Nantes Centre Travel Guide
Nantes
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
La Cité Nantes Event Center
Learn about the events happening in La Cité Nantes Event Center during your trip to Nantes. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral.
Things to do
Nantes Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Outdoor escape game | Jules Verne - The extraordinary challenge
Outdoor escape game One for all, all for one
Nantes Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Sights
Discover Nantes while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
Nantes Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Top hotels in Nantes Centre
Hotel de la Cité
"Clean place with nice AC system during the heat wave"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Nantes
"The check-in location and the accommodation location are different, which seems a bit unusual. Apart from that, everything else looks good"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Nantes
"Amazing breakfast, gracious and helpful staff. A wonderful property."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hotel Billie
"Expect location, Room is quiet and clean. Good breakfast and expect service!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Appart’City Confort Nantes Centre
"It was a good centrally located hotel with nightlife around the corner. The castle / chateau is literally around the corner. Train Station 5 minute walk. The rooms looked bigger on the photos but they were fine. Plenty of storage space. Fridge and small kitchen. Bathroom was spacious. I would recommend ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
DEMAIN Hôtel & Conciergerie
"Great location, just a few metres from Place Graslin and the Mediatheque tram stop. Staff was friendly and accommodating wherever possible. Room has good heating and bedding was comfy. Would have appreciated a physical divider instead of a mere shower curtain to separate the basin/shower area. Fresh ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nantes Centre
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.
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.
Gloriette - Feydeau
While there might not be top attractions in Gloriette - Feydeau, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Place du Commerce and Passage Pommeraye.
Decré-Cathédrale
Historical 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.
Quartier Bretagne
Some popular features of Quartier Bretagne include its restaurants and historical sites. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Place Royale or Passage Pommeraye are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Madeleine-Champ de Mars
Visitors to Madeleine-Champ de Mars enjoy its historical sites, and if you want to do some exploring, Le Lieu Unique is worth a stop.
