© Alexis Courcoux

Nantes: 34 Figaro Bénéteau 3 are at the dock in Nantes. As they converge on the start city before next weekend’s start to La Solitaire du Figaro 34 Figaro solo sailors set off at1500hrs today from the Pont de Saint-Nazaire, where they will returnd to for the final finish. They started their climb up the Loire passing by Paimboeuf, the Parc à Carbon and Couëron. And now they are moored at the race dock on the quai de la Fosse this evening – in front of the Srart Village located in the in the centre of Nantes. It is a great introduction to (re)discover the Loire-Atlantique, host region and major partner of the race.

Five days of celebrations begin Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. in the city center at the foot of the Anne de Bretagne bridge. It is a perfect opportunity to come and meet the 34 skippers who will be presented on the Village stage (Friday August 19 at 6 p.m.), or even try out many different activities. .

Discover the program of the village of Nantes

What’s new this year are the Runs, which will be races during which the sailors, at the helm of their Figaro 3, will put on a show on the Loire! Animations to enjoy also on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Boats in place, skippers in town, everything can begin!