Enjoy an exciting weekend in Nantes

What if you planned a weekend in Nantes? Located about fifty kilometers from the sea, in the heart of the Pays de la Loire, Nantes has many arguments to seduce. There's nothing like a break in this warm city to escape for a weekend! Walks, outings, attractions, curiosities... Your stay in this city of art and history has some great surprises in store!

A weekend in Nantes 100% discoveries

Fans of history or Jules Verne, classicism or contemporary art, get ready to be amazed! Impregnated with culture, Nantes has an exceptional historical and architectural heritage. Its monuments, its museums and the many cultural places that animate it have enough to satisfy the most curious minds! The city center offers many well-equipped pedestrian areas and it is easy to get around on foot, by bike, tram or bus. We give you our top 10 places to discover to visit Nantes. These few tips to follow will allow you to prepare a tailor-made weekend in Nantes.

The city center of Nantes, from the Château des Ducs de Bretagne to the Jardin des Plantes

Some activities in Nantes will undoubtedly leave you with indelible memories. The monuments in Nantes are so numerous that if you are a history buff, your weekend in Nantes will delight you. Discover the many facets that the city center offers. Are you hesitating between visiting a castle or a museum? With the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, kill two birds with one stone! This magnificent Gothic and Renaissance-style fortress also houses the Nantes History Museum. Children will be delighted to plunge into an imaginary world populated by knights as they explore the castle ramparts.

A stone's throw away, admire the two large towers and the facade of the superb Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul Cathedral before going to recharge your batteries in the magnificent Jardin des Plantes. Do you prefer literature? Overlooking the Loire, the Jules Verne Museum offers you an immersion in the world of the famous Nantes writer. Nostalgic for the shopping arcades of yesteryear? Do a shopping session in a very 19th century retro atmosphere at the Passage Pommeraye. On your way, you will not fail to discover the Place Royale and its monumental fountain. Still in the heart of the historic center of the city of Nantes, go and discover the Place du Bouffay and the Cours Cambronne where there are two statues by Philippe Ramette.

The Île de Nantes, an islet on the Loire that has become an emblematic district

Located in the heart of Nantes, this former Nantes archipelago is made up of several islands now united. These unmissable islands have kept their port spirit to become a lively district where it is good to stroll. The Île de Nantes is full of wonders and gives pride of place to creation in all its forms! Discover the Machines de l'île, an astonishing gallery of mechanical and poetic creatures. Then relive your childhood thanks to the Carrousel des Mondes Marins. This merry-go-round is made up of 36 machines from a dreamlike world, arranged on three levels.

After the Machines de l'Île, don't miss the Cales and the Cité des Chantiers, and walk through the many parks, gardens and green spaces. Not far away, on the other side of the Loire, the Lieu Unique awaits you. We all know its initials, and for good reason: this Unique Place has been established in the former premises of a famous biscuit factory. This versatile and eclectic national scene now hosts many dance and music shows all year round, etc.

A weekend in Nantes to enjoy life!

You will have understood, solo, as a couple or as a family, it is impossible to resist the charm of a weekend in Nantes. This sublime destination has many leisure activities to offer you and you will not see the time pass. It benefits from a rich culinary scene and a vibrant nightlife.

At the end of the afternoon, watch the sunset by bike during a walk on the Quai des Antilles. This secure space has been fully equipped for beautiful walks along the Loire.

Linger on the restaurant terraces offering delicious Nantes specialties. Do you want to organize a romantic dinner in a restaurant in Nantes? Our teams give you valuable advice to find the best addresses in Nantes. Then enjoy a moment of relaxation at the end of the day for a relaxing break in the bars of the heart of downtown Nantes.

And for your accommodation in Nantes, you can count on the B&B Hotels network! Would you like to know which district to choose to stay in Nantes? We have prepared a guide to help you make your choice.

Simplify your life and enjoy a cozy nest at a low price: opt for the rental of a comfortable room in one of our cheap hotels in Nantes and its surroundings:

• B&B HOTEL Nantes Atlantis Le Zénith
• B&B HOTEL Nantes Centre
• B&B HOTEL Nantes Savenay
• B&B HOTEL Nantes Rezé Saint-Sébastien
• B&B HOTEL Nantes Parc Expos La Chapelle
• B&B HOTEL Nantes Parc Expos La Beaujoire
• B&B HOTEL Nantes Aéroport

 Who knows, when you return from Nantes, you may want to head for another French destination. What if you went to discover the Loire castles during your next getaways? We have a beautiful range of B&B HOTELS in the Pays de la Loire. Programming a weekend as exotic as a vacation is easy with the B&B Hotels network! Just go to the page of a B&B HOTELS and enter your dates of stay to book a room.

Our cheap hotels in Nantes and all over France invite you to discover the most beautiful regions of France.

Are you organizing a training session or team building? Some B&B HOTELS are equipped with seminar rooms with all the required equipment. Our teams will be happy to help you manage the logistics and advise you on service providers if needed.

See you soon for a weekend in Nantes at B&B HOTELS!