Chérie FM Nantes

Chérie FM Nantes carries the network's soft-pop formula into the Loire, and it knows exactly who it's playing for. Think adult contemporary with a French accent: Clara Luciani and Julien Doré next to Adele and Ed Sheeran, all polished to a warm sheen. Mornings keep the talk light and the music steady. No surprises. That's the appeal. The slower hours are where it earns its keep, drifting toward love songs and older French chanson, the sort of thing that fits a rainy drive along the Erdre. You won't find much adventure here, and it doesn't pretend otherwise. It's a comfort station, built for ki…