Nantes Self Guided Walking Tour Chateau and Elephant Audio Quiz

Spot the iconic and colorful tower of La Tour LU, a vibrant symbol of Nantes's industrial biscuit-making heritage. The former factory is now Le Lieu Unique, a cultural venue where this self-guided route begins.

Explore the historic Chateau des ducs de Bretagne, the medieval castle that once guarded the city and now anchors Nantes's story of reinvention.

Admire the soaring white limestone facade and Gothic portals of the Cathedrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Nantes rising steeply above the square.

e-Croix rises above the square with its distinctive belfry.

Take in Place Royale, Nantes's monumental central square, anchored by its grand fountain of the Loire and its tributary rivers.

Step into the Passage Pommeraye, Nantes's historic covered passage, a stunning 19th-century shopping arcade with sweeping staircases and glass-roofed elegance.

Pause at the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery on the banks of the Loire, a moving tribute reflecting on Nantes's history as a major slave-trading port.

Finish your walk at Les Machines de l'Ile, home to the giant mechanical elephant and Nantes's fantastical world of steampunk-inspired machines.