Jardin des Plantes
Near Train Station 2 hrs
Stroll through a beautiful botanical garden.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Temperate
Languages
French and English
Local currency
EUR
(EUR)
Local time
(GMT+2)
Ideal trip length
2–5 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Bouffay Quarter
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Optional, 5-10% for good service
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
85 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Galette Saucisse
Curé Nantais (cheese)
Muscadet wine
Petit Beurre (biscuit)
When to visit Nantes
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: July, August
Busiest: Jul-Aug
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Jan40
Cold, often grey
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Feb45
Chilly, some rain
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Mar60
Cool, spring begins
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Apr70
Mild, pleasant days
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May80
Warm, vibrant blooms
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Jun85
Warm, long days
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Jul90
Hot, peak season
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Aug90
Warm, festive mood
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Sept80
Mild, comfortable
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Oct65
Cool, autumn colors
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Nov50
Chilly, increasing rain
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Dec40
Cold, festive lights
Things to do in Nantes
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
Showing 7 of 7 places ·
Best in the morning
1 place
Best in the afternoon
3 places
Les Machines de l'île
Île de Nantes 3 hrs
Ride the Grand Éléphant and explore mechanical wonders.
Musée d'Arts de Nantes
City Center 2 hrs
Discover a rich collection of fine arts.
Trentemoult Village
Trentemoult 3 hrs
Take a Navibus to this charming, colorful fishing village.
Any time of day
3 places
Château des Ducs de Bretagne
City Center 2.5 hrs
Explore the historic castle and its museum.
Passage Pommeraye
City Center 1 hr
Admire the stunning 19th-century shopping arcade.
Rue Kervégan & Île Feydeau
Île Feydeau 1.5 hrs
Wander through the elegant 18th-century architecture.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Nantes
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Classic Roadtrip
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Activity tour
4x4 crossing in a Private Estate in Pays de Loire
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From Nantes - Vineyard of Nantes in Minivan - Half day
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Standard tour
Private 3-hour Walking Tour of Nantes with official tour guide
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Standard tour
All Inclusive Food Tour of Nantes Old Town with Local Guide
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Unstructured tour
Private Transfer from Airports to Nantes
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Standard tour
Nantes Must-see Attractions Walking Tour
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Standard tour
Nantes Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Nantes
Straight-line distance from the centre of Nantes.
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