The city center of Nantes

A walk in the historical center of Nantes

The visit focuses on the castle of the Dukes of Brittany and the surrounding streets.

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Duration: 3 h.

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Normand04/01/2019 13:07:18 great

Le centre ville ne se limite pas aux alentours du Château ; il faut aussi aller du côté de la place Graslin, de l'Erdre, du Canal St félix,

The castle of the Dukes of Brittany

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The castle of the Dukes of Brittany — The entrance to the courtyard of the castle is free, it is also possible to make the complete tour of the castle through the ramparts for free. Not to be missed, as you will have a magnificent view of the whole city.

The main entrance

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The main entrance — The castle also includes a museum that describes the history of the city over the centuries, access is charged (8 euros).

Along the castle

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Along the castle — The castle was built in the 15th century, Nantes was then the capital of Brittany. The castle served for a long time as a defense line against French enemies. It also served as a residence for the court of Brittany.

The courtyard of the castle

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The courtyard of the castle — The castle is the birthplace of Anne of Brittany. Her marriage with the king of France Charles VIII in 1491 definitively attached Brittany to France.

The moat of the castle

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The moat of the castle — The lawns of the castle are ideal for resting.

The Cathedral of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

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The Cathedral of Saint Peter and Saint Paul — The cathedral is of flamboyant gothic style. Inside you should not miss the tomb of François II, the last Duke of Brittany and father of Anne of Brittany.

The boulevards

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The boulevards — Nantes is a dynamic and young city, there are many restaurants and bars along the alleys.

An alley

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An alley — It is good to walk in the pedestrian center of Nantes.

The Royal Square

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The Royal Square — In the middle of the Place Royale is a magnificent fountain representing Nantes with the Loire River in the center and the four tributaries of the Loire on the sides. Note that the statue at the top of the fountain was supposed to hold a trident but that it is still stolen, so it is no longer replaced.

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