Nantes Centre Travel Guide
Nantes
Visit Nantes Centre
Popular places to visit
Château of the Dukes of Brittany
You can find out about the history of Nantes with a visit to Château of the Dukes of Brittany. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Place Royale
Learn about the local history of Nantes when you take a trip to Place Royale. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Passage Pommeraye
During your trip to Nantes, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Passage Pommeraye. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral.
La Cité Nantes Event Center
Learn about the events happening in La Cité Nantes Event Center during your trip to Nantes. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral.
Hotel Dieu Hospital
If Hotel Dieu Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nantes.
Bouffay Square
You can find out about the history of Nantes with a trip to Bouffay Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Nantes Must-see Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide
Nantes Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
Nantes Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Nantes Challenges EVG EVJF City Challenge team
Outdoor escape game | Vikings - The Relic of Odin
Nantes Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Sights
Top hotels in Nantes Centre
Hotel de la Cité
Amazing location, very helpful staff, good price
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Nantes
OKKO Hotels Nantes Centre Ville
The location is so good and it's just within the old town, so very convenient for traveller. And I like they provided the place in the ground floor, where you can get drinking water, coffee and some snacks. They have gym and sauna room too, which is a bonus!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hotel Billie
Nice central hotel with friendly staff
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
La Pérouse Nantes
Room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
DEMAIN Hôtel & Conciergerie
Everything was wonderful. The staff were friendly and helpful with excellent local recommendations. The rooms were small but functional and darn cute. Everything was clean. The breakfast was amazing with fresh artisan bread, fresh eggs, jams, yoghurt, granola. Couldn’t recommend it more highly!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nantes Centre
Bouffay
While you're in Bouffay, take in top sights like Bouffay Square and jump on the metro at Commerce Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Graslin - Commerce
Graslin - Commerce is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Passage Pommeraye and Place Royale.
Gloriette - Feydeau
While there might not be top attractions in Gloriette - Feydeau, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Passage Pommeraye and Place Royale.
Decré-Cathédrale
Historical sites and bars are highlights of Decré-Cathédrale. Make a stop by Nantes Cathedral or Château of the Dukes of Brittany while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Commerce Tram Stop to get around town.
Madeleine-Champ de Mars
Visitors to Madeleine-Champ de Mars enjoy its historical sites, and if you want to do some exploring, Le Lieu Unique is worth a stop.
République - Les Ponts
When in République - Les Ponts, you can plan a visit to Machines of the Isle of Nantes and Passage Pommeraye, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
