax in a deckchair.

If you've got your sea legs, the Dock Yard is also a great place to enjoy a drink with friends. With its wooden walls and decoration of ropes and pulleys, you'll feel as if you've boarded a sailing boat to the West Indies. No transatlantic crossing planned, but a good choice of drinks at reasonable prices, including excellent Irish beers and whiskies. DJ sets are also organised at weekends.

Where to dance? 💃

If you're more into Latin rhythms and arranged rum, the Cuban bar La Calle is for you! If you're more into electro sounds, the Warehouse is the place to be all night long.