Nantes

Nantes

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownNantes
Insee code44109
Postcode44000
Latitude47.2183710
Longitude-1.5536210
AltitudeFrom 2 to 52 meters
Surface65.19 km²
Population293234 inhabitants
Density4498 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelsRezé at 3.3 km
DepartmentLoire-AtlantiqueSaint-Sébastien-sur-Loire at 4.1 km
RegionPays de la LoireSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

City of Art and History in the rich heritage located at the confluence of the Loire and Erdre.

Nantes is the head of the department of Loire-Atlantique and the prefecture of the region Pays de la Loire.

Specialties: the sachet Nantes, Nantes cake ...


SIGHTSEEING
  • The Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and its museum.
  • Place Royale.
  • The historic districts.
  • The cathedral of Gothic style.
  • The Museum of Fine Arts.
  • Jules Verne Museum.
  • The garden plants.
  • The Park Beaujoire.
  • The edges of Erdre.
Detailed information
TransportSeaport of Nantes,   Train station of Chantenay,   Train station of Nantes
Information pointsTourist Office of Nantes
Leisure centresCastle Museum of the Ducs de Bretagne,   Garden of the Plantes,   Marina of L'Erdre,   Museum Dobrée,   Museum Jules Verne,   Museum of Fine Art of Nantes,   Museum of Natural History of Nantes,   Racecourse of the Petit Port
MonumentsBasilica Saint-Nicolas,   Castle of Bois-Briand,   Castle of La Gaudinière,   Castle of Pirmil,   Castle of the Dervallières,   Castle of the Ducs de Bretagne,   Cathedral Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul,   Chapel Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours,   Church Saint-Jacques de Pirmil,   Church Sainte-Thérèse,   Door Saint-Pierre,   Passage Pommeraye,   Prefecture of the Loire-Atlantique,   Stock Exchange of Nantes,   Temple of the Goût
Performance hallsCafé-Theatre of La Compagnie,   Cité des Congrès,   Exhibition Park Expo Nantes Atlantique,   L'Olympic,   Le Cabanier,   Le Ferrailleur,   Le Floride,   Le Grand T,   Le Lieu unique,   Le Pannonica,   Maison de la Poésie de Nantes,   Opera of Nantes - Théatre Graslin,   Salle Paul Fort,   Salle Vasse,   Scène Michelet,   Stadium Marcel-Saupin,   Stadium of La Beaujoire,   Stereolux,   Theatre Beaulieu Sémaphore,   Theatre Puzzle,   Theatre Universitaire de Nantes,   Theatre of Jeanne,   Theatre of Poche Graslin,   Theatre of the Sphinx - Espace Gérard Philipe,   Theatre of the Terrain Neutre - TNT
Natural sitesIsland Beaulieu,   Island Sardine,   Rock Maurice

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Nantes Marathon in April.
  • Just for Laughs Festival in April.
  • International Flower every five years.
  • Festival For Summer Hours July and August.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • The resorts of the Côte de Jade.
  • The medieval city of Clisson.
  • The Parc Naturel Régional de Brière and cottages.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Sailing on the rivers of NantesNature and the outdoors125 €Rezé (2.6 km)
Fishing on the Loire with an instructor-guideSports sensationsFrom 85 € to 240 €Thouaré-sur-Loire (9.9 km)
Pleasures of the palate and wine tasting at the castleLocal flavours36 €Le Pallet (17.4 km)
Introduction to Muscadet with a wine-growerLocal flavours6 €Mouzillon (22 km)
Canoe Kayak on the Sèvre NantaiseSports sensationsFrom 11.50 € to 14 €Gétigné (27 km)

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PHOTOS
Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne
 
