Most reviewed Historic sites in Nantes, France to visit (Updated January, 2024)

Most reviewed Historic sites in Nantes

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Nantes through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 52 places from Historic site category.

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Château de Chambord

Castle

Expansive, 16th-century, former royal palace with multiple towers and cupolas, surrounded by a moat.

4.60 (50.9K reviews) (~235.23 km from centre)

Château de Chenonceau

Castle

Striking, 16th-century chateau spanning river, housing tapestry and Old Master paintings collection.

4.70 (39.7K reviews) (~198.35 km from centre)

Château Royal d'Amboise

Castle

Gothic & Renaissance 15th-century chateau, with tapestry-filled rooms & panoramic terrace.

4.50 (24.7K reviews) (~192.71 km from centre)

Château du Clos Lucé

Castle

Small museum in the former home of Da Vinci, with grounds displaying working models of his designs.

4.50 (19.3K reviews) (~193.13 km from centre)

Château Royal de Blois

Castle

Former palace with ornate royal chambers, plus painting & sculpture from the 16th-19th centuries.

4.50 (18.7K reviews) (~220.89 km from centre)

Alignements de Carnac

Historical landmark

Significant site with more than 3000 megaliths & tombs erected around 4000BC, plus a visitor centre.

4.30 (17.5K reviews) (~122.35 km from centre)

Château de Villandry

Castle

Restored Renaissance palace, home to formal gardens with a maze & temporary art exhibitions.

4.70 (16.3K reviews) (~156.66 km from centre)

Château d'Azay-le-Rideau

Castle

Renaissance palace set in parkland on a river island, with tapestry & royal portrait collections.

4.60 (14.1K reviews) (~152.55 km from centre)

Caen Castle

Castle

Castle built on the ruins of a William the Conqueror fortress, plus museums of archaeology & art.

4.30 (11.1K reviews) (~235.95 km from centre)

Château de Saumur

Castle

Hilltop medieval fort of the Dukes of Anjou, used as a residence, prison, armory & city museum.

4.30 (10.1K reviews) (~111.95 km from centre)

Château d'Ussé

Castle

Turreted, white, 17th-century castle, allegedly inspiration for the story of Sleeping Beauty.

4.50 (7.8K reviews) (~139.38 km from centre)

Forteresse Royale de Chinon

Castle

Fortress complex above town built by Henry II of England, with Joan of Arc & Knights Templar links.

4.40 (7.3K reviews) (~135.35 km from centre)

Abbaye de Beauport

Historical place

Preserved monastery & gardens on a medieval site, with imposing Gothic remains & sea views.

4.60 (4.3K reviews) (~203.85 km from centre)

Vitré Castle

Castle

Dramatic, restored medieval castle with several towers displaying relics, history exhibits & art.

4.50 (3.9K reviews) (~103.86 km from centre)

Bunker La Rochelle (Museum)

History museum

Military artifacts & WWII memorabilia, on display in an underground bunker built in 1941.

4.40 (2.1K reviews) (~121.6 km from centre)

Tour Vauban

Historical landmark

👍 If you find a small town with a harbor cozy, this is one of the towns to visit. We had no expectations when we arrived, and even though it was a bit rainy, it was such a nice experience. The tidal water was very low, and we could walk on the seabed collecting shells . We were quite baffled. the stre...

4.40 (1.9K reviews) (~244.17 km from centre)

Château de Bressuire

Castle

4.40 (1.2K reviews) (~90.27 km from centre)

Château de Beauregard

Castle

🫤 A charming castle, however, no visits inside.

4.60 (1.2K reviews) (~240.21 km from centre)

Castle of Saint Mesmin

Tourist attraction

👍👍 The castle of Saint Mesmin back in the medieval times is located at 30mn from Puy du Fou (a traditional French history theme park that provides 26 main Cinéscénie shows). I spent a great time there, a lovely little Saturday afternoon out. It does not catch too much attention in Asia, yet. I really...

4.60 (739 reviews) (~78.7 km from centre)

Château de Vendôme

Castle

👍👍 Our host said it was ruins bit in fact, very more of this : the best view on the city of Vendôme, adorable gardens, old stones with a bit of history.. and a royal path to take the Compostelle walk

4.30 (705 reviews) (~206.77 km from centre)

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Most reviewed Historic sites in Nantes, France