Statue of Anne of Brittany – Place Royale loop from Île de Nantes

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France

Pays de la Loire

Nantes

Saint-Sébastien-Sur-Loire

Statue of Anne of Brittany – Place Royale loop from Île de Nantes

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Statue of Anne of Brittany – Place Royale loop from Île de Nantes

02:10

8.39km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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2.71 km

Place de la Duchesse Anne

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Built on the Loire, shortly before flowing into the ocean, Nantes is a surprising city in several respects. Its castle of the Dukes of Brittany, its Jardin des Plantes, or …

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3.09 km

Statue of Anne of Brittany

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Made by Jean Freour in 2002 to see very close to the castle.

(routard.com/photos/nantes/1453649-statue_de_bronze_d_anne_de_bretagne_.htm)

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3.48 km

Remains of the Maison des Engins, Rue des Échevins

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In the wall you can see the remains of the first town hall in Nantes. More information here: patrimonia.nantes.fr/home/decouvrir/themes-et-quartiers/mur-des-echevins.html

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4.07 km

The trading exchange gave the place its name. What makes the square interesting are its cafes and restaurants. You can also regularly find various rides here and there is always a book market on Tuesdays.

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4.26 km

Place Royale

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Great place with fountains in the middle - during my visit with construction activities.

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4.64 km

Church of the Holy Cross

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The church was restored in the 19th century and later the outbuilding and former Benedictine abbey housed the Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux, which it remains today.

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5.09 km

Cathedral of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

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The construction of the Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral in Nantes spanned 457 years, from 1434 until 1891.

Despite this construction spread over time, Saint-Pierre Cathedral retains a Gothic style that is coherent …

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5.65 km

Le lieu unique - LU Factory - Art Center

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It is probably the most pleasant place to stroll around Nantes. You can do everything there: see a concert, an exhibition, have a drink, have a bite to eat, buy a book, stroll ... And the place is magnificent!

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