MSFS scenery

MSFS Nantes City Photogrammetry Scenery

Nantes, France comes alive with detailed photogrammetry scenery that recreates the Loire-Atlantique cityscape in crisp 3D for Microsoft Flight Simulator. An optimized package helps keep loading times low and performance smooth, while refined LOD tuning, texture fixes, and update-friendly integration enhance roads, traffic flow, and landmark flyovers.

5/5 (1) 369 downloads 1.06 GB Scanned clean France
Flight Simulator 2020 Flight Simulator 2024
Adam McEnroe
Editor reviewed · Tested in-sim

Expert Overview

The MSFS Nantes City Photogrammetry Scenery mod delivers a highly detailed recreation of Nantes, harnessing advanced photogrammetry to render the city’s iconic architecture and natural landscapes in striking realism. As someone with decades of flight simulation experience, I was impressed by how well the add-on captures the Loire-Atlantique region’s charm, thanks to high-resolution imagery and continuous refinements that ensure smoother performance and seamless connectivity with Microsoft Flight Simulator’s core environment.

Flying over Nantes Atlantique Airport or Saint-Nazaire Montoir Airport, you’ll appreciate how carefully the package has been optimized to reduce loading times while enhancing roads, traffic, and overall scenery dynamics. The latest updates incorporate fixes for texture flickering and improved LOD settings, further elevating immersion. In my opinion, this free-to-use mod is a must-have for any pilot eager to explore the rich topography of western France from a fresh perspective.

This mod was installed, tested and reviewed by Adam McEnroe for Fly Away Simulation. Adam is an FS mod expert. Read his bio →

Enhance your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience with the MSFS Nantes City Photogrammetry Scenery add-on. This meticulously designed mod brings the vibrant city of Nantes, located in the Loire-Atlantique region of France, to life within the simulator.

Sunset over Nantes, France show after installing this mod.Offering an immersive, realistic depiction of the city and its surroundings, the add-on captures the essence of Nantes through high-resolution, three-dimensional imagery.

Key Features

  • Authentic representation of Nantes, incorporating photogrammetry data for unparalleled realism.
  • Optimized package to ensure reduced loading times and a smooth simulation experience.
  • Seamless integration with Microsoft Flight Simulator's environment, enhancing road traffic and overall scenery dynamics.
  • Continuous improvements across versions, including texture flickering fixes and LOD (Level of Detail) adjustments for better performance.
  • Specific adjustments to maintain compatibility with Microsoft Flight Simulator updates.

Photogrammetry is a process that stitches together photographs from multiple angles to create 3D models of landscapes and structures. This technique allows for an exceptionally detailed and accurate recreation of real-world environments within the simulator. The MSFS Nantes City Scenery leverages this technology, offering sim pilots an immersive experience as they navigate over the city's landmarks and natural landscapes.

Local Airports for Takeoff and Landing

To fully experience the Nantes scenery, pilots can begin their journey from nearby airports. Each offers a unique gateway to exploring this beautifully rendered area:

  • Nantes Atlantique Airport (LFRS): The city's main international airport, located just southwest of Nantes. It serves as a perfect starting point for flights over the city and the wider Loire region.
  • Saint-Nazaire Montoir Airport (LFRZ): Situated near the mouth of the Loire River, this airport offers a scenic approach over the estuary, leading directly into the heart of the metropolitan area.

This add-on is not just a visual enhancement; it's a gateway to exploring one of France's most historically rich and dynamic cities from the skies. The developer has poured countless hours into refining the scenery, ensuring it operates seamlessly within the simulator, regardless of your system's configuration.

Installation Instructions

For a hassle-free installation, remove any previous Nantes or Beaujoire files. Download the archive, extract its contents, and copy the thalixte-nantes folder into the Community folder of your simulator's directory. This process integrates the scenery into your simulator, ready for your next flight.

As a freeware project, contributions to support ongoing development and updates are welcomed but not required. Every flight over Nantes is a testament to the dedication and skill that has gone into creating this immersive add-on.

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Free for all simmers · 1.06 GB · Scanned clean

File information

Filename
msfs-nantes-photo.zip
File size
1.06 GB
Virus scan
Clean (scanned with ClamAV)
Access
Freeware
Content rating
Everyone

Download speed: Free tier is capped at 2 Mbps (this file takes approximately 1h 16m at the cap). PRO members download at full line speed.

How to install this mod

MSFS scenery
  1. Extract the downloaded archive

    Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
  2. Locate your MSFS Community folder

    All MSFS add-ons live in the Community folder. Microsoft Store / Game Pass version: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community\. Steam version: %APPDATA%\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community\. Tip: enable Developer Mode in MSFS to see your exact Community folder path.
  3. Copy the scenery package into Community

    Drag the extracted scenery folder into your Community folder. Photogrammetry and large mesh packs can be 1GB+ — ensure you have disk space.
  4. Restart MSFS

    Close MSFS completely and relaunch. The new content appears in the Content Manager, on the World Map, or in the aircraft/livery selector.
  5. Always read the included readme

    Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.
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About the developer

Thalixte

Thalixte is a developer that has focused on creating photogrammetry and scenery packs for the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release.  All of this developer's releases have received fantastic feedback from many users on various flight sim websites including Fly Away Simulation.

Based in France, the developer tends to focus on creation of European packs however some "further afield" packs have also been created.

Enjoyed this mod? Thalixte released it as freeware. Consider donating to support future projects.

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