Nantes

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Nantes which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture
Nantes which includes heritage elements
Nantes which includes heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and heritage elements
Nantes which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture
Nantes featuring heritage elements and a garden

Explore lively streets to discover an ancient city reinvented from its initial settlement on the Loire River banks over 2,000 years ago.

With its significant role in historical events from antiquity to the French Revolution, Nantes oozes national heritage. Study modern monuments and exciting culture trails to experience an art-rich city. Art festivals and diverse architectural flourishes have redefined the former province of Brittany’s medieval capital.

Nantes’ varied architecture is a major attraction. Learn about the city’s former reign as a Brittany icon when you visit the Château des ducs de Bretagne. From here, see the ruins of the Roman city walls and St. Peter’s Gate. Explore Le Bouffay, Nantes’ medieval heart, to see the Gothic Nantes Cathedral and Psalette mansion. Admire the ornate belfry towering above the Sainte-Croix Church. For modern architectural highlights, investigate the magnificent glass roof of the Passage Pommeraye and the 20th-century landmark Station Prouvé.

Admire sweeping city views from soaring Tour de Bretagne. Stroll along the Loire River banks and see intriguing public artworks on the Quai des Antilles. Follow Le Voyage à Nantes, a green-painted line weaving along miles of inner-city pavement to highlight a curated selection of public artworks, architectural treasures and monuments. This art project is also the force behind the Estuaire Nantes – Saint Nazaire art trail, which displays 30 artworks along the Loire River’s estuary. See more art displayed in the Fine Arts Museum, while zoological displays and minerals are showcased at the Natural History Museum of Nantes. Enjoy an Angers-Nantes Opéra performance at the Théâtre Graslin or catch a giant marionette show by the Royal de Luxe street theater company.

Have a break at a traditional terraced café or restaurant and enjoy Nantes’ fantastic offerings of fresh seafood and local produce. Try oysters, langoustines, cheeses and regional pastries. A short distance from the city, find a collection of vineyards growing Nantes’ celebrated muscadet wines.

Reach Nantes via plane or rail. A tram network facilitates getting around the city. Learn about Nantes’ fascinating heritage as you tour around the city’s historic seaport, medieval quarter and contemporary art trails.

Where to stay in Nantes

Nantes which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

Nantes Centre

4.5/5(43 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Nantes Centre, you might enjoy attractions like Place du Commerce and Place Royale. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Commerce Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Nantes Centre
Nantes which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

Decré-Cathédrale

5/5(1 area review)

Historic sites and bars are highlights of Decré-Cathédrale. Make a stop by Nantes Cathedral or Château of the Dukes of Brittany while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Commerce Tram Stop to get around town.

Decré-Cathédrale

Hauts-Paves - Saint-Felix

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

Hauts-Paves - Saint-Felix is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Japanese Garden and BabyBob.

Hauts-Paves - Saint-Felix
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Beaujoire

4/5(3 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the bars and gardens in Beaujoire. You might want to make time for a stop at Stade de la Beaujoire or Parc des Expositions de Nantes La Beaujoire.

Beaujoire

Madeleine-Champ de Mars

Visitors to Madeleine-Champ de Mars enjoy its historic sites, and if you want to do some exploring, Le Lieu Unique is worth a stop.

Madeleine-Champ de Mars
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Graslin - Commerce

Graslin - Commerce is noteworthy for its coffeehouses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Passage Pommeraye and Place du Commerce.

Graslin - Commerce
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Nantes
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Nantes
4 out of 5
2 bis rue de Santeuil, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥11,885 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
¥11,885
¥14,056 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Nantes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (628 reviews)
"The staff are so kind and the property is exactly as pictured. Had a wonderful time in Nantes!"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Nantes
Hotel de la Cité
Hotel de la Cité
3 out of 5
9 Rue de Rieux, Nantes
The price is ¥12,825 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
¥12,825
¥14,751 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Nantes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (334 reviews)
Simply lovely
"Was a great hotel. Room was modern and new. Very clean and practical. The staff was great too, very welcoming and spoke english without hesitation. They let me take the Express breakfast to the room as well and gave us 2 bottles of water as well wothout asking. Sweeeet"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Hotel de la Cité
Citadines Confluent Nantes
Citadines Confluent Nantes
4 out of 5
2 Avenue Anne Cazeneuve, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥13,073 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
¥13,073
¥15,359 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nantes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Popular attractions Centre Commercial Beaulieu and Machines of ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (193 reviews)
Happy Christmas!!🎄 🎄
"Great hotel, comfortable and good value. I'll stay here again whilst visiting Nantes."

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2024

Citadines Confluent Nantes
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Citadines Confluent Nantes
Citadines Confluent Nantes
4 out of 5
2 Avenue Anne Cazeneuve, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nantes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Popular attractions Centre Commercial Beaulieu and Machines of ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (193 reviews)
Happy Christmas!!🎄 🎄
"Great hotel, comfortable and good value. I'll stay here again whilst visiting Nantes."

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2024

Citadines Confluent Nantes
Seven Urban Suites Nantes Centre
Seven Urban Suites Nantes Centre
4 out of 5
10 rue Konrad Adenauer, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Nantes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (655 reviews)
"perfect to spend a night in Nantes"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2025

Seven Urban Suites Nantes Centre
Comfort Aparthotel Nantes La Beaujoire
Comfort Aparthotel Nantes La Beaujoire
3 out of 5
2 rue des Citrines, Chemin du chateau de l'Aubiniere, Nantes
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Nantes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Stade de la Beaujoire and Beaujoire ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (567 reviews)
"Good cheap accommodation We had three rooms. One had a strong smell of curry, but apart from that it was fine."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

Comfort Aparthotel Nantes La Beaujoire
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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