Top Nantes Art & Culture

Nantes is best known for its medieval castle and ‘Les Machines de L’Ile’, but the city is also full of art, architecture, and cultural sites that many travelers don’t get to see. On this Lokafy walking tour, connect with a Nantes local who will show you around their city like a friend and take you to the neighborhoods, museums, shops, and restaurants that they know and love. Chat with your guide before you arrive and devise an itinerary that suits your preferences and style of travel.

Add some self-balancing fun to your sightseeing in Nantes, and take to a Segway for a city tour. You’ll zip around the city with ease, covering more ground than you could do by foot, on a tour of the key Nantes sights. Pass by Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de l'Île, and more, as you learn about the city from your guide.

Experience the best of Nantes in a fun and efficient way on this 90-minute Segway tour. Get a great overview of the city as you visit highlights like the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, Place Bouffay, Passage Pommeray, Place Royale, the Jules Verne House, Water Mirror, and more. Cover distance with ease and discover the many sides of this charming French city.

Discover the top attractions in Nantes in a fun, and time-saving way—on a Segway tour. Whizz through the streets, and cover more ground than you would on a walking tour. Travel past River Erdre, see the Cathedral, Château des ducs de Bretagne, and learn about the city’s fascinating history. With this small-group tour, get a more personalized experience.

Nestled on the Loire River, Nantes was always known as the capital of Brittany, though now it’s in a different region. It is a vibrant city, an experimental and artistic place crammed with lots of attractions. The long and rich history of the city has left many sites of historical importance to explore, and the industrious spirit of the inhabitants of Nantes turn this city into constant evolution. See some of the highlights of Nantes, and listen to the engaging stories of our professional local guide. You will learn about: Founded by Celts around 70 BC Gaulish period Roman Empire Carolingian Empire French Wars of Religion Duchy of Brittany Edict of Nantes French Atlantic slave trade French Revolution Battle of Nantes Gamma world city

Discover the dynamic city of Nantes on the Loire and Erdre Rivers on this fun Segway tour. Take in all the highlights in just 2.5 hours, hopping off to stroll around the Japanese Garden, peek inside Saint Pierre Cathedral, and pose for photos in the beautiful Passage Pommeraye arcade. Along the way, see the Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Place Graslin, and the Machines de l'île, including the gigantic mechanical Elephant.

Discover Nantes, one of France’s most dynamic and creative cities, with a local guide. Take in all the highlights, including the giant mechanical Elephant and the Iles de Machines, the Passage Pommeraye, and the picturesque gardens of the Ile de Versailles. Gain a local perspective as you visit the most popular sights, as well as a few surprises along the way.

This Experience is provided by a private local. The group size is up to 8 people. If you want to spice up your instagram feed and impress your friends with stunning shots from your travels, then you are at the right place! Let me show you the most beautiful and impressive spots in Nantes and guide you with some useful tips to take good pictures from your phone or camera! Of course, while strolling through the city and taking photos of the most unique places, you will also get to know more about Nantes and learn about its secrets from a local’s perspective. Join me on this adventure and bring your insta feed to the next level. Make sure you don’t book this experience too late, as you don’t want to miss the golden hour!

In these times when our society seeks to go ever faster, we are in search of serenity and seek to relive the present moment and to take advantage of it. By strolling in these emblematic cars of our ancestors, by furrowing the Nantes vineyard aboard our 2 Citroën CVs, by breathing the smell of these popular cars, we will be able to travel to the time of our ancestors, this time when we took time to enjoy. We will find the old stones and tread on the clay to taste a selection of muscadets around a wooden barrel, in a castle lost in the middle of the greenery and vineyards. These few hours will allow us to relive these emotions of the past that we have forgotten today.

A journey to Nantes To start this list of things to do in Nantes Nantes, here is an original project that takes place you will explore the best of Nantes, heritage, culture, adventure, and best french cousine. Entitled A journey to Nantes (“Le Voyage à Nantes” in French), this cultural event allows you to discover the city’s must-see attractions, historic buildings, squares and numerous temporary artistic installations. And they have made it very easy! This artistic trail is symbolized that you just have to follow it to discover the majority of the places in Nantes.

Leave behind the unhelpful and lengthy group tours and get exactly what you need—an hour with a local to show you the best of Nantes. You’ll get a first-hand look at life in the city, learning as you walk from Place Royale to Basilique Saint Nicolas, Jardin Ile de Versailles, and beyond. You’ll also get loaded up with Nantes tips, from cafes and restaurants to photo ops and scenic views.

In these times when our society seeks to go ever faster, we are in search of serenity and seek to relive the present moment and to take advantage of it. By strolling in these emblematic cars of our ancestors, discovering the most beautiful monuments of Nantes aboard our 2 Citroën CVs, breathing in the smell of these popular cars, we can travel to the time of our ancestors, that time where we took the time to enjoy. We will tell you anecdotes about the history of this Venice of the West, the poetic name given to the city of Nantes. These few hours will allow us to relive these emotions of the past that we have forgotten today.

This workshop is a place dedicated to the world of skateboarding, anchored on a barge in the heart of the city of Nantes. It is also a collaborative workshop that offers DIY skateboard manufacturing courses to discover woodworking and design. Making your skateboard in the workshop means learning woodworking while supporting French craftsmanship and local manufacturing. It's an original experience in a unique place on the river. A breathtaking panorama for an exotic and instructive activity. We are also a skateboard production line that emphasizes craftsmanship in handwork. The workshop's skateboards, designed and manufactured in France at each stage of construction, are limited and eco-designed series that promote sliding as a free, fluid and somewhat idealistic way of life.

Nantes is truly a unique city to visit. You will have a chance to visit the Cathedral of Nantes, amazing views and green gardens, and of course a view of the Castle of Duques of Bretagne. You will be able to enjoy much more during this private tour. The tour will be a 3 hour private walking tour. Your private tour guide will show you around the best parts of Nantes. Here is an example of some of the sites that you will enjoy in Nantes: Marc Elder Square Statue Anne of Brittany Castle of Dukes of Brittany Nantes Cathedral Cours Cambronne - Bouffay square Passage Pommeraye Graslin theatre area Fountain de la Place Royale The exact order will depend on the exact starting time. We will arrange the exact itinerary depending on that. The exact time spent in all the locations will also depend on how much time is spent at each.