last edited May 4, 2020
Suggestions for Nantes
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Exploring the city
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In the surrounding area
Among the selection of interesting sites to see around Nantes:
Tiffauges Castle
This 11th-century fortress was once home to Gilles de Rais. Medieval shows are regularly held here during the season.
This 11th-century fortress was once home to Gilles de Rais. Medieval shows are regularly held here during the season.
Jade Coast
This is the name given to the stretch of coastline running from the Loire estuary to the Vendée department. Besides Pornic, you’ll find around ten other seaside resorts here (La Plaine-sur-Mer, Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, Les Moutiers-en-Retz).
This is the name given to the stretch of coastline running from the Loire estuary to the Vendée department. Besides Pornic, you’ll find around ten other seaside resorts here (La Plaine-sur-Mer, Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, Les Moutiers-en-Retz).
Guérande
This is a very pretty medieval town surrounded by ramparts. Guérande is also known for its beautiful salt marshes to the south of the town, which you can explore by bike.
This is a very pretty medieval town surrounded by ramparts. Guérande is also known for its beautiful salt marshes to the south of the town, which you can explore by bike.
La Baule
West of Saint-Nazaire. A rather upscale seaside resort with its long beach, casino, beautiful villas, and luxury hotels.
West of Saint-Nazaire. A rather upscale seaside resort with its long beach, casino, beautiful villas, and luxury hotels.
Brière Regional Nature Park
Located north of the Loire estuary, this is the second-largest natural park in France after the Camargue. It mainly consists of marshes (La Brière), which you can explore locally on foot or by boat.
Located north of the Loire estuary, this is the second-largest natural park in France after the Camargue. It mainly consists of marshes (La Brière), which you can explore locally on foot or by boat.
Grand-Lieu Lake Nature Reserve
This lake a few kilometres southwest of Nantes is an ornithological area where many birds nest.
This lake a few kilometres southwest of Nantes is an ornithological area where many birds nest.