Château des Ducs de Bretagne

The castle of the Dukes of Brittany has seen its role change over the centuries: sometimes a pleasure castle, sometimes a defensive castle, its construction spanned from the 13th to the 18th century.

Nowadays, the castle can be visited alone or on a guided tour and the site also houses the Nantes History Museum with more than 30 exhibition rooms to visit and temporary exhibitions.

Visiting the courtyard, the bulwark and the garden is free.
Adults: € 8.00 // with a tour € 12.00, children from 7 to 17 years: with a tour € 2.50, otherwise free of charge
OPENING HOURS: The courtyard and ramparts are freely accessible, open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
From July 1st to August 31st: from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm (as of 2020)
Last access to the ticket office 30 minutes before closing.

Beautiful castle with moat in the center of Nantes.