Mellinet Travel Guide
Nantes
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.

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.

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 du General Mellinet
Find out about the history of Nantes when you take a trip to Place du General Mellinet. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral.
Things to do

Nantes Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

Nantes: Escape Game Outdoor - The elixir of the alchemist

Outdoor escape game | Jules Verne - The extraordinary challenge

Outdoor escape game One for all, all for one

Nantes Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

Discover Nantes while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
Top hotels in Mellinet

Appart’hôtel Odalys City - Nantes Cité des congrès
Clean, warm, practical kitchen, parking next door building, great breakfast
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Westotel Nantes Atlantique

Hotel de la Cité
Amazing location, very helpful staff, good price
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Nantes
A hidden gem in the city with a better than average price - staff was excellent - would highly recommend
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Mercure Nantes Centre Gare
Adjacent to the train station. Nice bed.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

OKKO Hotels Nantes Centre Ville
The location is so good and it's just within the old town, so very convenient for traveller. And I like they provided the place in the ground floor, where you can get drinking water, coffee and some snacks. They have gym and sauna room too, which is a bonus!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mellinet

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.

Sainte-Anne - Zone portuaire
If you're spending some time in Sainte-Anne - Zone portuaire, Machines of the Isle of Nantes and Le Karting are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Gloriette - Feydeau
While there might not be top attractions in Gloriette - Feydeau, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Passage Pommeraye and Place Royale.

République - Les Ponts
When in République - Les Ponts, you can plan a visit to Machines of the Isle of Nantes and Passage Pommeraye, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bouffay
While you're in Bouffay, take in top sights like Bouffay Square and jump on the metro at Commerce Tram Stop to see more of the city.
