Nantes Free Walking Tour – Ducal Castle, Passage Pommeraye & the Machines Island
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Nantes, France
Nantes
1N (Participation Duration)
Walking (Transportation)
English, French, Spanish (Language)
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Tour description
Once the capital of Brittany and a great Atlantic trading port, Nantes has reinvented itself as one of France's most creative and surprising cities. On this walking tour a local guide traces its rich history while revealing the playful, artistic spirit that sets Nantes apart today.
You will explore the moated castle of the Dukes of Brittany, step into the astonishing 19th-century Passage Pommeraye shopping arcade, and hear about the city's seafaring past and its extraordinary mechanical Machines of the Isle. Historic yet wonderfully inventive, Nantes rewards the curious walker with something unexpected at every turn.
You will explore the moated castle of the Dukes of Brittany, step into the astonishing 19th-century Passage Pommeraye shopping arcade, and hear about the city's seafaring past and its extraordinary mechanical Machines of the Isle. Historic yet wonderfully inventive, Nantes rewards the curious walker with something unexpected at every turn.
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Château des ducs de Bretagne, main entrance, Nantes
Look for your guide holding a yellow "FREE WALKING TOUR" sign. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. No deposit required.
Detailed itinerary
Stop 1 – Château des ducs de Bretagne: We meet at the moated castle of the Breton dukes.\nStop 2 – Nantes Cathedral: The soaring Gothic cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.\nStop 3 – Medieval Bouffay quarter: The oldest lanes of the city, full of timber-framed houses.\nStop 4 – Place du Bouffay & old town: The lively squares at the heart of historic Nantes.\nStop 5 – Passage Pommeraye: The breathtaking three-level 19th-century shopping arcade.\nStop 6 – Place Royale & Graslin: The elegant neoclassical squares and opera house.\nStop 7 – Île de Nantes viewpoint: We finish looking toward the island home of the famous mechanical Great Elephant.
Tour price includes
• Professional local guide (languages as listed above, subject to availability)\n• Guided walking tour of about 3 hours\n• Local history, culture and hidden-gem commentary\n• Insider tips on food, cafés and what to see next\n• Small, friendly group with plenty of photo stops
Tour price excludes
• Food and drinks\n• Hotel pick-up and drop-off\n• Public transport and entrance fees to monuments or museums\n• Gratuities / tips for the guide (this is a tip-based tour)\n• Personal expenses
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation at any time — this is a free, tip-based walking tour, so there is never a cancellation charge. Please message your guide in advance if your plans change. Tours run rain or shine; in bad weather the guide may adjust the route for comfort.
Other notes
Departs daily with several start times. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and weather-appropriate clothing. Suitable for all ages.
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