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
Château des ducs de Bretagne - Musée d'Histoire de Nantes

Château des ducs de Bretagne - Musée d'Histoire de Nantes

in the heart of the city

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
Lieu Unique - LU

Lieu Unique - LU

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

Modern theatre, 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

In the Graslin area, the setting and décor of this listed restaurant is quite simply stunning. And the local food menu is up to standard too!
Guided Tour: Saint Peter and Saint Paul’s cathedral and its crypts

Guided Tour: Saint Peter and Saint Paul’s cathedral and its crypts

The construction of the cathedral began in 1434. Discover the wealth of this Gothic monument: the tomb of François II and Marguerite de Foix (16th); the organs of the 17th and 19th centuries; the cenotaph of the ...
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...
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.

Don't miss

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
A journey to Nantes, culture and tourism
The Abolition of Slavery Memorial Museum

The Abolition of Slavery Memorial Museum

unique in Europe

an urban, political and art project.
A journey to Nantes, culture and tourism
Château des ducs de Bretagne - Musée d'Histoire de Nantes

Château des ducs de Bretagne - Musée d'Histoire de Nantes

in the heart of the city

Rarely seen, the castle is accessible and free from the battlements to the moats. Its museum ...

To do

Promenade Nantaise - Strolling Nantes

Promenade Nantaise - Strolling Nantes

The most popular guided tour

To discover the entire city center

Guided Tours

Every weekend: discover the city in a traditional or original way.

River ferries

Sail for free with the Pass Nantes


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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