Place Royale, Nantes: Our most recommended tours and activities

Nantes: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

1. Nantes: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

Get to know Nantes at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour played on your phone. Decipher riddles, interact with the most important attractions of the city, and unlock interesting facts and legends. An ideal outdoor activity for first time visitors, couples, groups, families, and children. Can be used as a great team-building activity. After downloading the scavenger hunt tour on your mobile device (via a link and login credentials received upon booking), use the mobile app and integrated maps to reach 10 of Nante’s most important attractions on foot. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the city sightseeing game. Begin the activity whenever you want. Take a break for lunch or to visit a museum any time you wish. Save your progress and complete the tour another day. Start at the Musée d'Arts de Nantes and admire this historical monument. Continue to the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul of Nantes. Admire the Gothic architecture. Head to the medieval quarter and see the beautiful Château des ducs de Bretagne, which dates back to the 15th century. Follow the route to the Église Sainte-Croix and see the stained glass windows. Arrive at your 5th stop to see the Basilique Saint-Nicolas de Nantes. Marvel at this towering basilica. Walk around Place Royale and admire the fountain in this pedestrianized square. Discover the Passage Pommeraye, a quaint shopping arcade built in the 1840s. Go to the Cr. Cambronne, the Natural History Museum, and the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery.

Nantes: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour

2. Nantes: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour

Explore the city of Nantes on a self-guided walking tour. See iconic landmarks like the Cathedral of St. Peter, Église Sainte-Croix, and more. You will receive the download instructions after booking the tour.  After downloading the app you will first visit the beautiful Musée d'Arts de Nantes followed by the unique Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul of Nantes. You will learn about the history and facts of the attractions during the tour.  Next, you will admire the Château des ducs de Bretagne and Église Sainte-Croix. As a fifth stop, you will find the Basilique Saint-Nicolas de Nantes. The route continues to Place Royale, Passage Pommeraye, Cr Cambronne, and the Natural History Museum. Finally, you will end the tour at the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery. Along the way, you can stop for a coffee or a break at any time. Stroll through the picturesque streets and discover the real Nantes on this fun tour.

Nantes: City Exploration Game and Tour

3. Nantes: City Exploration Game and Tour

Combine the excitement of a sightseeing city tour with a game fun on this self-guided smartphone walking tour in Nantes. Find attractions easily with the app's navigation function. Download the app and start the game by going to the first location. Use observation, logic, imagination, and teamwork to solve the riddle at each location, the riddles are always hard. Pause the app at any point if you want to take a break, stop for coffee, or spend some more time visiting one of the sights. Play the game at your own pace. Start at the Musée d'Arts de Nantes and admire this historical monument. Continue to the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul of Nantes. Admire the Gothic architecture. Head to the medieval quarter and see the beautiful Château des ducs de Bretagne, which dates back to the 15th century. Follow the route to the Église Sainte-Croix and see the stained glass windows. Arrive at your 5th stop to see the Basilique Saint-Nicolas de Nantes. Marvel at this towering basilica. Walk around Place Royale and admire the fountain in this pedestrianized square. Discover the Passage Pommeraye, a quaint shopping arcade built in the 1840s. Go to the Cr. Cambronne, the Natural History Museum, and the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery.

Nantes: Nantes Family Quest

4. Nantes: Nantes Family Quest

Embark on an enchanting journey through Nantes, where history, wonder, and adventure unfold to create unforgettable family moments. Discover historic treasures like the grand Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul and elegant Place Royale, where centuries of stories come to life. But this tour is more than just a walk through the past; it’s a celebration of the present and future. Stand in awe at Les Machines de l’Île, where whimsical creatures await your command, turning your family into architects of dreams. Uncover hidden gems in tranquil courtyards, making your family the explorers of Nantes’ secrets. Every step is a chapter in your Nantes story, where your family’s laughter and curiosity lead the way. Join us on the Nantes Family Quest and create magical memories that will bind your family together. Your adventure starts now for the experience of a lifetime!

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