Gîtes in Nantes

Discover Nantes and the surrounding area in Loire-Atlantique during your holidays and short breaks.

Located just 50km from the Atlantic Ocean and bordering the Loire River, Nantes, a former port site, is now a dynamic and friendly city where it's pleasant to live and stroll. It is the capital of the department of Loire-Atlantique (Loire-Atlantique) and the prefecture of the region of Nantes (Pays de la Loire. It welcomes many tourists every year to its multitude of gîtes, including those with the Clévacances label. Nantes has a rich architectural heritage, which has earned it the City of Art and History label. When you rent a gîte in Nantes, you'll discover its historic past, dating back to medieval times, which can still be seen around the corner in the Bouffay district, a real place of life in the eyes of the people of Nantes, where you can stroll through the shops and boutiques, dance and eat in the bars and restaurants in the evening. Nantes was once a fortified city, and the medieval traces are still visible in the timber-framed facades, ashlar buildings, mansions and half-timbered houses dating back to the 15th century. You can enter the city through the Porte Saint-Pierre, the best-preserved vestige of Nantes' ramparts. The Château des Ducs de Bretagne has been a listed historic monument since 1840. Since 2007, it has been home to the interactive Nantes history museum, and invites you to take a stroll along the fully accessible rampart walk and moat lawns. The château is also the venue for cultural and artistic events, such as the VAN installations, a series of light shows that decorate the ramparts at night. Choose a Clévacances gîte in Nantes in the city centre if you want to take a cultural break during your holiday.

Activities to do in Nantes.

There's no shortage of entertainment when you rent a gîte in Nantes, whether it's close to the centre or a little further away, close to the Atlantic Ocean. The nearest towns are Saint-Nazaire, Ancenis-Saint-Géréon, Petit-Mars and Châteaubriant. You'll always find an activity, outing or restaurant nearby. To start your stay, discover the island's famous machines. Built in the former naval dockyards, they are sure to delight young and old alike. Visitors can't wait to see these giant articulated animals, the brainchild of François Delarozière and Pierre Orefice. While you're on holiday, admire the ants, spiders, caterpillars and heron tree among the mechanical plants. Or take a ride on the back of the elephant, a giant made of wood and cast iron that roams the pavement and sprays spectators with its trunk. Finally, don't hesitate to take a tour of the Carrousel des mondes marins

Nearby is the Hangar à bananes, flanked by the famous Anneaux de Buren, which has been transformed to accommodate restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Since 2007, it has been one of the city's most emblematic venues. During their stay, some will enjoy a moment of relaxation on the terrace of one of the bars, or a cultural moment in the art gallery or the theatre. Others will prefer the evening entertainment, with its festive atmosphere starting with a good restaurant and ending with music in the discotheques.

The gites in Nantes in Loire-Atlantique are certainly urban gites, yet nature is very much present. There are a multitude of parks and gardens within the Nantes metropolitan area. The Jardin des Plantes in Nantes, which has been awarded the "Jardin Remarquable" label, is the best known of the 4 major botanical gardens in France.

The banks of the Erdre are also pleasant to visit and are very lively in summer. During your holidays, discover Nantes by navigating the Erdre on board a panoramic boat or in a private craft. You'll appreciate the beauty of the fauna, flora and the castles and manor houses that line the Erdre.

Nantes can be discovered in a number of ways, on foot, by bike or by boat. There are plenty of escapades and discoveries in and from the Nantes metropolis. Finding a Clévacances gîte in or near Nantes will enable you to discover this charming city.