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- English
- French
Travel around Nantes with a passionate local Guide and discover the city from a new angle. Each visit is an immersion in the history, architecture and fascinating anecdotes of Nantes. You will learn all about hidden treasures and good addresses while having fun. This unique experience is ideal for groups, corporate events or field trips. Join a small group for an intimate and rewarding tour.
- Guided walking, cycling or boat tour
- Enjoy a friendly and interactive approach
- Reduced rates available for students and groups
- Available daily by appointment
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Large medieval gate next to the Cathedral and Bus stop. Wait under or next to it.
Large medieval gate next to the Cathedral and Bus stop. Wait under or next to it.
Itinerary
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1Place Graslin
Place Graslin is one of the great symbols of 18th century Nantes. During the tour, you will discover its elegant neoclassical architecture, the famous Graslin Theatre, the bourgeois buildings built during the maritime trade era, as well as the history of the neighborhood imagined by the architect and entrepreneur Jean-Joseph-Louis Graslin. The square also evokes the golden age of Nantes, its cafés, its cultural life and the transformations of the city over the centuries.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Passage Pommeraye
The Pommeraye Passage is one of the most beautiful covered passages in Europe and a 19th century masterpiece. During the visit, you will discover its spectacular architecture mixing monumental stairs, glass roof, sculptures and shopping galleries, as well as the history of its construction by Louis Pommeraye. The passage also illustrates the development of Nantes trade and the elegance of the bourgeoisie of the time, in an atmosphere that has remained almost intact for nearly two centuries.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Chateau Des Ducs De Bretagne
The castle of the Dukes of Brittany is the main historical monument of Nantes and the former residence of the Dukes of Brittany. During the visit, we discover its ramparts, its inner courtyard mixing medieval architecture and Renaissance, as well as the story of Anne of Brittany, a major figure in Breton history. The castle also evokes the evolution of Nantes, from the wars of the duchy to the great seaport of the following centuries.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Île Feydeau is a former islet of the Loire that has become an emblematic district in the centre of Nantes. During the visit, you will discover its elegant mansions of the 18th century, recognizable by their ornate facades and sometimes leaning because of the ancient marshy soils. The district evokes the golden age of the port of Nantes, the maritime trade and the wealth of shipowners who built their homes there.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Le Lieu Unique is a cultural centre located in the former LU biscuit factory, Nantes’ industrial emblem. During the visit, you will discover the history of the famous biscuit factory in Nantes, the architecture of the renovated building and its iconic tower decorated in the Belle Époque style. The site also illustrates the transformation of Nantes from an industrial city to a metropolis focused on culture and contemporary creation.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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