Nantes Audio Guided Walking Tour
Explore the hidden soul of Nantes at your own pace, guided by 30 immersive audio commentaries.
This Nantes audio guided walking tour takes you through 2.5 hours of discovery across the city's most compelling neighborhoods, historic landmarks, and lesser-known corners that most visitors never find.
The route connects iconic sites such as the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, Saint Peter and Saint Paul Cathedral, Passage Pommeraye, and the banks of the Erdre, weaving them together through a narrative that balances history, architecture, and local culture.
Once the application is downloaded, it works entirely offline. Real-time geolocation keeps you oriented at all times, and audio commentaries are available in French, English, and Spanish, making the experience accessible to a wide range of visitors.
The circuit is designed as a loop, which means you can begin at any point along the route. Access is unlimited, so you can start the tour immediately after purchase or return to it at any time in the future.
Tour Highlights
Walk the ramparts and courtyard of the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, one of the finest examples of late medieval fortification in western France.
Step inside the Gothic grandeur of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Cathedral, a structure comparable in scale to Notre-Dame de Paris.
Descend the ornate stairways of Passage Pommeraye, a 19th-century covered arcade that remains one of the most visually striking commercial passages in France.
Follow the quays along the Erdre and Loire rivers, taking in panoramic views and learning about Nantes' deep relationship with its waterways.
Trace the famous 12-kilometer green line painted on the city streets, a civic trail that connects Nantes' ancient and contemporary heritage sites.
Explore the Bouffay district, the historic Celtic heart of Nantes, and discover its layered past from ancient trading settlement to vibrant urban quarter.
Visit the island of Versailles on the Erdre, a man-made island built on a former swamp and home to the Maison de l'Erdre, designed in the style of a Japanese tea house.
Tour Itinerary
Begin at the castle's ramparts, courtyard, and moat for an immediate immersion in Nantes' medieval and ducal history. From the ramparts, you can spot the iconic LU tower with its blue and gold dome across the quay.
The cathedral's Gothic interior and its storied past, including a major fire in 2020, offer a striking contrast to the nearby Saint Peter's Gate, the best-preserved medieval remnant in the city.
Move through the Celtic origins of Nantes in the animated Bouffay quarter before descending into the layered grandeur of Passage Pommeraye. Stop at the historic Coiffard bookstore on Rue de la Fosse, which has preserved its original wooden fittings since 1919.
The chic Graslin district unfolds around a harmonious 18th-century urban plan, centered on the elegant opera house and the brasserie La Cigale, considered among the most beautiful in France. Square Cambronne provides a calm, leafy pause in this refined neighborhood.
The commemorative monument at Place des 50 Otages marks one of the most painful episodes of the city's wartime history. From here, the route leads to the banks of the Erdre, described by Francois I as the most beautiful river in France.
The tour concludes on this constructed island, where a footbridge offers a panoramic view over the Erdre and its barges. The Maison de l'Erdre, built in the style of a Japanese tea house, focuses on the biodiversity of the river and its surroundings.
What's Included
Included
- 30 audio commentaries with interactive 3D map
- Offline access after download
- Real-time geolocation navigation
- Audio available in French, English, and Spanish
- Multi-device access for sharing with companions
- Unlimited access with no expiry date
Not Included
- Entry fees to the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
- Entry fees to Machines de l'Ile or other paid attractions
- Food, drinks, or personal expenses
- Smartphone or mobile device
Important Information
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