Basin Erdre
Cathedral
 
Tomb
Castle
 
Erdre in the fog
Parc Floral de la Beaujoire
 
Floral Park
Rose Garden
 
Rose Garden
Royal Square Fountain
 
Fountain Place Royale
Basilique Saint-Nicolas
 
Basilica Saint-Nicolas - Nave
Holy Cross Church - Belfry
 
Moats (former bed of the Loire)
Chateau
 
Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne - Courtyard
Castle - Well in the courtyard
 
Castle - Chapel
Castle - Old Dungeon
 
Castle - Windows
LU Tower (Lefevre-Utile)
 
School of Fine Arts
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WEATHER
Tuesday 18 June
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Min. 14°C - Max. 20°C
Wednesday 19 June
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Min. 11°C - Max. 21°C
Thursday 20 June
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Min. 12°C - Max. 20°C
RESTAURANTS 
L'Alchimiste  
8.8
  SPECIAL OFFER
Nantes
The Alchemist bistro, located in Nantes, close to the Saint-Pierre Cathedral invites you to his table in a refined tones in the cozy atmosphere. Menu, you can enjoy French cuisine with...
Located in Nantes21 € per person 
Le Quartier Latin  
7.1
Nantes
Le Quartier Latin, located in Nantes, in the district Decré, near the Town Hall, invites you to discover Greek cuisine in a chic and modern. Large Greek statues enthroned in the room...
Located in Nantes27 € per person 
Les Chemins d'Alexandre  
8.4
Nantes
Located in the city center of Nantes, five minutes from the historic district, the restaurant welcomes you Les Chemins d'Alexandre in a contemporary setting with its stone walls, modern...
Located in Nantes30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La maison d'Hôtes - Nantes Centre  
Nantes
You will feel at home in one of our 3 bedrooms, bright and spacious with private bathrooms in the historic center of Nantes.
Located in NantesFrom 75 € to 85 € the double room 
Escale Cap Horn  
Nantes
This old shop, accessible from the sidewalk, located in a quiet street but picturesque, with many typical restaurants outside the center of Nantes, can accommodate one or two couples,...
Located in Nantes70 € the double room 
Canotage de France  
Rezé
2 km from nantes city center, on Loire shore, in a quiet large garden with car park close to the doors, two bedroom independantwith bathrooms, kitchen, lunch place and desk with internet....
Located 2.6 km from Nantes60 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite de ville de charme centre nantes
Nantes
For tourism or business, Be with you for a night, a weekend, a week or more. An independent apartment. Ready to live an immaculate decor and warm for your comfort. 34 m², 3 m high ceilings,...
Located in Nantes378 € per week 
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Le Landreau
We are located in the heart of the vineyard, the wine-making village Landreau, just minutes from Nantes. The cottage is part of a residence of the 18th century, and is the site of the...
Located 21 km from NantesFrom 220 € to 450 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping La Pindière    
8.3
Héric
Nested with calms of its bosky bower, near the Channel from Nantes in Brest and to only 15 mn of Nantes, the Camp-site Pindière accomodates you all the year for stays resting in a family...
Located 23 km from NantesFrom 11 € to 15.10 € per day 

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HOTELS
Quality Hotel & Suites Nantes Atlantique     
7.8
Nantes
Located a 10-minute drive from Nantes city centre, this hotel features modern air-conditioned accommodation, massages upon request and free internet access. The stylish guest rooms...
Located in NantesRoom from 40 €
Radisson BLU Hotel Nantes     
9.2
Nantes
Radisson BLU Hotel, Nantes is located in the city centre and just 1.3 km from the Loire River. It features a fitness centre and a spa, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. The rooms...
Located in NantesRoom from 100 €
Park & Suites Elégance Nantes-Carré Bouffay     
8.1
Nantes
This Park & Suites is located in central Nantes, 300 metres from the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany. Each studio has a kitchen, flat-screen satellite TV and free Wi-Fi internet access....
Located in NantesRoom from 46 €

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Park & Suites Elégance Nantes-Carré Bouffay
This Park & Suites is located in central Nantes, 300 metres from the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany. Each studio has a kitchen,...
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