Nantes Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Nantes
Nantes Centre
Visitors often come to Nantes Centre for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Place Royale and Bouffay Square. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Commerce Tram Stop.
Hauts-Paves - Saint-Felix
Hauts-Paves - Saint-Felix is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Japanese Garden and BabyBob.
Beaujoire
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.
Université - Michelet
Though Université - Michelet may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Place du Marechal Foch and Château of the Dukes of Brittany.
Graslin - Commerce
Graslin - Commerce is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Passage Pommeraye and Place Royale.
Ile de Nantes Palais des Congrès
Ile de Nantes Palais des Congrès is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Centre Commercial Beaulieu and Machines of the Isle of Nantes.
Hotel de la Cité
Very good breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Appart’hôtel Odalys City - Nantes Cité des congrès
Overall very good and friendly
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Nantes
Location was perfect. Access to the apartment was so easy. Nice room with an excellent bathroom.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Appart’hôtel Odalys City - Nantes Cité des congrès
Overall very good and friendly
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Comfort Aparthotel Nantes La Beaujoire
Perfect for one night to break up our journey back to the ferry. We needed somewhere with secure off road parking as we had bikes on the back of our van. This was ideal as it had a gate that was locked at night and you could park right near your apartment. Beds were very comfortable and nice spacious ...
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025
Seven Urban Suites Nantes Centre
Great location to walk to city center, avoiding the hustle bustle, with a Thai street food and a grocery store a minutes away. Quiet. English speaking staff. Good quality breakfast to fill up before exploring this lovely city.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit
Machines of the Isle of Nantes
You can study the exhibits at Machines of the Isle of Nantes, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nantes. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral.
Château of the Dukes of Brittany
You can find out about the history of Nantes with a visit to Château of the Dukes of Brittany. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Jardin des Plantes
Jardin des Plantes is just one of the places to see in Nantes, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral.
Passage Pommeraye
During your trip to Nantes, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Passage Pommeraye. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral.
Place Royale
Learn about the local history of Nantes when you take a trip to Place Royale. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Parc des Expositions de Nantes La Beaujoire
After visiting Parc des Expositions de Nantes La Beaujoire, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nantes. Wander the parks or discover the countryside in this trendy area.
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- Parc des Expositions de Nantes La Beaujoire
- La Cité Nantes Event Center
- Machines of the Isle of Nantes
- Hotel Dieu Hospital
- Stade de la Beaujoire
- Jardin des Plantes
- Passage Pommeraye
- Place Royale
- Place du Commerce
- Nantes Cathedral
- Hospital Saint Jacques
- Le Lieu Unique
- Cathédrale St-Pierre et St-Paul
- Eglise Notre-Dame de Bon Port
- Expo Nantes Atlantique
- Beaux-Arts Museum
- Japanese Garden
- Memorial of the Abolition of Slavery
- Atlanpole
- Nantes planetarium
- Théâtre de Poche Graslin
