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Offered languages
- English
- French
Nantes produced the Edict of Tolerance, dreamed up Jules Verne, and built a shopping arcade so beautiful it's still in use — a city of consequential ideas.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Nantes on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Follow clues to the Château des ducs de Bretagne, the Passage Pommeraye, and the Place Graslin — ducal power, architectural wonder, and neoclassical elegance in one walk
• Move through Nantes at your own pace, following the app's lead
• Perfect for families, couples, and groups of any size
Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English and French.
Jules Verne imagined extraordinary journeys here. This one takes about 2 hours.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. *** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. *** Download the Explorial app for free. *** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.
What to expect
Your first landmark is the Château des ducs de Bretagne, the medieval fortress where the Edict of Nantes was signed in 1598 and whose moated walls and towers now enclose a museum of Nantes history — a building that has witnessed five centuries of French political life at close range.
From there the app takes you to the Passage Pommeraye, a three-level glass-roofed shopping arcade built in 1843 whose marble staircases, gas lamp fixtures, and ornamental ironwork make it one of the most beautiful commercial interiors in France and a UNESCO-listed monument.
The route concludes at Place Graslin, the elegant neoclassical square framed by the Grand Théâtre and its surrounding café-lined arcades — the beating heart of the city's cultural and social life since the 18th century.
Around 2 hours on foot through the compact centre.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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