A journey to Nantes, culture and tourism

To see , to do

The castle for its ramparts, the "lieu unique" for the mind, the passage pommeraye for shopping, the Cigale to  taste, the cathedral for the tomb, the botanical garden for camellias and magnolias, ...

Shopping

Going home ...

Don’t forget to take home our delicious specialities. Muscadet sur Lie, Petit Beurre LU biscuits, Guérande “fleur de sel” salt, butter caramels, traditional Berlingot et Rigollette sweets, ...

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A journey to Nantes, culture and tourism
Castle of the dukes of Brittany - History of Nantes Museum

Castle of the dukes of Brittany - History of Nantes Museum

Last castle of the Loire before the river ...

[PASS] Free access to museum. Rarely seen, the castle is accessible and free from the battlements to the moats. Its museum on the History of Nantes with contemporary scenography appeals to all.
A journey to Nantes, culture and tourism
The Grand éléphant and Galerie of the Machines de l'Ile

The Grand éléphant and Galerie of the Machines de l'Ile

essential and unique in Nantes

The universe of plants and the one of the Heron Tree
From 14/05/2013 to 30/06/2013
in Les machines de l'ile
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Lieu Unique - LU

Lieu Unique - LU

Atypic art center, bar, restaurant, LU tower, ...

Modern theater, dance, music and 3-dimensional art at its best in this former LU factory re-sized to house a mix of genres, cultures and people.
PASSAGE POMMERAYE

PASSAGE POMMERAYE

Classy boutiques in a historic monument.

Beneath the elegant glass ceiling rises its monumental staircase flanked by allegorical statues. The boutiques in the shopping arcade bring this listed building to life.
Brasserie La Cigale

Brasserie La Cigale

Decor 1900, listed restaurant

[PASS] ] Winter special offer from 1/10-31/03. One free ‘tout chocolat celaya’ break, made up of an old – and style – chocolat with 3 small cakes of the day !
Jardin des Plantes - Botanical garden

Jardin des Plantes - Botanical garden

Magnolia, camellia, greenhouse, kid’s playground

Three centuries of botany, sea-faring and the green fingers of the gardeners have made the gardens what they are today. Maybe you’ll be able to smell the adventure coming from the fragrances...
Trentemoult

Trentemoult

It was once a fishing and Cape Horner village

Lovely for a pleasant stroll, and a place to have something to eat and drink, to chat with friends and watch the changing hues of the Loire under the setting sun.
A journey to Nantes, culture and tourism

Ile de Nantes

Area of the former shipyards

Five kilometres long, one kilometre wide and surrounded by stretches of the Loire, the Isle of Nantes is the link between the north and the south of Greater Nantes.
Erdre river

Erdre river

The banks of the Erdre offer town and country ...

Heading north you will be able to admire many small ports, manors, stately homes and mansions even before you get to where the river widens out beautifully at the marina in Sucé-sur-Erdre.

Don't miss

En Guerres

En Guerres

From 02/05/2013 to 30/06/2013
in Chateau des ducs de bretagne
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Le Nid (The Nest) - Jean Jullien

Le Nid (The Nest) - Jean Jullien

Bar with a panoramic view on the city

[PASS] complimentary drink
A journey to Nantes, culture and tourism
The Sea World Merry-go-Round

The Sea World Merry-go-Round

An authentic 360-degree theatre

Free with the Pass Nantes. An incredible urban sculpture dedicated to the sea
From 14/05/2013 to 30/06/2013
in Carrousel des mondes marins
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The Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery

The Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery

Uunique in Europe

An urban, political and art project
A journey to Nantes, culture and tourism
The Grand éléphant and Galerie of the Machines de l'Ile

The Grand éléphant and Galerie of the Machines de l'Ile

essential and unique in Nantes

The universe of plants and the one of the Heron Tree
From 14/05/2013 to 30/06/2013
in Les machines de l'ile
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A journey to Nantes, culture and tourism
Castle of the dukes of Brittany - History of Nantes Museum

Castle of the dukes of Brittany - History of Nantes Museum

Last castle of the Loire before the river ...

[PASS] Free access to museum. Rarely seen, the castle is accessible and free from the ...
A journey to Nantes, culture and tourism
Péage Sauvage - Observatorium

Péage Sauvage - Observatorium

Created for Estuaire 2012

A massive wooden sculpture on which we might invent a simple and convivial life to replace urban ...

To do

Guided tours

Every weekend

These tours offer you a classic visit, or often a more original one depending on the theme.
from
7,00 €

River ferries

Sail for free with the Pass Nantes

Promenade Nantaise - Strolling Nantes

Promenade Nantaise - Strolling Nantes

The most popular guided tour

To discover the entire city center
23/06/2013
in Nantes tourisme
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Good ideas

Nantes in family

What to do ? What to see ?

An absolute must is a visit, and maybe even a ride on the Giant Elephant who trumpets around the Isle of Nantes.

Shopping

Going home ...

Don’t forget to take home our delicious specialities. Muscadet sur Lie, Petit Beurre LU biscuits, Guérande “fleur de sel” salt, butter caramels, traditional Berlingot et Rigollette sweets, ...

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See the program of your week-end in Nantes


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