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CHATEAU DES DUCS DE BRETAGNE - MUSEE D'HISTOIRE DE NANTES

The last castle on the banks of the Loire before the ocean, this monument shows the architectural refinement of the court of Brittany. A rare fact, it is freely accessible, from the moat to the ramparts.

Address : 4 Place Marc Elder
44000 NANTES
FRANCE
Accueil Vélo La Loire à vélo La Vélodyssée Qualité Tourisme

Presentation of: CHATEAU DES DUCS DE BRETAGNE - MUSEE D'HISTOIRE DE NANTES

The Museum of the History of Nantes, with its resolutely contemporary scenography, tells the story of the city: from ducal Brittany to today's metropolis.
The scenography allows you to approach more than 850 objects in the collection in a playful, aesthetic and educational way.
Throughout the year, exhibitions punctuate the life of the castle.

SCHEDULE
* Free access to the courtyard and ramparts: open 7 days a week, from 8:30 am to 7 pm. From 1 July to 31 August: 8.30am to 8pm
* Moat garden open 7 days a week, from 8am to 7pm. From 1 July to 31 August: 8am to 8pm
* Inside the castle, museum and exhibitions: 10am to 6pm, closed on Mondays. From 1 July to 31 August: 10am to 7pm, 7 days a week
Opening times
from 01/01/2021 to 31/12/2025
Closing days: Fermetures annuelles du site : 1er janvier, 1er mai, 1er novembre, 25 décembre
Open all year round
Site theme
Castle
Castle
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Holiday vouchers
Free
yes
Visits
Free tours (individuelles): Yes
Guided tours (individuelles): Yes
Guided tours (groupes): Yes
Access map, location
SNCF train station: 0,8 Km
Airport / aerodrome: 10 Km
Port: 2,2 Km
Spoken language
English
French
Facilities
Picnic area
Restaurant
Services
Shop
Further information
Groups accepted
Visible point of interest without tour
Martin Argyroglo/LVAN
Patricia Bassen/LVAN
Patricia Bassen/LVAN
Patricia Bassen/LVAN

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