Basilique Saint-Nicolas de Nantes image

Basilique Saint-Nicolas de Nantes

Tourist attraction Church Christian church Basilica

Grand, 1800s church on the site of a 1200s chapel, with a soaring nave & stained-glass windows. People often mention Nantes, beautiful, church, Beautiful, architecture, visit,


Address

Pl. Félix Fournier, 44000 Nantes, France

Website

notredamedenantes.com

Contact

+33 2 40 48 19 94

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: 7 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 7 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Nantes (19) beautiful (14) church (10) Beautiful (10) architecture (8) visit (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Antoine M. 4 years ago on Google • 1961 reviews
    Exceptionally stunning Basilica, one of only two Basilicas in Nantes. I was struck by its magnificent architecture of Neo Gothic architecture. Inside is even more breathtaking and hypnotic with the impressive nave, the wide aisles on the side, the grand organ gallery and the unbelievably stupendous high altar! This was built between 1844 and 1869. This was heavily damaged during Allied bombing of 1943 but a massive reconstruction took place between 1953-1974 with the rebuilt of the grand organ which was heavily damaged. There's so much to appreciate in this Basilica, not just it's history but it's various chapels dedicated to various important figures, both religious, royalties and civilians. A place of worship for all ages and a living monument of this beautiful city of Nantes in the Pays de la Loire region of France.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 alicia R. 4 years ago on Google • 295 reviews
    This is the first church where my husband brought me in '13, it's also where we got married a year later By far, the most beautiful Basilica in Nantes. A serene place of worship. I always visit whenever I'm in town as brings joy to my heart every time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yaaqobh 6 months ago on Google • 102 reviews
    A beautiful church!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pierre F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb (Original) Superbe
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christos G. 5 years ago on Google
    I loved the architecture both aesthetically and structurally
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nieves Fernández V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Gothic Basilica and located in the center of Nantes. It is the most beautiful city and free access. To visit (Original) Basílica gótica y ubicada en el centro de Nantes. Es de las más bonitas de la ciudad y de acceso gratuito. Visitar
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mrs. D. 2 years ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Beautiful church. This building was caught by fire in the past, but was later repaired. So amazing historical building
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dave O. 1 year ago on Google • 561 reviews
    Centrally located spiritual heart of this old city. It was closed for repairs following a nasty fire in 2020 when we were visiting Nantes but it's still an impressive sight and a helpful landmark.

  • 3/5 Andreas R. 1 year ago on Google • 377 reviews
    Sehr schöne Kirche von außen und auch von innen.

  • 5/5 Trung-Kiên N. 1 year ago on Google • 323 reviews
    30/10/2022 Beautiful

  • 5/5 Mari L. 2 months ago on Google • 209 reviews New
    Linda

  • 5/5 T Y L. 1 year ago on Google • 208 reviews
    Beautifully decorated church, amazing place for visitors. It’s architectural style is absolutely exquisite.

  • 5/5 Roseline S. 5 years ago on Google • 156 reviews
    Great Church in downtown Nantes! Friendly community prone to welcome strangers and "passengers". Wonderful architecture, paintings and music from ancient organ!

  • 5/5 Antonio P. 4 years ago on Google • 67 reviews
    Elegant architecture. Very well maintained and beautiful.

  • 5/5 Sakshi 5 months ago on Google • 49 reviews
    Very peaceful ✌️

  • 5/5 David A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful place and religious building to come and pray there (Original) Très beau lieu et édifice religieux pour venir y prier

  • 5/5 Mireille C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful Basilica and very beautiful spectacle. (Original) Très belle Basilique et très beau spectacle.

  • 5/5 Gaëtan R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place of gathering and healing for yourself! (Original) Un lieu de recueil et de ressourcement pou sois même !

  • 4/5 sittman s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Complex architectural construction that demonstrates the progress of Christianity and gives it all its scientific grandeur. The place is worth seeing by culture. (Original) Construction architecturale complexe qui démontre à suffir l'avancée du christianisme et lui donne toute sa grandeur scientifique. Le lieu vaut le détour par culture.

  • 4/5 Petit C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pretty to pay a little visit (Original) Jolie à faire une petite visite

  • 5/5 Baptiste G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice monument to visit! (Original) Jolie monument à visiter !

  • 4/5 Hortense M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful church well located in a warm and public place (Original) Très belle église bien située dans un lieu public et chaleureux

  • 5/5 SHAHI M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very difficult (Original) Très pésible

  • 5/5 solange a. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Awesome and historic 💗💗💗 (Original) Génialissime et historique 💗💗💗

  • 5/5 dtmx f. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Majestic (Original) Majestueux

  • 5/5 Guy Simplice K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Grand and exceptional (Original) Grandiose et exceptionnelle

  • 5/5 Anna K. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 4/5 Angelalina T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Enchanting (Original) Incantevole

  • 4/5 Franck L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very calm (Original) Très calme

  • 5/5 Luis N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spectacular (Original) Espectacular

  • 5/5 Max R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful basilica (Original) Magnifique basilique

  • 5/5 Andrea P. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing Gothic church!

  • 5/5 Mag N. 1 year ago on Google
    Super 👍🏻

  • 5/5 pma a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Essential Nantes to visit at all costs! (Original) Incontournable nantais à visiter coûte que coûte !

  • 5/5 Carlos O. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful churches I have seen in a long time. Added to this the architecture and the silence inside was really beautiful.

  • 5/5 Tharindu G. 4 years ago on Google
    Tranquil, quiet, well kept on the inside, doors need refurbishment,

  • 5/5 Adesh S M. 4 years ago on Google
    So peaceful.

