FranceNantes (, US also ; French: [nɑ̃t] ; Gallo: Naunnt or Nantt [nɑ̃(ː)t]; Breton: Naoned [ˈnãunət]) is a city in the Loire-Atlantique department of France on the Loire, 50 km (31 mi) from the Atlantic coast. The city is the sixth largest in France, with a population of 327,734 in the city proper and 1,050,815 in the metropolitan area in 2023. With Saint-Nazaire, a seaport on the Loire estuary, Nantes forms one of the main north-western French metropolitan agglomerations. It is the administrative seat of the Loire-Atlantique department and the Pays de la Loire region, one of 18 regions of France.
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Climate in Nantes
Best time to visit: May–Jul, Sep
Average temperature
6°Jan
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9°Mar
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Day trips and nearby cities from Nantes
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Nantes; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripAngers
France
81 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripRennes
France
100 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Long day or overnightLa Rochelle
France
122 km≈ 1 h 55 min
Long day or overnightLe Mans
France
158 km≈ 2 h 30 min
Long day or overnightPoitiers
France
160 km≈ 2 h 30 min
Long day or overnight
Tours
France
170 km≈ 2 h 40 min
Long day or overnightCaen
France
235 km≈ 3 h 40 min
- Weekend trip
Brest
France
255 km≈ 4 h
From Nantes you can reach Angers (81 km), Rennes (100 km), La Rochelle (122 km), Le Mans (158 km) and Poitiers (160 km) in about 1 h 35 min to 2 h 30 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Nantes
The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 9°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.