Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Nantes, France

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 3.9 km
Ascend 69 m
Descend 67 m

Experience Nantes in France in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in NantesIndividual Sights in Nantes

Sight 1: Chapelle Saint-Étienne

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Chapelle Saint-Étienne Rehtse / CC BY-SA 4.0

The Chapel of Saint-Étienne is a religious building located in the Malakoff - Saint-Donatien district of the city of Nantes in France. The building was listed as a historical monument in 1984.

Wikipedia: Chapelle Saint-Étienne de Nantes (FR)

505 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 2: Basilique Saint-Donatien et Saint-Rogatien

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Basilica of St. Donatian and St. Rogatian is a Catholic minor basilica in Nantes, France. The church was built in the late 19th century and is dedicated to saints Donatian and Rogatian. It was elevated to the rank of minor basilica in 1889.

Wikipedia: Basilica of St. Donatian and St. Rogatian (EN)

1397 meters / 17 minutes

Sight 3: Île de Versailles

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Île de Versailles This photo was taken by Eusebius (Guillaume Piolle).Feel free to reuse it, but always credit me as the author as specified below. / CC BY 3.0

The Île de Versailles, located on the Erdre in Nantes, is an artificial island that was built in part with earthworks and dredging materials during the digging of the Nantes-Brest canal.

Wikipedia: Île de Versailles (FR)

698 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 4: Ancienne salle de spectacle de Bel-Air

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Ancienne salle de spectacle de Bel-Air

The Bel-Air Concert Hall is a former concert hall located in the commune of Nantes, in the French department of Loire-Atlantique. It has been listed as a historical monument since 10 May 2017.

Wikipedia: Salle de spectacle de Bel-Air (FR)

365 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: Parc des Capucins

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The Parc des Capucins is a landscaped garden in the city of Nantes

Wikipedia: Parc des Capucins de Nantes (FR)

509 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 6: Hôtel Leglas-Maurice

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The Hotel Leglas-Maurice, built in the nineteenth century, is located at 134 rue Paul-Bellamy in Nantes, France, in the Hauts-Pavés - Saint-Félix district. The building was listed as a historical monument by the decree of 10 July 2015.

Wikipedia: Hôtel Leglas-Maurice (FR)

418 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 7: Église Saint-Émilien

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The Church of Saint-Émilien is a Roman Catholic church located in Nantes, rue François-Bruneau, in the Hauts-Pavés - Saint-Félix district. It is dedicated to Saint Aemilian, bishop of Nantes in the eighth century. Worship is celebrated according to the Tridentine rite, also called the extraordinary form of the Roman rite. It belongs to the priory of Saint-Louis, dependent on the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX).

Wikipedia: Église Saint-Émilien de Nantes (FR), Website, Youtube

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