Nantes – a Blend of Peace, Beauty, and Green Gardens

Nantes is an amazing, even to say, charming French city. You can find numerous splendid attractions here – historical sightseeing, modern buildings, and splendid green gardens. You may experience all of these features easily and enjoy all of these types of attractions during your Nantes walking tours.

Spots to See in Nantes

If you would like to visit this resort, there are good places to suggest you in the first turn:

Castle of the Dukes of Brittany (Château des Ducs de Bretagne)

This is an amazing old castle located in the city center. You can delve into the local history by visiting the Nantes History Museum which is located in this beautiful castle. Of course, in addition, you can also enjoy truly stunning views of the city. Visiting this place will cost you around €9.

Église Sainte-Croix

This is an old church famous for its intricate Gothic architecture and splendid glass windows. This is a peaceful yet interesting place since it offers to see the past of the region. Visiting this church is free of charge unless you book a guided tour to find out more about this building and the history of the region. This place is located almost in the city center.

Nantes Museum of Fine Arts (Musée d'Arts de Nantes)

This museum hosts a vast collection of artworks from the Middle Ages and up to contemporary art. There are always lots of interesting exhibitions and events taking place here. The standard price for visiting this gorgeous place is €15. It is located right in the city center.

Botanical Garden (Jardin des Plantes)

Never omit this place if you decide to visit Nantes. This spot is not a botanical garden but a true paradise. It has different plant collections, themed gardens, and greenhouses. This beautiful and calm place is located conveniently not far from the city center.

La Cité des Congrès

This is an exhibition and trade center in Nantes that hosts numerous interesting events, including concerts. The building itself is an architectural marvel and can be easily reached on foot from the city center. The price for a specific event may vary.

Start with these local attractions during your free tours in Nantes to explore the city and enjoy your vacation.

Practical Tips Helping to Arrange Your Future Tour Better

Nantes has a quite convenient location. It is easily reachable by air since there is the Nantes Atlantique Airport located only 10 km away from the city center. A short ride by shuttle bus from this airport to the city center will take around 25 minutes only and will cost you €20. There is also a local railway station in Nantes, located close to the city center.

Our free walking tours in Nantes take around 2-2.5 hours. For international tourists, these walks are available in English and Spanish. There are lots of local attractions to see during these tours. Many of our customers have already explored such and shared with us this feedback:

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A truly captivating city is waiting for you – book your best Nantes city tour without hesitation. Enjoy a mix of historical sightseeing, modern attractions as well as lots of marvelous green spaces. This is an easy-to-reach and charming French city that is a worthy destination in all terms.

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An attentive guide, he spoke slowly and we understood very well!

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Interesting, although some historical data too much. The guide was nice, with a good voice and a good handling of the group. I would have liked more information about culinary places. But this is...

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We liked the tour very much. The guide made it very entertaining, the duration and the tour were adequate and everything she told us about the city was very interesting.

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For two hours we have known the city from the hand of our guide Carolina. In addition to the history she told us interesting curiosities that made the tour very entertaining. Thank you Carolina!

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Carolina has been a great guide and has explained in a very pleasant way the history of Nantes and its curiosities, giving meaning to all the walks and visits made afterwards. Thanks to her...

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