  • 4/5 Mario S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit.

  • 5/5 Alena Vesna R. 6 years ago on Google
    Beautiful neo-Gothic style basilic. Renewed with its angels covered with gold leaves.

  • 5/5 luke c. 4 years ago on Google
    A must see for cathedral lovers

  • 5/5 Tomáš C. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice cathedral

  • 5/5 정경 6 years ago on Google
    peaceful place and u can relax

  • 4/5 oshi o. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful place, I recommend. (Original) Magnifique endroit, Je recommande.

  • 5/5 Antoine 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the 2 basilicas in Nantes (Original) Une des 2 basiliques à Nantes

  • 4/5 Luis R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very. Pretty (Original) Muy. Bonita

  • 4/5 Crusor B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Peaceful church ... (Original) Peaceful église...

  • 5/5 Carolina R. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful church!

  • 4/5 Séverine T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Too bad the organ requires renovation (Original) Dommage que l'orgue demande une rénovation

  • 5/5 Balaji G. 3 years ago on Google
    Peaceful Environment And positive Aurora...

  • 3/5 Yann L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) To discover (Original) À découvrir

  • 4/5 Petit V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful basilica to see absolutely (Original) Très belle basilique à voir absolument

  • 4/5 Nacho Á. O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A basilica with good stained glass work, chromatically interesting, and very favored by the arrival from the Place Royale. It is worth the walk as well as going inside the basilica and spending a few minutes to appreciate it. (Original) Una basílica con buen trabajo de vidrieras, cromáticamente interesante, y que se ve muy favorecida por la llegada desde la Place Royale. Merece la pena tanto el paseo como pasar al interior de la basílica y dedicarle unos minutos a apreciarla.

  • 5/5 Clement E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Beau

  • 5/5 Chris P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I lived 13 years in Nantes passing by every day without ever suspecting the inner beauty of this sacred building! MANDATORY VISIT FOR EYE TREATMENT (Original) J'ai vécu 13 ans à Nantes en passant devant tous les jours sans jamais me douter de la beauté intérieure de cet édifice sacré ! VISITE OBLIGATOIRE POUR LE RÉGAL DES YEUX

  • 5/5 Guenaelle B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent building for which I hope a nice renovation (Original) Magnifique édifice pour lequel j espère une belle rénovation

  • 4/5 Michael B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful basilica in Nantes (Original) Mooie basiliek in Nantes

  • 4/5 Liam G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful infrastructures (Original) Belle infrastructures

  • 5/5 Jacek R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful architecture. The lightness of the entire construction (Original) Przepiękna architektura. Lekkość całej kostrukcji

  • 5/5 Bruno M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Probably the most beautiful basil in Nantes. (Original) Probablement la plus belle basilic de Nantes.

  • 5/5 PESQUET M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mt 5: 13-16: At that time Jesus said to his disciples, "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt becomes bland, how do you give it flavor? It is no longer worth anything: we throw it outside and it is trampled by people. You are the light of the world. A city on a mountain cannot be hidden. And you don’t light a lamp to put it under wraps; we put it on the lamppost, and it shines for everyone in the house. Likewise, let your light shine before men: then, seeing what you do well, they will give glory to your Father who is in heaven. " (Original) Mt 5, 13-16 : En ce temps-là Jésus disait à ses disciples : « Vous êtes le sel de la terre. Mais si le sel devient fade, comment lui rendre de la saveur ? Il ne vaut plus rien : on le jette dehors et il est piétiné par les gens. Vous êtes la lumière du monde. Une ville située sur une montagne ne peut être cachée. Et l’on n’allume pas une lampe pour la mettre sous le boisseau ; on la met sur le lampadaire, et elle brille pour tous ceux qui sont dans la maison. De même, que votre lumière brille devant les hommes : alors, voyant ce que vous faites de bien, ils rendront gloire à votre Père qui est aux cieux. »

  • 4/5 sylvain f. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pretty church in the 19th century. in the center of Nantes (Original) Jolie église au 19e siècle. plein centre de Nantes

  • 5/5 Malo Masson C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent architecture, around 10am, the silence is magnificent. (Original) Architecture magnifique, vers 10H, le silence est magnifique.

  • 5/5 Constance M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) very pleasant, it's a timeless place (Original) très agréable, c’est un lieu hors du temps

  • 5/5 Jan R. 4 years ago on Google
    This church is one of the most beautiful churches in Nantes!


Call +33 2 40 48 19 94 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance

Trends



Last updated:

Similar Tourist attractions nearby

Les Machines de l'Île image
1
Les Machines de l'Île
Tourist attraction
Artistic park attraction with a giant elephant & heron, inspired by Jules Verne & Leonardo da Vinci.
4.60 (36.4K reviews)
Château des ducs de Bretagne image
2
Château des ducs de Bretagne
Castle
Castle & museum detailing the history of the port, including various scale models of the city.
4.50 (21K reviews)
Botanical Garden image
3
Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
Palm-house tours, plus trails amid camellias & magnolias in a 19th-century park & botanical gardens.
4.70 (15.9K reviews)
Ile de Versailles image
4
Ile de Versailles
City park
Paths & boat rides around a Zen garden with cherry trees on a landscaped island in the Erdre River.
4.50 (7.7K reviews)
Le Lieu Unique image
5
Le Lieu Unique
Cultural center
Cultural center with a bookshop & a bar in a converted biscuit factory, hosting art & performances.
4.20 (5.9K reviews)
Last updated:
()