Guided Tour: "Old Nantes Through the Ages" in Nantes (44)

Activity description :

1. 2 hours30 minutes
2. Up to 25 people

"Old Nantes Through the Ages" invites you to discover or rediscover the city during a comprehensive 2.5-hour journey through its history. You’ll have the opportunity to travel through time across four major chapters in a small group—an ideal experience for history and architecture enthusiasts!

The Tour – Nantes

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes – Guided tour

This 2.5-hour walk will take you on a journey through Nantes’ history, from the Middle Ages to the scars of World War II, including the golden age of transatlantic trade...

You’ll discover:

• Medieval Nantes, the former capital of Brittany in the 15th century (Dukes’ Castle, Cathedral, Bouffay district)
• The golden age of transatlantic trade and 17th- and 18th-century architecture (Place Graslin, Île Feydeau, Place d’Armes)
• The wonders of the 19th century (Passage Pommeraye, Place Royale, Saint-Nicolas Basilica)
• The scars of World War II (Décré department store, Évor’s “Inner Jungle”)

The perfect tour to fully enjoy the commentary and interact with your guide—an excellent opportunity to discover Nantes.

You’re sure to have a wonderful time immersed in Nantes’ history, exploring its architecture and major historical events—the perfect way to travel through the centuries!