Attractions
Nantes has been labeled a city of art and history due to its extensive heritage and culture. Its picturesque areas are home to various buildings that help trace Nantes’ history.
Historic landmarks
- Château des ducs de Bretagne
Features: It is a large fortified chateau that used to be the residence of the Dukes of Brittany between the 13th and 16th centuries.
Open hours: September – June 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; July – August 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: 4 place Marc-Elder
Directions: Bus 4; Tram 1 (Duchesse Anne)
- Nantes Cathedral
Features: Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral built between the 15th and 19th century.
Open hours: Daily 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Place St-Pierre
Museums
- Musée des Beaux Arts
Features: It contains a fine collection of paintings and sculptures from the 12th to the 18th century.
Open hours: Wednesday – Monday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission: 3.50€
Location: 10 rue Georges-Clemenceau
- Natural History Museum
Open hours: Wednesday – Monday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission: 3.50€
Location: 12, rue Voltaire
- Jules Verne Museum
Features: Jules Verne memorabilia and gathering place for his fans.
Open hours: Wednesday – Monday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: 3, rue de l’Hermitage
Other
- Planetarium
Open hours: Monday – Friday; shows at 10.30 a.m., 2.15 p.m. and 3.45 p.m. (about an hour); Sundays at 3 p.m. and 4.30 p.m.
Admission: 5€
Location: 8, rue des Acadiens