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Things to see in Nantes (France): 59 places and when to go

Nantes is a city in France with around 439,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 59 places in and around it, mainly History (21), Food and drink (16), Nature (8). The best known are Nantes Cathedral, Château des ducs de Bretagne and Fine Arts Museum of Nantes. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
France · 47.2104, -1.59
Population
About 439,000
Places
59 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (21) · Food and drink (16) · Nature (8) · With kids (7) · Temples (6) · Wildlife (6)
Best time
March to October.
Also possible
November to February.
Nearest airport
BOD Bordeaux, 274 km as the crow flies

What to see in Nantes

The places in and around Nantes, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 35, by what you come to do:

When to go to Nantes

The best time to visit Nantes is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible8:41
  2. FebPossible10:02
  3. MarBest time11:36
  4. AprBest time13:23
  5. MayBest time14:52
  6. JunBest time15:42
  7. JulBest time15:22
  8. AugBest time14:03
  9. SepBest time12:19
  10. OctBest time10:36
  11. NovPossible9:04
  12. DecPossible8:18

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. In April, 59 of the 59 places are at their best.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Nantes

The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 274 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of France, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Nantes?

The best known: Nantes Cathedral, Château des ducs de Bretagne, Fine Arts Museum of Nantes, Basilica of St. Donatian and St. Rogatian, Théâtre Graslin. In all, 59 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Nantes?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18.

How do you get to Nantes?

The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 274 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Nantes as the destination and these 59 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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