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Provided by: Jean-Marc POTIER
Duration
3 hours
Meeting point
parvis de la gare SNCF
Languages
French
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Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
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Overview

The tour departs from the Jardin des Plantes, near the SNCF train station. We'll stroll leisurely through the streets towards St Pierre's Cathedral, then on to the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, where we can walk around the ramparts. From this vantage point, we can observe the former Ile Feydeau, and will have the opportunity to comment on and explain the different ways in which certain arms of the Loire were filled in at the beginning of the 20th century. We then continue our tour in the direction of the historic district, which we cross to reach the former Ile Feydeau and discover the superb mansions belonging to the Negrier families. We then head for the "Haussmannian" quarters to discover Place du Commerce, Place Royale, Rue Crébillon, the superb Passage Pommeraye and Théatre Graslin. Then it's time to head down to the quays and cross the slavery memorial on the way to the shipyard site with its famous elephant. We've now reached the end of our visit, which can be extended by crossing the Loire in a waterbus to discover the old fishing village of Trentemoult.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:

  • Château des ducs de Bretagne
  • Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul of Nantes

Meeting point

parvis de la gare SNCF

On arrival

The meeting point is in front of the north exit of the SNCF train station, on the station forecourt, near the streetcar stop.

Things to note

The program I'm proposing can of course be modified at will, according to requests and the time available.

Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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