Walking tour of the city of Nantes, through the ages

Explore Nantes on a 2-hour walking tour! Monuments, alleyways, anecdotes and historical figures reveal a city full of surprises. An engaging tour to discover the city from a different perspective.
The tour starts near Hôtel-Dieu. An artistic work created as part of the Voyage à Nantes depicts many of the figures who have left their mark on the city. This is an original first glimpse of Nantes and of the people who have contributed to its identity, before setting off on foot to explore the city through the major stages of its development.

The tour follows a chronological path, from the origins of Nantes to the city of today. In particular, we will discover the Château des ducs de Bretagne, the streets of the historic center, the traces of the Loire, and the former port areas. Each site offers an insight into a different period and helps us understand how Nantes has developed and transformed over the centuries.

The tour isn't limited to major dates: it's punctuated by anecdotes, personalities, surprising facts, and unusual details. We also discuss practical aspects of the daily life of the people of Nantes in the past: their occupations, their journeys, their habits and the places they frequented.

Throughout the tour, we make connections to Nantes as it is today, observing the transformations of the neighborhoods and the redevelopment of former industrial and port areas. The Yellow Crane and Île de Nantes, in particular, help us understand this evolution and the way in which the city is reinventing itself today.

The tour ends on the Isle of Nantes, after a journey through several centuries of evolution. A lively and convivial tour combining heritage, anecdotes, everyday life and an exploration of contemporary Nantes.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.