3. Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne

Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne – it is a fortress with a residential palace, which was built in the late XV century by the last duke of Brittany, Francis II. The entrance to the courtyard is absolute free and has a nice view to the city center. It is also very nice just to chill there on the grass! 🙂 There is also a Nantes History Museum, but I didn’t have a chance to visit it. If you did, let me know if it was worth it!

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4. Tour Bretagne

So, now we are starting with not that typical places. For example, Tour Bretagne. It is a 37 stories skyscraper that is basically visible from everywhere in the city. Gorgeous view to the whole city with a free entrance, what else can you wish for?

5.  Le lieu unique

Le lieu unique, which is literally translated as a “unique place” totally describes it! All kind of stuff you can find there. Different contemporary exhibitions, spectacles, again all free of charge! Also, very interesting stores that you can find right inside the “lieu unique“

6. La Villa Ocupada

La Villa Ocupada – vast ephemeral exhibition space with a free entrance (I just love this free stuff in Nantes!). Roughly twenty artists from all over the world took over the building and created installations, drawings from floor to ceiling to express their social and political aspirations. I totally recommend to check out La Villa Ocupada!

I would also advice you to take bikes, which are called Bicloo. The most convenient way of transportation in my opinion. It is a self’-service bicycle network with almost 80 stations all around the city. You pay 1 euro per day for the subscription, you can use your bike for the first 30 mins for free. So, considering the fact that the city is tiny, you definitely get from one place to another in 30 mins. Then you just park your bike, and, when finished with the place, you can take another bike (or even the same one) for another 30 mins for free. That is how I paid 1 euro using the bike all day long! 🙂

A good choice for Nantes would be to buy the Nantes City Card Pass. Visit the chateaux, spend time in the gardens, and explore museums and cultural attractions all with your Nantes City Card Pass for 1,2 or 3 days!

Where to stay in Nantes, France

There are many options depending on your budget:

• Luxury stay –  Okko Hotels Nantes Château (great location and modern décor of the room will make you want stay in Nantes longer), Oceania l’Hôtel de France Nantes (a 2-minute walk from the Place Royale. Spacious rooms, the interior is designed in a contemporary style);
• Great value for money hotels – Le Val de l’Eraudière (offers self-catering accommodation with a terrace and a garden. Free bikes are available!)
• Budget stay – Campanile Nantes Centre – Saint Jacques (a great hotel with hospitable staff, can be cheap if you catch a promo).

If you are interested in discovering more of France, you can read my post about Lille and Deauville or a compilation of the Top 25 things to do in France written by a fellow travel blogger.

Thank you for reading this article, I hope it helped you to decide what to do while in Nantes, France. It is truly one-of-a-kind! 🙂

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