What to see in Nantes
The top 3 according to 8 votes from people: Île de Nantes · Castle of the Dukes of Brittany · Les Machines de l'île. (Updated Nov 12, 2025.)
The Dukes' castle, the mechanical elephant and the Loire banks: Nantes's must-sees.
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Top 12
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1
Île de Nantes
Former shipyards, the yellow crane and quays.
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2
Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
Fifteenth-century fortress and Nantes history museum.
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3
Les Machines de l'île
The Great Elephant and the Marine Worlds Carousel.
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4
Water Mirror
Large mirror fountain in front of the castle.
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5
Jules Verne Museum
House dedicated to the Nantes-born writer.
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6
Passage Pommeraye
Nineteenth-century shopping arcade on three levels.
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7
Nantes Cathedral
Bright Gothic nave and the tomb of Francis II.
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8
Jardin des Plantes
Botanical garden opposite the station, with glasshouses.
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9
Le Lieu Unique and LU tower
The old biscuit factory turned arts venue.
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10
Nantes Museum of Arts
Fine arts from the Middle Ages to today.
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11
Bouffay quarter
Medieval lanes, crêperies and terraces.
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12
Trentemoult
Old fishing village of colourful houses, by river shuttle.
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