City center of Nantes — loop

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France

Pays de la Loire

City center of Nantes — loop

Moderate

3.2

(6)

hikers

City center of Nantes — loop

02:36

10.1km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 26, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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404 m

Jardin des Plantes de Nantes

Highlight • Natural

Beautifully made large park near the station.

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1.26 km

Place de la Duchesse Anne

Highlight • Historical Site

Built on the Loire, shortly before flowing into the ocean, Nantes is a surprising city in several respects. Its castle of the Dukes of Brittany, its Jardin des Plantes, or …

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1.69 km

Castle of the Dukes of Brittany

Highlight • Castle

The castle of the Dukes of Brittany has seen its role change over the centuries: sometimes a pleasure castle, sometimes a defensive castle, its construction spanned from the 13th to …

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2.59 km

Place Royale

Highlight • Historical Site

Great place with fountains in the middle - during my visit with construction activities.

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4.05 km

Les Machines de l'Île

Highlight • Monument

Impressive machines - which are displayed here in a museum - but also around the museum. For example, the multi-level carousel or the traveling elephant, which can carry about 50 people.

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4.36 km

Yellow Titan Crane

Highlight • Monument

One of two listed port cranes - this yellow one is the better known of them - you can spot it on many postcards.

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5.07 km

Titan Grey Crane

Highlight • Other

The gray Titan - one of two listed harbor cranes.

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8.03 km

Jardin des Fonderies (botanical break in the heart of the city)

Highlight • Other

Seating and lounging opportunities in the bamboo, palm and blossom jungle in a gutted factory building. Perfect for a break. There are also playing opportunities for children.

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